Build the Future with us!
We build relationships. We build Communities. We build the Future. At Lindsay Construction, we have been growing the communities of Atlantic Canada for over 65 years, and we want you to join us! Be part of something great and feel the impact you make on the community you live in.
Our in-house Lawyer will provide advice to the Director, Risk & Legal, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of daily activities. In this role, you are responsible for assisting project teams in execution of our building projects in all Atlantic provinces, ensuring smooth and efficient operations from contract negotiation through to final completion. This role will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating Lindsay’s operational risk, with a focus on contracts, dispute resolution, insurance, and compliance.
Our lawyers are trusted advisors who work closely with our project teams. We are serious about our work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously! We strive to create a team that is driven by exceptional service and the belief that work should be both meaningful and enjoyable.
Position Benefits
Here’s why we think you’ll love working at Lindsay:
- Flexible working hours throughout the year (early “Lindsay Fridays”)
- Competitive salary
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Employee Health Benefits
- Group RRSP with 4% matching
- On-site gym facilities and an annual health and wellness reimbursement
- Frequent social and community-based events
- Opportunities to collaborate closely with senior personnel and other departments
Position Responsibilities
Here’s what your day-to-day looks like:
Contracts
- Negotiate, review, and interpret building contracts, subcontracts, and amendments.
- Draft agreements, amendments, supplementary conditions, and schedules/appendices.
- Provide accurate and practical advice to project teams based on existing contracts.
- Draft notices in accordance with contractual and legislative requirements.
- Work within project-driven deadlines.
- Assist with commercial transactions (leasing, shareholders agreements, lending, real property) in conjunction with external counsel.
Insurance
- Evaluate and report on insurable claims.
- Provide timely advice to project teams on policies, reporting, and claims management.
- Coordinate claims, including required documentation, with project teams, brokers, and adjusters.
- Work with project teams and brokers to ensure appropriate coverage.
Dispute Resolution
- Work with project teams to evaluate potential and actual disputes.
- Provide advice to project teams on timely and practical next steps.
- Interpret and apply contractual requirements, deadlines, and processes.
- Draft notices in compliance with contractual and legislative requirements.
- Coordinate claims, including required documentation, with external legal counsel.
Compliance
- Understand and apply relevant legislation and regulations (including the applicable Lien Acts, Occupational Health and Safety Acts, and others).
- Ensure compliance with internal legal processes (e.g., contract review and amendment processes, signing authorities, and the Lindsay Business Management System).
- Assist with drafting and presenting company-wide training on risk and legal topics.
- Assist with drafting risk and legal-related policies and procedures.
Core Competencies
Steps to success:
- Timely review of contracts, subcontracts, notices, leases, and other legal documents.
- Timely review of potential and real disputes.
- Practical and prudent advice and documentation for project teams.
- Responsiveness to requests for review, advice, and documentation.
- Timely reporting and coordination of insurance claims.
- Effective communication and cooperation with team members.
- Demonstrated accountability for internal projects.
- Progress on continuous improvement and training initiatives.
- Maintain a safe and respectful workplace.
Job Requirements
Our ideal candidate has the following:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD).
- Member in good standing of a provincial/territorial bar association, and eligible for membership in the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society.
- Approximately 4-8 years’ experience practicing law.
- Note: this level of experience is approximate for the skill level we are seeking, but all interested applicants are encouraged to apply. We are open to working with the right candidate with more or less experience, who may be looking for the benefits and pace of an in-house lifestyle.
- Strong communication and analytical skills.
- High degree of attention to detail.
- Interest and/or experience in the construction industry is an asset, but not required.
- Experience in litigation, insurance, or commercial transactions is preferred.
How to Apply:
Please use the link provided to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.