We are looking for a highly motivated lawyer to join Oxford’s Canadian Legal Services team in Toronto.ResponsibilitiesProviding legal support for all design and construction work (including RFPs, professional services agreements, architectural agreements and CCDCs) as well as providing practical, business‑aligned legal support to the Canadian business teams by drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a wide range of commercial agreements, including building service agreements, operational agreements, consultant agreements and other supporting agreements.Providing legal advice to various internal business units on a variety of legal, regulatory and compliance matters, as well as on‑going operational matters, such as contract reviews, advice on developing issues and legal disputes and litigation, and providing a legal perspective on internal reports and strategy documents related to the development and construction process.Mentoring and training legal clerks and managers as well as the construction and design teams.Developing and building relationships with external law firms and other professional advisors, as well as internally with other legal professionals and business colleagues within Oxford and OMERS.Understanding Oxford’s organizational structure and approval processes.QualificationsQualifications and training to practice law in Toronto, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an in‑house and/or law firm environment with a focus on construction contracts.Experience in drafting and negotiating CCDCs,



building service agreements and professional service agreements, as well as experience supporting RFPs.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with sound judgment and the ability to lead projects and interact with a broad range of professionals.An intellectually curious and open‑minded demeanor with the desire to be part of a team and a willingness to learn.A strong work ethic, integrity and a positive attitude, with a willingness to support the business and provide practical, timely legal advice and guidance.Compensation and BenefitsThe expected salary range for this position is $138,000–188,000 per year. You may also be eligible to receive an annual incentive award pursuant to our short‑term incentive plan and our long‑term incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans. Details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.Equal Chance EmploymentWe are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.Our hybrid work guideline requires teams to come to the office a minimum of 4 days per week.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Associate Director, Legal Services - Construction - C$138,000 - C$188,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Oxford
📍 Winnipeg