Associate - Construction
Apply NowCompany: Borden Ladner Gervais
Location: Toronto, ON M4E 3Y1
Description:
We are BLG: Canada's Law Firm. Our culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, Firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication. We pride ourselves on having standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience.
We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development. Learn more about us at www.blg.com.
The Toronto office of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), Canada's leading, innovative and client-focused law firm, is seeking an:
Associate - Construction
The candidate will have an opportunity to join Canada's largest construction law group and work alongside professionals recognized for their extensive and in-depth industry experience.
What we are looking for
The ideal candidate will have a minimum 3 - 5 years experience in construction or infrastructure law. The candidate will be motivated, a team player, take great pride in their work, and have strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
This role will offer the successful candidate the following opportunities:
BLG is committed to building a diverse workplace reflective of the communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive culture where Firm members feel valued, respected and inspired to thrive as their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the unique skills, perspectives and experience each individual brings to BLG. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage applicants from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented, including but not limited to First Nations, Mtis and Inuit Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, people who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2S+.
We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.
We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development. Learn more about us at www.blg.com.
The Toronto office of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), Canada's leading, innovative and client-focused law firm, is seeking an:
Associate - Construction
The candidate will have an opportunity to join Canada's largest construction law group and work alongside professionals recognized for their extensive and in-depth industry experience.
What we are looking for
The ideal candidate will have a minimum 3 - 5 years experience in construction or infrastructure law. The candidate will be motivated, a team player, take great pride in their work, and have strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
This role will offer the successful candidate the following opportunities:
- Acting on behalf of owners, engineering consultants, construction managers, contractors, subcontractors and sureties in disputes arising from public and private construction and infrastructure projects across Canada and internationally.
- Drafting, advising and negotiating contracts for procurement and construction.
- Advising on a broad range of construction issues such as breach of contract, breach of trust and construction liens.
- Being a team member of a busy national construction group, ranked as Chambers Canada Band 1.
- Career advancement and development.
BLG is committed to building a diverse workplace reflective of the communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive culture where Firm members feel valued, respected and inspired to thrive as their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the unique skills, perspectives and experience each individual brings to BLG. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage applicants from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented, including but not limited to First Nations, Mtis and Inuit Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, people who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2S+.
We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.