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Senior legal counselPomerleau • Montreal (administrative region), QC, Canada
Senior legal counsel

Senior legal counsel

Pomerleau • Montreal (administrative region), QC, Canada
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

As a Senior Legal Counsel within Pomerleau’s Operational Support team, you will play a critical role in the company’s continued success by providing strategic legal advice on business and commercial law matters. Supporting major construction projects ranging from $1.5 million to over $1 billion, you will serve as a trusted legal expert, providing guidance and support for the company’s day-to-day business activities and operations across Pomerleau and its subsidiaries.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review, analyze, draft comments on, and negotiate various types of agreements, including construction contracts, subcontracts, service agreements, and other commercial contracts;
  • Provide legal advice and guidance to project teams on a wide range of legal matters;
  • Maintain and update the company’s and its subsidiaries’ contract templates and certain corporate documents;
  • Review, analyze, and comment on bid documents for public procurement processes, including alternative delivery project models;
  • Respond to legal inquiries and provide support and guidance to employees involved in the company’s operations across its various projects;
  • Coordinate and collaborate with external legal counsel;
  • Perform any other related duties in support of the operations of the company and its subsidiaries.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or J.D.) and membership in the Barreau du Québec (membership in the law society of another Canadian province will be considered an asset);
  • Approximately 5–8 years of experience in construction law and/or commercial law;
  • Relevant experience with Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreements (considered a significant asset);
  • Practical knowledge of the construction industry;
  • Excellent negotiation and influencing skills;
  • Strong legal drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills, both written and verbal;
  • Proficiency in both French and English;
  • Strong knowledge of computer applications and software relevant to the role;
  • Demonstrated judgment, initiative, leadership, autonomy, versatility, and team‑oriented mindset;
  • Strong analytical and solution‑oriented approach;
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
  • Proven ability to manage multiple files and priorities simultaneously;
  • Significant people management experience (an asset).

Benefits

  • RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
  • Hybrid work model for corporate roles
  • Employee stock ownership program
  • Career growth through real development opportunities
  • Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
  • Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.

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