Job Description

Subsidiary: Colas Canada Inc. Make an impact at Colas by helping build the Canada of tomorrow. Colas Canada Inc., part of the Colas Group, is Canada’s leader in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure. From roads, to airports, to rail, we’ve done it all. Our subsidiaries operate from coast-to-coast, providing vertically integrated paving products and services to keep Canadians moving.


LOCATION: Colas Canada Toronto Office - 4950 Yonge St Suite 2400, North York, ON M2N 6K1 OR Colas Canada Montreal Office - 5500 Av. Royalmount Suite 335, Mont-Royal, QC H4P 1H7
DEPARTMENT: Legal
REPORTING TO: General Counsel
STRUCTURE: Potential for hybrid work model (2 days remote work/week) after completing probationary period
BENEFITS: Pension, comprehensive benefits, health spending account, annual bonus, employee discounts on gym membership and national retailers.

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and a great communicator? Do you enjoy a fast-paced work environment where every day is different? As a Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in building solid and thorough legal support to ensure the sustainable growth of Colas Canada Inc. and our network of subsidiaries. You will work with a variety of topics ranging from construction/materials, M&A, P3, insurance, litigations, and providing general advice to support the decision-making process. The ideal candidate is flexible and curious, with excellent attention to detail and a passion for collaborating with diverse teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Legal analysis on different topics as required in order to ascertain strategies and risk exposures
• Contract review and lawsuit management
• Legal support to operations (industries and construction activities)
• Reviewing and updating the templates of commercial agreements with a focus on bettering and ensuring consistency across the country
• Reviewing and advising the business regarding the negotiation of commercial agreements
• Insurances (coverage analysis and portfolio management)
• Compliance analysis and implementation
• Liaising with and gathering information from different groups and entities for different corporate purposes, including regulatory matters, licenses, and real estate-related matters
• Providing support and reporting to Colas Canada’s General Counsel
• Role involves clerical and regulatory tasks to ensure proper licenses are in place
• Traveling is to be expected as well as interaction with Group Head Office in Paris

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Law degree and license to practice law in Ontario or Quebec (multiple provincial licenses is a strong asset). Note: For applicants residing in Quebce, a knowledge of Common Law is required
• Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house
• Experience with legal research and analysis of applicable laws
• Experience with construction matters and exposure to P3 models an asset
• Transactional and negotiation experience
• Proficiency in Excel
• All candidates in the role must successfully complete a conflict-of-interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bilingual French/English
• Collaborative approach with both the business and legal groups and to partner with others
• A sustained interest and dedication in understanding the business
• A willingness to grow with the role, the legal group and the organization
• Ability to engage at a granular level on matters requiring long-term focus
• Ability to find simple, workable solutions to complex problems
• Curious and daring to help and support
• Patience and perseverance to work through complexity

WHAT WE OFFER

Amazing opportunities for mobility and career growth: At Colas, we encourage everyone to reach for their goals by building their own path: providing training tools, new learning programs, and soft skills development initiatives. With a network of subsidiaries across Canada and the Colas Group in 53 countries world-wide, the opportunities to expand your career are nearly endless. Great perks: Discounted gym membership? Check. Exclusive deals on restaurants, merchandise, and travel? Check. Get rewarded for your hard work with access to a wide range of employee discounts. Benefits and pension from day one: At Colas, we recognize the amazing talent each person brings. We believe such great talent deserves to be rewarded. We provide a comprehensive benefits and pension package, so you can focus on continuing to do your best.
Colas Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. Colas Canada Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Colas Canada Inc. employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.