Legal Counsel

Contract duration Fixed-term contract of approximately 6–8 months, with the opportunity to be considered for a permanent position based on performance and organizational needs.

About McAsphalt McAsphalt is the industry leader in Canada specializing in asphalt products and services. Founded in 1970 by Leo McArthur and John Carrick, the company has since grown to over 500 employees spanning 26 terminals across Canada. McAsphalt offers a wide range of asphalt products, including emulsions, cutbacks, polymer-modified, performance‑graded, and roofing, and specialized transportation of those products by rail, land and water. Additionally, McAsphalt provides comprehensive services and technology solutions, encompassing paving, testing, research and development, engineering, and consulting.

Position Summary As Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in building solid and thorough legal support across Canada to ensure the sustainable growth of McAsphalt. With business locations in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, you will work with a variety of topics ranging from transportation, M&A, construction / materials, supply chain, insurances, claims & litigations, and providing general advice to support the decision‑making process.

Key Responsibilities

Legal analysis on different topics as required to ascertain strategies and risk exposures

Contract review and lawsuit management

Legal support to operations (industries and construction activities)

Reviewing and updating the templates of commercial agreements with a focus on bettering and ensuring consistency across McAsphalt

Reviewing and advising the business regarding negotiation of commercial agreements

Insurance (coverage analysis and portfolio management)

Compliance analysis and implementation

Manages litigation by developing and implementing strategies and solutions to reduce risks of liability and legal proceedings

Liaising with and gathering information from different groups and entities for different corporate purposes, including regulatory matters, licenses and real estate related matters

Working with and supporting McAsphalt’s Human Resources team, with employment legislation matters and / or union matters

Role involves some clerical and regulatory tasks to ensure proper licenses are in place

Traveling is minimal but to be expected

Required Qualifications

Law degree and license to practice law in Ontario (multiple provincial graduation is a plus).

Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience in a law firm and / or in‑house

Experience with construction matters or logistic type of business is a strong asset

Knowledge of insurance, employment law and document discovery software preferred

Experience with legal research and analysis of applicable laws

Transactional and negotiating experience

Strong organization skills with ability to manage competing priorities and meet business deadlines

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to provide hands‑on legal support to various stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and problem solve effectively and diplomatically

Proficiency using Excel and legal software

Bilingualism English and French is an asset

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