Associate General Counsel

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

We are seeking an Associate General Counsel to join our legal team in our Toronto office. Reporting to Mott MacDonald’s (MM) Regional General Counsel, North America, the new attorney will join our global Legal Department headed by the Group General Counsel. This position will support client groups across Canada working directly with our executive leadership team on all legal matters that touch and concern the business.
 

The duties for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts and other legal agreements relating to engineering, architecture, construction, energy, and other services provided by MM to clients in the public and private sectors, including agreements related to teaming arrangements, design-build projects, joint ventures, confidentiality and non-compete, licenses, insurance, and other matters
• Guidance on company policies and procedures.
• Act in an advisory capacity making recommendations that may have an important bearing on the conduct of the organization's business
• Work with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes and potential claims
• Supervise and manage litigation, including professional liability, breach of contract, and personal injury/wrongful death matters, utilizing external counsel retained by the company to maximize quality and cost-effectiveness
• Manage external counsel while controlling legal expenses and budgets
• Participate in due diligence and negotiation of the sale and purchase of MM acquisition/divestment targets
• Provide guidance and advice on personnel and human resources matters
• Provide advice and guidance on organizational risks
• Provide advice and guidance on compliance with federal and provincial laws, statutes, and regulations

We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:

• A Juris Doctorate or equivalent from an accredited law school and membership in at least one Provincial Bar is required
• Six (6) to twelve (12) years’ experience in matters directly relating to the engineering/architecture/construction industry
• Demonstrable drafting and negotiation experience involving professional services and construction related agreements, including design-build and other alternative delivery models
• Ability to identify, assess and manage risk inherent on projects in the engineering/architecture/construction industry.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively, concisely and confidently with all levels of management.
• A confident, personable team player
• Self-driven and resourceful, able to achieve goals independently and in groups
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with various stakeholders
• Demonstrable legal experience with a major engineering company, contractor, consultant or law firm in the areas of engineering and construction law
• Capable of presenting before senior management
• Ability to work independently, with minimal oversight

MM’s global legal team is made up of technically excellent, talented, and enthusiastic professionals who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision but do not have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for the Mott MacDonald Legal Department.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

In compliance with the B.C. Pay Transparency Act, the expected salary range is from $200 000 - $250 000
Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range. 

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.