Legal Counsel

Vaughan, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 21, 2026
1 position

$90,000–$140,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Legal Counsel will be responsible for reviewing and drafting contracts while participating in negotiations for complex construction and corporate projects. They will also provide legal advice on various project types and manage litigation matters.

Job details

WHY JOIN THE TEAM We offer: A family business with family values Team events and outings year-round Competitive compensation Interesting and challenging work - we're leaders in the industry Ongoing investment in training and development Long-term stability and opportunity for growth Number one in Utilities Safety Construction A commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion WHAT YOU WILL CONTIBUTE TO THE TEAM Black & McDonald’s legal team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you. Black & McDonald Limited is seeking a Lawyer to join our office located in Vaughan, Ontario. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a great company and to help mitigate risks on large and interesting projects throughout Canada, the United States and Bermuda. Duties and responsibilities include: Reviewing and drafting contracts Participating in negotiations Providing legal advice on complex construction and corporate matters including: PPE Projects EPC Projects Design Build Projects Teaming/Joint Venture Arrangements Litigation management EDUCATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS The successful candidate will have: 2-6 years of corporate legal experience 2-5 years of Construction Law experience Specific experience with construction law will be considered an asset Ability to travel Bilingual in French and English is considered an asset The expected salary range for this role is between $90,000 - $140,000 per year. The starting salary will be determined based on several factors such as the successful candidate’s qualifications, including but not limited to education and experience. Base pay is one component of Black & McDonald’s total rewards package. Total rewards vary by position and may include additional offerings such as group insurance benefits, pension plan, annual discretionary bonus, career development programs, and other HR programs. Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting. Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. #LI-SS1

What you’ll do

Requirements

The successful candidate must have 2-6 years of corporate legal experience and 2-5 years of construction law experience. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada and possess the ability to travel.