Legal Counsel, claims, litigation and insurance

WSP•Montreal, QC

3d•CA$89,200 - CA$130,800

About The Position

This is a pivotal legal role where expertise will directly influence business outcomes across Canada. As Legal Counsel, you will play a critical role in managing claims, disputes, and litigation while proactively guiding operational teams to mitigate risks and strengthen project delivery. This is an opportunity to contribute to complex, high-impact projects while working closely with national leadership and diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

Member in good standing of the Québec Bar
Bilingual in French and English
2–4 years of relevant legal experience in private practice or in-house
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management capabilities in dispute resolution
Ability to manage multiple priorities and high volumes of complex files
Experience in litigation, claims, insurance, or professional liability (engineering/architecture considered an asset)
Knowledge of contract lifecycles, project delivery models, and multidisciplinary environments is an asset
Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders across diverse teams

Nice To Haves

Experience in engineering/architecture
Knowledge of contract lifecycles, project delivery models, and multidisciplinary environments

Responsibilities

Manage claims, litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters across Canada
Conduct claims assessments, investigations, and risk and liability analyses to support decision-making
Provide practical, timely legal advice to project teams throughout the project lifecycle
Retain and instruct external counsel, experts, mediators, and arbitrators
Draft, review, and interpret legal documentation and contracts
Develop and implement strategies for dispute prevention and resolution, including delivering training
Support business operations, including accounts receivable recovery efforts and shared services initiatives
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, senior leadership, insurers, and external partners to protect business interests