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Legal Counsel, claims, litigation and insurance

Legal Counsel, claims, litigation and insurance

WSP • Montreal (administrative region), Quebec, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$98,800.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

Step into a pivotal legal role where your expertise will directly influence business outcomes across Canada. As Legal Counsel, you will manage claims, disputes, and litigation while guiding operational teams to mitigate risks and strengthen project delivery. This is an opportunity to contribute to complex, high-impact projects while working closely with national leadership and diverse stakeholders.

Your Impact

  • Manage claims, litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters across Canada
  • Conduct claims assessments, investigations, and risk & liability analyses to support decision‑making
  • Provide practical, timely legal advice to project teams throughout the project lifecycle
  • Retain and instruct external counsel, experts, mediators, and arbitrators
  • Draft, review, and interpret legal documentation and contracts
  • Develop and implement strategies for dispute prevention and resolution, including delivering training
  • Support business operations, including accounts receivable recovery efforts and shared services initiatives
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, senior leadership, insurers, and external partners to protect business interests

The Skills That Set You Apart

  • Member in good standing of the Québec Bar
  • Bilingual in French and English
  • 2-4 years of relevant legal experience in private practice or in‑house
  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and risk management capabilities in dispute resolution
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and high volumes of complex files
  • Experience in litigation, claims, insurance, or professional liability (engineering/architecture considered an asset)
  • Knowledge of contract lifecycles, project delivery models, and multidisciplinary environments is an asset
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders across diverse teams

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,800 - 130,800
MB & ON: $90,100 - 124,100
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $89,200 - 118,500

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Why Choose WSP?

  • Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
  • A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
  • Limitless opportunities across the country or around the globe; help you tailor your role to match your ambition – because your growth drives ours.
  • Flexible work with real balance – we encourage prioritising balance in your life.

Make Your Mark

Ready to apply your legal expertise where it truly matters? Join a collaborative, high performing team where your work will shape outcomes, influence strategy, and protect the future of major projects across Canada.

Take the next step and bring your impact to WSP.

EEO and Accessibility

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

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