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Title posted on Talent.com - In-House Counsel
Posted on July 09, 2026 by Employer details JD Development Group
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<p>Position Summary The In-House Counsel leads the company's in-house legal function across its construction and real estate development operations.</p><p>This role provides strategic legal guidance, owns risk and compliance, manages complex contracts and disputes, and supervises the Law Clerk.</p><p>The In-House Counsel sets direction and exercises the legal judgment the role requires, while delegating documentation, coordination, and administrative execution to the Law Clerk.</p><p>Key Responsibilities Provide strategic legal advice to executive leadership and operational teams on construction, real estate, commercial, and corporate matters.</p><p>Negotiate and approve high-value and complex agreements, including prime contracts, subcontractor and consultant agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and leases.</p><p>Advise on Ontario's Construction Act, including liens, holdbacks, prompt payment, and adjudication.</p><p>Own legal risk assessment and mitigation across projects and corporate operations.</p><p>Oversee litigation, arbitration, mediation, and adjudication, and manage relationships with external counsel and external legal spending.</p><p>Ensure regulatory and statutory compliance and approve corporate policies and legal templates.</p><p>Supervise, mentor, and review the work of the Law Clerk, setting priorities and quality standards.</p><p>Qualifications Law degree (LL.B.</p><p>or J.D.) and good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.</li><li>4–9 years of legal experience, preferably in construction, real estate, or commercial law.</p><p>Strong working knowledge of Ontario's Construction Act.</p><p>Excellent negotiation, drafting, and risk-management skills.</p><p>Proven ability to lead, delegate, and develop staff.</p><p>Compensation $125-170K annually Work Location 5 days on site   Vacancy Status This job posting is for an open vacancy.</p><p>Use of Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used throughout the recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate assessment, and selection, to ensure efficiency and alignment with hob requirements.</p><p>Powered by JazzHR</p>- Location Markham, ON
- Work location On site
- Salary$125.00DAY daily
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Talent.com #623256964548602615
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