Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)

Associate - Construction

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)  •  Toronto, CA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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We are BLG: Canada’s Law Firm. Our culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, Firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication. We pride ourselves on having standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience.

We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development. Learn more about us at www.blg.com

The Toronto office of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), Canada’s leading, innovative and client-focused law firm, is seeking an:

Associate – Disputes (Construction)

The candidate will have an opportunity to join Canada’s largest construction law group and work along side professionals recognized for their extensive and in-depth industry experience.

We are looking for

The ideal candidate will have a minimum 4 – 6 years experience in construction and infrastructure law, be a team player, take great pride in their work, and have strong analytical, personal, oral and written communication skills.

This role will offer the successful candidate the following opportunities:

  • Acting on behalf of sureties, owners, contractors, subcontractors in disputes arising from public and private construction and infrastructure projects.
  • Advising sureties on multi‑project and large‑scale defaults and insolvencies, working collaboratively with lawyers across multiple practice areas.
  • Drafting, advising and negotiating contracts for procurement and construction.
  • Advising on a broad range of construction issues such as breach of contract, breach of trust and construction liens.
  • Being a team member of a busy national construction group.
  • Career advancement and development with numerous client-facing responsibilities.

BLG is committed to building a diverse workplace reflective of the communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive culture where Firm members feel valued, respected and inspired to thrive as their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the unique skills, perspectives and experience each individual brings to BLG. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage applicants from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented, including but not limited to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, people who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2S+.

We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)

About Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)

We are BLG: Canada’s Law Firm. | Nous sommes BLG, vos avocats au Canada.

(French version below) Fully bilingual across all practice areas and sectors, BLG excels in Canada’s common and civil law systems. Our five offices operate in Canada’s largest city centres. We offer our clients an established national presence and a global reach through our international network.

Outside our walls, we contribute to communities across Canada through our pro bono program, our BLG Reads to Kids literacy program, and supporting our members’ charitable efforts through fundraising and volunteer initiatives.

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BLG offre des services entièrement bilingues dans tous les secteurs et domaines de pratique et se démarque autant en droit civil qu’en common law. Nous sommes présents dans cinq grandes villes du Canada. Bien établis à l’échelle nationale, nous possédons également un réseau international qui décuple notre portée.

À l’extérieur du cabinet, nous appuyons des collectivités partout au Canada par l’entremise de notre programme de travail bénévole (pro bono) et de BLG, la lecture et les enfants ainsi qu’en favorisant l’engagement de nos membres dans des activités caritatives comme des collectes de fonds et des initiatives bénévoles.

Industry
Legal & Compliance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Toronto, CA
Year Founded
1823
Website
blg.com
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