Senior Manager, Commercial and Legal
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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn't matter what your expertise and craft is - there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.
Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon's commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon's purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.
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The RTM team is looking for a lawyer to act as its Commercial and Legal Manager dealing with a range of critical commercial and legal issues to assist the organization to successfully continue to deliver the maintenance operations of RTM for the system.
- Be responsible for overseeing the legal and commercial affairs of EllisDon's Ottawa Light Rail Project
- Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with EllisDon's commercial objectives.
- Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of commercial matters within a complex Public Private Partnership (P3) environment.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, term sheets, memoranda of understanding, variations and/or change orders, settlement agreements.
- Review and analyze contract terms to safeguard EllisDon's interests and minimize risk.
- Identify potential legal and commercial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Manage and resolve disputes, including overseeing multiplex litigation and alternative dispute resolution processes.
- Lead and mentor a team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
- Work closely with senior/executive management and cross-functional teams to support business development and operational goals.
- Serve as the primary legal liaison for external stakeholders, consortia partners, and legal counsel.
- Represent EllisDon in negotiations and communications with external parties.
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Is this the right role for you?
- You have a minimum of 6-10 years of legal experience with a focus on commercial law, including experience in a senior or director-level role.
- You have a Juris Doctor (JD), or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from an accredited law school. A business degree or qualification would be considered advantageous.
- You have experience in Public Private Partnerships and Operations & Maintenance.
- You have proven expertise in commercial contract negotiation and management.
- You have a strong understanding of commercial law, and risk management.
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EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.
Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.
Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.
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