Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis seeks to add a high-performing and experienced Legal Counsel to its growing Canadian in-house legal team to support the Infrastructure division, comprising of Mobility, Resilience and Places. The ideal candidate will have significant legal experience in the engineering, construction, and infrastructure sectors, covering engineering, consulting, and program/construction management. 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:

Provide comprehensive legal counsel during pursuit, negotiation, and delivery stages for infrastructure projects using various delivery models across public and private markets. Collaborate with disputes counsel and risk management team to provide legal support for potential claims and disputes. Act as a trusted legal advisor to the Legal Director, Infrastructure and as a Business Partner to the Business Area and Operations Directors, as well as other senior leaders. Serve as a key contact to facilitate legal guidance on compliance with Arcadis’ internal policies, processes, procedures and governance frameworks. Monitor legal and contracting trends in the engineering, construction and infrastructure industry, including relevant case law and assist in delivering training to legal and commercial teams. Develop proactive protocols to identify and manage routine project risks within the Infrastructure Division, and advising management of same. Coordinate the efforts of outside counsel on a case-by-case basis as required, including budget forecasting. Support the development and implementation of policies and processes to improve efficiency and risk management strategies. Demonstrates a collaborative attitude and an appetite to mentor and train other members of the Legal Team and the business. Perform other duties and responsibilities requiring general legal advice as required by the Legal Director, Infrastructure and the business.
 

Qualifications & Experience:

J.D. or LL.B., with a minimum of five years post-qualification experience as either in-house counsel or with a well-recognized law firm.  Licensed to practice in a common-law jurisdiction, preferably a member of the bar in Ontario or another Canadian province. Experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements in the engineering, construction and infrastructure sectors.  Aptitude for identifying and managing risk, associated with engineering, construction and infrastructure projects. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to interact effectively across organizations, including with clients, contractors, and subcontractors. Solid knowledge of Canadian federal, provincial, and local public contracting laws.

 

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll 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 you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We 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 non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is CAD 160,000 - CAD 180,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.     #LI_VS1