Position DescriptionProvideday to day counsel, guidance and support related to contracts/construction law and other legal matters for assigned Business Units and/or regions. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of Canadian and US-based attorneys in Turner’s Legal Department. Provide legal advice and risk assessments across a broad range of legal matters related to contracts/construction law.

Advise business partners on legal, contractual and risk matters impacting their areas of responsibility. Analyze and summarize legal documents and complex business transactions and contracts. Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems involving the assigned Business Units.

Conduct and compile research, maintain/update organized legal due diligence documents. Review owner contracts and support Business Unit leaders in the bidding/negotiation process. Review routine project-related agreements (e.BIM releases, crane swing agreements, title company deliverables, lender consents).

Analyze change orders and waivers/releases prepared by others for legal risks. Manage litigation and corporate disclosures for RFQ/RFP responses. Partner with the Corporate Secretary regarding authorizing resolutions to accompany bids.

Maintain and utilize best practices with respect to contract terms. Deliver legal training to the Business Units on a variety of legal topics, including project specific requirements and ethics/compliance. Member in positive standing with the Law Society of Alberta.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience with an emphasis on construction law, or an equivalent combination of education,



training and/or experience. Self-starter, with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deliver high quality work on tight deadlines. Adaptable and flexible to operate with minimal direction and little or no supervision while working in complex and changing environment.

Proven written and verbal communication abilities with emphasis on problem solving and negotiation, with ability to explain complex legal concepts to employees and staff at all levels. Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite, and various legal case management systems. Ability to travel.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee must be able to travel via multiple modes of transportation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

On a regular basis this job is performed in an office environment with usual office working conditions, free of disagreeable elements. On an occasional basis, the employee may travel to and work at a jobsite location or client office location and be located in a trailer or other temporary structure. Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer—minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. #

📌 Temporary Corporate Attorney (Winnipeg)
🏢 Turner Construction
📍 Winnipeg