Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.
We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Corporate Services team and support our construction operations by applying your expertise to various Corporate Services business initiatives. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on-going learning and career development opportunities.
About the role
Graham is seeking a full-time, permanent lawyer to join its fast-paced and dynamic in-house Legal Team. The ideal candidate will be an energetic self-starter, providing timely, accurate, and pragmatic legal support to Graham’s Operational Business Units and Corporate Service Teams.
The role is based out of Graham’s Corporate Office in Calgary. The successful candidate will report to Graham’s General Counsel (Canada). Some travel will be required, typically three to six times per year depending on business need.
As Legal Counsel at Graham you will:
- Provide legal advice respecting a broad range of issues touching all aspects of Graham’s general contracting business. More specifically:
- Advise on commercial contracting matters, including supporting project pursuits, supply chain and subcontracting matters
- Provide project execution support and work to resolve construction disputes of varying complexity, including delay claims, change order disputes, builders’ liens, insurance and surety bond claims, and employment issues
- Strive to approach issues from a solution oriented, practical, creative, and strategic perspective
- Collaborate and develop relationships with Graham personnel, executives, and external stakeholders
- Effectively manage external counsel where necessary
- Take sole carriage of matters of appropriate complexity and assist senior counsel with more complex matters
- Deliver training on relevant legal topics to other areas of Graham’s business
- Support the Legal Team with legal research and template development
- Develop and maintain intimate knowledge of Graham’s business, internal processes and markets
Qualifications/Experience
- Member in good standing with a Law Society in Canada
- 3-5 years of experience obtained at a reputable Canadian law firm
- Direct construction law experience is a significant asset. Employment law experience is preferable, though not required
- Demonstrate an effective verbal and written communication style
What We Offer
- Develop your career with broad-based experience in construction law working for one of Canada’s premier general contractors
- Become deeply ingrained in Graham’s operations, having regular interaction with senior management throughout the business
- Develop your skills with a team of highly collegial lawyers and specialist engineers who are focused on getting the job done right
- Competitive salary commensurate with level of experience
- Comprehensive benefits program
- Opportunity to participate in Graham’s short term incentive plan
- Opportunity to build equity through Graham’s employee ownership model
If this sounds like you, then Graham may be the right fit. Apply today.
Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.
No unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you.
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