About the job
If you’re like us, you don’t have much time for the way things are.
Ausenco is a global company redefining what’s possible. Our team is based across 26 offices in 14 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide. Combining our deep technical expertise with a 30-year track record, we deliver innovative, value-add consulting services to the project delivery, mining & metals, energy, civil and industrial sectors, to name a few.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Advisor to join our team in North America. The role can be based at our offices in Vancouver, Toronto or Calgary. Reporting to our Manager of Legal and Compliance, North America, you will work primarily with members of our environmental and sustainability practice but will also support the provision of legal services to all Ausenco business lines in North America. This role would suit someone looking to continue a challenging and rewarding career with an organization whose clients and projects are located all over the globe.
About The Role
- Draft and review legal documents and a wide variety of contracts
- Advise internal clients in all matters related with corporate, commercial, environmental and employment law
- Research and respond to general legal inquiries from the business that may relate to disputes and litigation, regulatory issues, intellectual property, privacy matters, fraud issues, and client complaints
- Act as a business partner to business leaders, providing legal orientation and back-office support to different company processes and negotiations
- Review, develop, collate, negotiate and assess potential risks of client and sub-consultant contract documents
- Develop and provide training to the business on various legal topics, including anti-corruption, conflicts of interest, contract negotiation and administration and other emerging issues
- Prepare detailed recommendations for approval of contractual and commercial documentation and coordinate internal approval
- Summarize legal and commercial requirements of executed contracts and participate in contract handover meetings with project team members
- Actively support senior management by developing high quality innovative commercial proposals and pricing strategies
About You
- A university level legal education – a current bar admission in a Canadian province or other jurisdiction is a plus
- Solid understanding and background in legal concepts applicable to the engineering and environmental services and consulting businesses
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team
- Ability to meet the challenge of tight deadlines and working under pressure
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work with all levels of management
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Working for Ausenco means you won’t settle for the status quo – you’ll be part of a forward-thinking, culturally diverse organisation. We expect our people to deliver outstanding results and will give you the licence to find a better way forward for your clients and stakeholders.
In addition to a competitive remuneration package, we provide employees with a wide range of growth opportunities and training programs to build your skills and pursue your career path.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.
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