Legal Counsel, prevention, dispute resolution and litigation

Job summary

The Legal Counsel will represent the company in complex litigation, trials, and arbitration while providing strategic legal advice to management and project teams. They will also draft legal documents, lead settlement discussions, and liaise with external counsel on specialized legal matters.

Job details

JOB DESCRIPTION Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you. Are you a litigation lawyer looking to join an in-house legal team without saying goodbye to your courtroom practice before judges, arbitrators, or mediators? As Legal Counsel, Prevention, Dispute Resolution and Litigation, you will represent Pomerleau and its subsidiaries before the courts in complex, stimulating matters while supporting large-scale construction projects ranging from $1.5 million to over $1 billion in value. What you will do • Draft pleadings, conduct examinations, review expert reports, and prepare for and represent the company at trials and hearings before judicial courts, administrative tribunals, and arbitration panels; • Provide legal advice and strategic support to management and project teams on a wide range of legal issues impacting the company’s operations; • Draft and review notices, legal opinions, and other correspondence required to preserve the company’s rights on active projects, including notices of claim, dispute, mediation, and arbitration; • Lead settlement discussions, including settlement conferences and mediation sessions; • Liaise, as required, with external legal counsel on matters such as occupational health and safety, bankruptcy and insolvency, the BSDQ (Quebec Construction Bid Depository), and other specialized legal issues; • Perform any other related duties involving legal matters affecting the operations of the company and its subsidiaries. This role could be for you if you have • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or J.D.) and membership in the Barreau du Québec. Membership in the Law Society of Ontario would also be considered an asset; • Approximately five years of litigation experience; • Solid knowledge of construction law (an asset); • Demonstrated initiative, autonomy, versatility, and a strong team-oriented mindset; • Ability to quickly grasp complex issues and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels; • Strong analytical skills with a solution-oriented approach; • Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills; • Full professional proficiency in French and strong proficiency in English; • Proficiency with relevant computer applications and software, including Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases; • On occasion, travel may be required. Benefits • RRSP with up to 5% employer matching • Hybrid work model for corporate roles • Employee stock ownership program • Career growth through real development opportunities • Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free • Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired. Please view this job on Pomerleau’s official Career Site if the posted compensation range is unavailable on a third‑party job board. Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you, apply for this role or connect with one of our recruiters to learn how we can support you throughout the process. GENERAL INFORMATION Job Location * Montreal, QC * Ottawa, ON Date Published 26-Aug-2026 Department Compliance & Legal Employment Type Permanent Working Arrangement Hybrid Role Type Full-Time

What you’ll do

The Legal Counsel will represent the company in complex litigation, trials, and arbitration while providing strategic legal advice to management and project teams. They will also draft legal documents, lead settlement discussions, and liaise with external counsel on specialized legal matters.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. or J.D.) and be a member of the Barreau du Québec, with approximately five years of litigation experience. Strong proficiency in French and English, along with solid knowledge of construction law, is highly preferred.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation

Listed skills

• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Litigation
• Construction law
• Drafting pleadings
• Legal research
• Negotiation
• Persuasion
• Strategic support
• Mediation
• Arbitration
• Legal opinions
• Project management
• Analytical skills
• Communication
• Team-oriented
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Providing Legal Advice
• Solution-Oriented
• Legal Pleadings
• Legal Hearings
• Analytical Skills
• Bankruptcies
• Construction
• Lawsuits
• Construction Law
• Dispute Resolution
• Occupational Safety And Health
• English Language
• French Language
• Legal Research
• Microsoft Office
• Operations
• Persuasive Communication
• Team Oriented

Job areas

• Legal
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Dispute Resolution Analyst
• Lawyer (General)
• Lawyers

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