In-House Counsel
- Contract :
- Location :
- Canada, Toronto, ON
- Domain :
- Encadrement Opérationnel et Organisations Fonctionnelles
- Published on :
- 21/11/2025
Presentation
Participate in the construction and renovation of infrastructures serving the territories. Join a group that is rapidly developing in France and internationally (4 billion euros in turnover). Integrate a company composed of nearly 23,000 women and men united around 3 strong values: Unity, Transparency, and Ambition. Agree to have a rich experience by joining teams of enthusiasts.
Description
The In-House Counsel provides advice and assistance on contractual and legal issues during the preparation of commercial bids, tenders and proposals, contract negotiations, contract management and performance, and dispute resolution. With recognized legal expertise and experience, the In-House Counsel independently handles complex and multi-domain cases. Diligent and possessing strong interpersonal skills, the In-House Counsel expertly analyzes contractual and financial risks within their scope and proposes appropriate solutions and mitigations.
The In-House Counsel reports directly to the Country Managing Director and functionally to the Group’s international Legal department. They are responsible for, but are not limited to, the following activities:
1. Application of the Group's Quality, Safety, and Environmental policies.
2. Providing legal support in bids and tenders.
3. Providing legal support in contract management and performance of works contracts.
4. Advising and assisting internal clients on general legal and contractual issues.
5. Handling claims, disputes and litigation cases.
6. Monitoring and administrative management of cases.
7. Team player, contributing to effectiveness and a positive work environment.
Required profile
For this position, the ideal candidate should have the following skills, experience and knowledge:
Bachelor of Laws (Juris Doctor) from a Canadian university; double degree in common law and civil law.
Canadian qualified lawyer.
Approximately 5-10 years of previous experience in corporate, public procurement contracts and/or contract law, either in a law firm or as an in-house counsel.
Autonomy, rigor, integrity, discretion, flexibility, and availability.
Bilingual in English and French.
Work experience in infrastructure law and/or private and public tenders is a plus.