This opportunity was posted more than 30 days ago and no application deadline was provided. jobs Verified: 17 Aug 2026 Chatham, Ontario, Canada (Flexible: London, Chatham, Windsor, Kitchener, Guelph, Hamilton) Corporate Legal Counsel Chatham, Ontario, Canada (Flexible: London, Chatham, Windsor, Kitchener, Guelph, Hamilton) Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.
Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (or eligible to register); Minimum 6+ years of legal practice experience; Expertise in construction/consulting contracts, design-build, P3, alliance frameworks, OHSA, intellectual property, and litigation management Full-time Job Why Employee-Owned Consulting Firms Are Reshaping Legal Careers in Canada The legal profession in Canada is witnessing a quiet revolution. While traditional law firms and corporate in-house roles have long dominated the career imagination of law graduates, a third path is emerging with compelling force: the employee-owned professional consulting firm. Corporate Legal Counsel position at Dillon Consulting Limited represents precisely this paradigm shift—a role that blends the intellectual rigor of commercial law with the entrepreneurial upside of ownership, all within a multidisciplinary environment that shapes the physical infrastructure of the nation. For a lawyer, this means your legal advice directly protects the asset base that funds your profit share and equity growth. Founded over seven decades ago, the firm has evolved into a national powerhouse delivering planning, engineering, environmental science, and management solutions. signals operational discipline, financial health, and a culture that retains top talent—critical factors for any legal professional evaluating long-term career bets.



The firm's multidisciplinary model means you won't operate in a legal silo. You'll partner with engineers, planners, and scientists on complex, multi-faceted projects that shape infrastructure, protect the environment, and support thriving communities. This cross-pollination accelerates professional growth in ways monoline legal departments rarely achieve. The Corporate Legal Counsel Role: Beyond Traditional In-House Practice The

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reveals a mandate that extends far beyond contract review. Strategic Legal Advice & Project Delivery Expert counsel on project delivery modes: standard design-build, Progressive Design-Build, P3 (Public-Private Partnerships), and Alliance frameworks Lead negotiation of consulting and construction contracts, subcontracts, and ancillary legal documents Advisory recommendations bearing on organizational conduct and risk management End-to-end legal/commercial support from bid through execution to closeout Proactive risk identification and mitigation for new business lines Claims & Regulatory Compliance Pre-litigation dispute resolution and settlement strategy for project-level claims (lien claims, accounts receivable) External counsel supervision and litigation budget management Technical guidance on OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety Act), "Constructor" designations, statutory compliance Leadership on department projects driving continuous improvement Efficiency initiatives at the intersection of legal, HR,



Finance, and IT minimum 6+ years of legal practice with Law Society of Ontario membership (or eligibility) is a deliberate filter. This isn't about checking a tenure box—it's about ensuring the candidate has weathered complex commercial negotiations, managed external counsel, and developed the judgment to advise project teams in real-time under pressure. Frame your experience around complexity and autonomy. Managed lien claims? Advised on P3 or design-build projects? Quantify these in your resume. Construction/infrastructure law groups at national or regional firms In-house roles at engineering, construction, or consulting firms Government agencies handling procurement, P3, or infrastructure legal work Boutique practices specializing in construction law, builders' liens, or occupational health and safety annual profit sharing and equity participation mean your long-term compensation correlates with the firm's performance, which your legal work directly influences. dual career trajectories —technical or management. A Corporate Legal Counsel could evolve into: General Counsel / Chief Legal Officer Business Unit Leader leveraging legal-commercial fluency to run a practice area Networking Intelligence: Dillon's 1,100+ employee-owners are your future colleagues and referral network. Before applying, identify 3-5 current Dillon professionals on LinkedIn (filter by "Legal," "Risk," "Project Management"). Engage thoughtfully with their content. offices—and hybrid work arrangements—reflects a contemporary approach to talent retention. For candidates in Southwestern Ontario, this eliminates the Toronto commute while accessing national-caliber work. For those considering relocation, t

📌 Corporate Legal Counsel (Canada)
🏢 Dillon Consulting
📍 Canada