Legal Director

TRS Staffing Solutions has an exciting opportunity for a Legal Director to join our client’s team.

Our client is an industry leader that has successfully performed a variety of large-scale infrastructure projects across Canada.

Salary Range: $180,000 - $220,000

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders on approval policies.
• Lead the Legal team on disclosure, financings, transactions, and compliance.
• Develop proactive solutions to mitigate business risks.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with policies and procedures, including maintaining corporate contract templates.
• Support senior management.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the commercial director.
• Manage external legal counsel as needed.
• Coordinate with business unit leaders on corporate approval policies.
• Offer expert legal advice on various claims issues.
• Draft agreements to minimize risks and maximize rights.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of post-call legal experience.
• Strong understanding of Canadian law and issues related to public company legal and governance.
• Active member of the Law Society in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Preferred experience in construction law, litigation management, and procurement for PPP and EPC projects within civil and industrial infrastructure.
• Proven track record in managing disputes from initiation to resolution, including mediation, litigation, arbitration, and adjudication.

To apply for this position, please send your Word formatted resume to Ziyi.Chen@trsstaffing.com 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company.

TRS Staffing Solutions (Canada) Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.