Legal Consultant

Overview

Provide legal support, contract negotiation, risk analysis, and regulatory advice for BGC.

Key Responsibilities

• privilege tracking
• contract negotiation
• risk analysis
• conflict checks
• legal research
• terms explanation

Tasks

-Track engagements where BGC is retained under client-solicitor privilege -Explain terms and conditions to relevant parties -Negotiate contracts with clients, suppliers and business partners -Analyze and escalate potential risks involved with specific project issues, regulatory, and court processes -Support project managers and contract admin in doing conflict of interest checks -Work with in-house counsel, corporate affairs, public relations, accounting and human resources on a range of internal legal, regulatory, and project-related support -Research legal, regulatory, and commercial matters for review by in-house counsel and CFO

Requirements

• law degree
• 5-8 yrs
• adobe acrobat
• docusign
• ms office
• contract knowledge

What You Bring

-Knowledge of legal issues across a range of contracts in a range of jurisdictions -Ability to work with all levels within the organization, including employees, leads, as well internal and external partners -Bachelor's degree in law (a foreign law degree will also be considered) or a Licenced Paralegal designation. -Strong analytical skills and a critical mindset for making recommendations -Experience negotiating with suppliers, clients, etc. -A solid understanding of basic physics, construction and business practices -5-8 years’ experience with legal related work experience -Attention to detail with ability to spot errors and discrepancies -Proficient in Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign and MS Office with the ability to learn new technology and software -Experience in the mining, energy, construction or insurance industries -A solid understanding of contracts and contracting processes -Ability to work independently and as part of a team -Experience delegating work to external legal counsel -Prior experience working with human resources, public relations and/or accounting teams -Ability to work well under pressure, work efficiently to meet strict deadlines and pivot with changing priorities

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Benefits

-Professional development and mentoring opportunities -Comprehensive benefits package -Parental leave top ups -Social and wellness activities -Flat management structure -LTD, Life, AD&D and Business Travel Insurance -Health, Dental and Vision coverage -Casual and professional work environment -Employee Assistance Program

About Bgc Engineering Inc.

-Over the years, it has tackled major projects—from tailings dam risk systems in mining to railway landslide remediation. -Specializing in geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, environmental science, geoscience, and bespoke software tools. -Its global footprint spans offices across North & South America, the Caribbean and Australia, tackling complex earth-science challenges. -Recognition includes awards for innovative dam-safety platforms and AI-powered rock-fall prediction tools. -Notably, it engineers proactive risk management systems for railways, designing tunnels, slopes, foundations, and retaining walls.

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