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Law Clerk

Law Clerk

BevertecToronto, Ontario, Canada
Il y a 25 jours
Type de contrat
  • CDI
  • Quick Apply
Description de poste

Law Clerk / Paralegal

Full-time, Permanent

North York

JOB DESCRIPTION :

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating corporate letters / documents and construction contracts under CCDC standards, which includes agreements with third-parties, subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, and material supplier contracts while ensuring compliance with construction management principles
  • Managing and providing comprehensive corporate support of / to subsidiaries (wholly owned and non-wholly owned), liaising where required with non-legal resources within subsidiaries involved in legal entity maintenance
  • Administering pre-construction and construction documents such as change orders, and subtrade procurement documentation, specific to construction contracts
  • Supporting legal counsel and construction managers by creating detailed reports and summaries related to contract execution, construction schedules, warranties, and risk mitigation
  • Acting as a point of contact for construction managers and trades regarding legal and contractual questions, including addressing any contractual concerns specific to construction agreements
  • Maintaining accurate documentation, organizing and updating legal documents and contracts efficiently using contract management software
  • Producing memoranda to legal counsel on a variety of legal issues, as required
  • Assisting legal counsel on all other legal duties / tasks, as required

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • A law clerk or paralegal diploma or degree
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in corporate commercial law, construction law or contract law, with specific exposure to construction contracts preferred
  • Practical experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing legal documents and agreements, with a focus on corporate documents, construction contracts and lien rights under CCDC guidelines
  • Robust drafting skills including legal letters, notices, and preparation of corporate documents such as resolutions, bylaws, articles of incorporation / amalgamation / dissolution
  • Ability to manage complex contract structures including understanding contract performance, warranties, and cost management under a construction management agreement
  • Proficiency in legal research and using contract management software or document management systems
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex contractual terms to stakeholders
  • Strong Organizational and prioritization abilities
  • Proficiency of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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