Junior Legal Coordinator

Overview

Assist in drafting, reviewing subcontract contracts, ensure compliance, and support claims.

Key Responsibilities

• kickoff meetings
• contract drafting
• legal research
• correspondence log
• claims management
• stakeholder liaison

Tasks

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

Requirements

• law degree
• legal experience
• construction act
• english communication
• ms office
• collaboration

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

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

About Webuild

-Born in 2014 from the merger of Salini and Impregilo, tracing a 120-year legacy of engineering prowess. -Organized into four core areas—Clean Hydro-Energy, Clean Water, Sustainable Mobility, and Green Buildings—it tackles complexity at scale. -Its signature works span dams, hydro plants, tunnels, metros, railways, bridges, and green buildings across all continents. -Webuild shines in mega-projects—from the Rogun Dam in Tajikistan to the Genoa San Giorgio Bridge and Sydney Metro Northwest. -A public company on Euronext Milan with subsidiaries like Lane (USA), Clough (Australia), and Fisia Italimpianti (desalination specialist).

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