**What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.**
With us, you can.

You want Purpose.

Growth.

Opportunity.

People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP
**The Opportunity**
**Protect What Matters.

Enable Better Outcomes.**
Step into a pivotal legal role where your expertise will directly influence business outcomes across Canada.

As Legal Counsel, you will play a critical role in managing claims, disputes, and litigation while proactively guiding operational teams to mitigate risks and strengthen project delivery.

This is an chance to contribute to complex, high-impact projects while working closely with national leadership and diverse stakeholders.
**Your Impact**
Manage claims, litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters across Canada
Conduct claims assessments, investigations, and risk and liability analyses to support decision-making
Provide practical, timely legal advice to project teams throughout the project lifecycle
Retain and instruct external counsel, experts, mediators, and arbitrators
Draft, review, and interpret legal documentation and contracts
Develop and implement strategies for dispute prevention and resolution, including delivering training
Support business operations, including accounts receivable recovery efforts and shared services initiatives
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, senior leadership, insurers, and external partners to protect business interests
**The Skills That Set You Apart**
Member in good standing of the Québec Bar
Bilingual in French and English
2–4 years of relevant legal experience in private practice or in-house
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management capabilities in dispute resolution
Ability to manage multiple priorities and high volumes of complex files
Experience in litigation, claims, insurance,



or professional liability (engineering/architecture considered an asset)
Knowledge of contract lifecycles, project delivery models, and multidisciplinary environments is an asset
Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders across diverse teams
**Why Choose WSP?**
Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or chance is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here.

Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
#WeAreWSP
**Compensation**
Compensation:
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,800 - 130,800
MB & ON: $90,100 - 124,100
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $89,200 - 118,500
Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
**Make Your Mark**
Ready to apply your legal expertise where it truly matters? Join a collaborative, high-performing team where your work will shape outcomes, influence strategy, and protect the future of major projects across Canada.

Take the next step and bring your impact to WSP.

At
**WSP** ,



we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next.

We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals.

We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At
**WSP** , you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future.

Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work.

We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.
_Please Note:_
_Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP.

Given the importance of keeping one another protected it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Full details here (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety) ._
_Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits)._
_WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process._
_WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity.

Only the candidates selected will be contacted._
_WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

Full details here (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies) ._

📌 Legal Counsel, claims, litigation and insurance (Montreal)
🏢 WSP USA
📍 Montreal