Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assetsWe are more than 34000 people in over 30 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life Everyone has an important role to play With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together Role description Arcadis seeks to add a high performing and ambitious Legal Counsel reporting to the Legal Director Canada to support the continued growth of its Canadian inhouse Legal Team The ideal candidate will be a handson selfstarter highly motivated proactive and energised by solving complex problems independently Experience supporting major infrastructure construction engineering or professional services projects including transit rail or publicprivate partnerships is preferred This role requires excellent interpersonal skills superior oral and written communication and the ability to anticipate and deliver legal support for a dynamic diverse and global business team The position is flexible located in any Canadian Arcadis office Role accountabilities Contract Review and Negotiation Provide comprehensive commercial legal support during pursuit negotiation and delivery of contracts such as DesignBuildFinance Progressive DesignBuild Target Cost Contracts or Alliance Contracting Provideproactive guidance on legal and contractual risks to project and bid teams Support bidding processes by reviewing and negotiating client contracts and agreements from initiation to closure Experience working in multiparty governance environments including with joint venture partners lenders and public authorities Partner with business leaders including Partners Business Directors and Senior Managers to deliver strategic business objectives while mitigating risks Risk Management Claims Support and Dispute Resolution Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize or avoid contractual disputes Collaborate with disputes counsel and risk management team to provide legal support for potential claims and disputes Exposure to professional negligence indemnity or constructionrelated claims involving design engineering project management or construction management services is considered an asset Support the management of external counsel on a casebycase basis as required including budget forecasting Familiarity with project insurance structures such as professional indemnity PSPL and surety bonds particularly as they relate to infrastructure projects and alternative delivery methods is considered an asset Qualifications Experience 3 to 6 years of postcall experience in private practice andor an inhouse legal role with experience supporting commercial construction infrastructure engineering or professional services matters Licensed to practice in Ontario Alberta or another Canadian province Experience supporting infrastructure construction engineering professional services or other projectbased businesses in a legal capacity is preferred Familiarity with PDB Alliancing and other alternative delivery contracting models with an ability to support contract negotiation and implementation Experience advising on legal and contractual risk management Exposure to disputes claims litigation or alternative dispute resolution processes is considered an asset Familiarity with project insurance arrangements including projectspecific professional liability PSPL coverage and related risk allocation concepts is considered an asset Aptitude for identifying and managing risk for large infrastructure projects Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to interact effectively across organizations including with clients contractors and subcontractors Why ArcadisWe can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best We believe everyones contribution matters Its why we are pioneering a skillsbased approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make togetherYoull do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around youTogether we can create a lasting legacyJoin Arcadis Create a LegacyOur Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer Women minorities people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply We are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color religion national origin sex age disability marital status
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