Associate Corporate Counsel

Are you a driven legal professional passionate about navigating the complexities of corporate law? As an Associate Corporate Counsel, you will play a crucial role in guiding our district or division through the complexities of legal matters. You will provide expert legal advice on transactional and operational issues while collaborating closely with leadership to identify and mitigate potential legal risks.

Collaborate with us and bring your diverse ideas to navigate the intricacies of corporate law and fostering a culture of compliance.

Apply now and transform your career with us.

Provides advice to division or district leadership team on contractual impact of proposed actions for various projects.
• Reviews project contract documents to identify and analyze legal risk related to the project. Works to mitigate and/or resolve risk to project or company.
• Drafts project correspondence and negotiates agreements, including sub-contract agreements with designers and civil contractors, interface agreements, lenders' direct agreements, and parent company guarantees.
• Works closely with JV partners and external counsel to negotiate deals, completes closing paperwork and closing books.
• Advises project stakeholders of potential disputes and recommends mitigation strategies.
• Prepares user manuals and training sessions for project contracts working closely with corporate legal management and project leadership.
• Reviews and supports submission requirements for all divisional Request for Proposals (RFP).
• Reviews contract changes to ensure specifications comply with project agreements made.

• Juris Doctor required.
• Must be an active member of the California State Bar.
• 2+ years' experience of post-bar professional legal experience required.
• 3+ years' experience in construction industry required.
• Knowledge of construction JV and alternative delivery project contracts preferred.
• Knowledge of construction claims process from beginning to end preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and drafting skills.
• Analytical and proven problem-solving skills.
• High-integrity and able to maintain strict confidence with sensitive material and matters.
• Strong collaboration and team player attitude.

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
• Employee Assistance Program

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.