Junior Legal Assistant

Description

• Assistance in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating subcontract terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with overarching contracts.
• Participation in the Subcontract kick off meetings and other review meetings.
• Conducting specific meetings with the subcontractors to resolve key contractual issues and prepare minutes of meetings with agreed action items.
• Maintain detailed records for claims, changes and dispute management.
• Draft, proofread, and issue contractual letters, notices, and formal correspondence to the Subcontractors.
• Liaising with multiple cross-functional team members for topics related to claims, changes and disputes.
• Updating and maintenance of the correspondence log with the subcontractors.
• Maintaining excellent relationships with internal stakeholders and the Subcontractors
• Assistance in ensuring the Subcontractor’s compliance with contractual obligations during performance of the scope of work by Subcontractors
• Assistance in contractual and legal research on relevant topics, particularly related to the Construction Act of Ontario.
• Contributes to the review of flow-down of obligations, liabilities, risks and performance milestones from the overarching agreements to the Subcontractors

Requirements

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the legal & contractual provisions in the subcontract agreements
• Working knowledge of the Construction Act of Ontario is an asset.
• Exceptional English communication skills, especially in drafting formal contractual correspondence.
• Bachelor’s degree in law or Paralegal Studies is preferred
• Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary Joint Venture environment.
• 1–3 years of experience in a legal, contracts, or commercial support role, ideally within the construction or infrastructure sector.

Benefits

• Grow with us – Tailored training and development opportunities to advance your career.
• Extra perks – Enjoy discounts like 20% off at GoodLife Fitness (currently available to Ontario employees through our group benefits provider, subject to change).
• Competitive compensation & retirement savings – We offer a strong compensation package with an RRSP matching program (currently up to 4% for permanent employees).
• Comprehensive group benefits (for permanent roles working 20+ hours per week).
• Work-life balance – We actively encourage a healthy balance between work and personal life.
• Time to recharge – Vacation entitlement: 3–4 weeks annually, based on experience and in accordance with company policy and applicable employment standards.
• Wellbeing support – Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program whenever you need it.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance