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Corporate Counsel

Turner Construction Company

Job Location:

Calgary - Canada

Yearly Salary: CAD 165000 - 200000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Division:Canada - Toronto
Project Location(s):CAN
Minimum Years Experience:5
Travel Involved:40-50%
Job Type:Regular
Job Classification:Experienced
Education:Law Degree
Job Family:Insurance and Claims
Compensation:Salaried Exempt

Position Description:
Provideday to day counsel guidance and support relatedto contracts/construction law and otherlegal matters for assigned Business Units and/or regions. This position will be based in either Calgaryor Edmonton Alberta. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with ateam of Canadian and US-based attorneys in Turners Legal Department.

Annualbase salary range for this position may beCA$165000toCA$200000dependingon experience andfit.

Essential Duties & KeyResponsibilities:

  • 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.g. BIM releases crane swing agreements title company deliverables lender consents.).
  • Analyze change orders and waivers/releases prepared by others for legal risks.
  • Partner with lead counsel in the management and resolution of contested matters.
  • 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.
  • Develop and provide input to capture market trends and continuously improve processes.
  • Other activities duties and responsibilities as assigned.

  • Qualifications:
    JDdegree or LLB. Member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta. Minimumof 5 years experience with an emphasis on construction law or an equivalentcombination of education training and/or experience. Experience negotiating common forms ofconstruction agreements including those produced by CCDC. Exercises independent judgment and discretionwith ability to identify problems and initiate corrective action. Self-starterwith ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deliver high quality work ontight deadlines. Maintain knowledge ofindustry best practices and applicable legislation affecting the operations. Adaptableand flexible to operate with minimal direction and little or no supervisionwhile working in complex and changing environment. Proven written and verbalcommunication abilities with emphasis on problem solving and negotiation withability to explain complex legal concepts to employees and staff at alllevels. Proficiency with computer applicationsincluding Microsoft Office suite and various legal case managementsystems. Ability to read understandand interpret contracts and insurance documents. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and abilityto work with staff at all levels both internal and external. Ability to travel.

    Physical Demands:
    Thephysical demands described here are representative of those that must be met byan employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions. Whileperforming the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talkor hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to fingerhandle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move upto 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance visionperipheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to travel via multiplemodes of transportation.

    Work Environment:
    The workenvironment characteristics described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of the accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform essential functions. On a regular basis this job is performed in an officeenvironment with usual office working conditions free of disagreeableelements. 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 othertemporary structure. The noise in this work environment may be moderately loud.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
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Turner Construction Company

Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse market segments.

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