Legal Counsel

Ferrovial Construction Canada Inc. and VINCI Construction Grands Projects are undertaking the design, build, and finance of the Ontario Line Southern Civil, Stations and Tunnel (South Civil) package.

As Ontario Transit Group Constructor GP, we have mobilized our design and construction crews, with major works. The South Civil contract is anticipated to be completed in 2030.

The project will strengthen Ontario’s economy by supporting an estimated 1,500 jobs at the peak of construction.

What is the project?

• A six-kilometer tunnel and associated tunnelling works from Exhibition to Don Yard portal (west of the Don River).
• Stations:
  • One above-ground station to be integrated with the existing GO Transit Exhibition Station.
  • Two underground stations to be integrated with the existing TTC Osgoode and Queen subway stations.
  • Four new underground stations (King/Bathurst, Queen/Spadina, Moss Park, Corktown).

The benefits to Ontario!

• Faster, more frequent and reliable access to rapid transit with more than 227,500 people living within a 10-minute walk of an Ontario Line station.
• Improve the quality of life for commuters by reducing daily travel time.
• Reduce crowding on the existing Line 1 (Yonge-University) subway.
• Up to 57,000 more jobs accessible by transit (in 45 minutes or less) for Toronto residents.
• Economic and community growth along the future transit line and thousands of job opportunities annually during construction.
• Reduction in traffic congestion, greenhouse gases and fuel consumption by providing an alternative transportation option.

The Legal Counsel will support the Project team and the Legal Director on various legal and contractual matters including, but not limited to, the drafting and negotiation of agreements, templates, contractual interpretation, the handling of claims and litigation and dispute resolution proceedings.

Under the Legal Director’s supervision, the Legal Counsel will, among other things:

• Draft, negotiate and review subcontracts and template documents in collaboration with the Procurement department.
• Provide Construction Act legal advice.
• Provide support in litigation and dispute resolution proceedings.
• Provide support to the Property team in respect of access and permit matters.
• Advise the Contract Management team in respect of the administration of contracts, including design agreements and subcontracts.
• Draft and review correspondence in support of Project Agreement variations and claims.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda.

• 5-7 years of experience in litigation or corporate counsel roles
• Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Ontario
• Experience in construction, engineering, or related industries is a significant asset
• Experience on P3 and other large complex construction projects is a significant asset
• Experience with dispute resolution is an asset
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Intellectual curiosity and great commercial judgment 
• The ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and trust with all stakeholders
• Strong inter-personal skills, including resiliency

We Offer: 

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Disability Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Extended medical insurance
  • (Optional) RRSP matching
  • Discretionary Bonus

Why OTG?

Welcome to Ontario Transit Group (OTG), located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, where diversity and passion collide. As we work on the groundbreaking Ontario Line project, we prioritize fostering a positive culture. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees, organizes family events, and promotes health and wellness initiatives. Our commitment to personal and professional growth means annual performance reviews, salary increases, comprehensive health benefits, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, and career development opportunities.

The benefits to Ontario are immense! With the Ontario Line, we're bringing faster, more reliable transit access to over 227,500 people within a 10-minute walk of a station. Imagine reducing daily travel time, easing crowding on Line 1, and making up to 57,000 more jobs accessible by transit in under 45 minutes for Toronto residents. As the project progresses, economic and community growth will flourish, creating thousands of job opportunities annually. And by providing an alternative transportation option, we contribute to reducing traffic congestion, greenhouse gases, and fuel consumption.

At OTG, we embrace diversity, recognizing that it strengthens us as a team and as a company. We are an equal-opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all interested candidates. We value Indigenous people, racialized people, neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, and individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities with intersectional identities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for people with disabilities. If you're ready to be part of our dynamic team in one of the world's most diverse cities, don't wait any longer—apply now!

While we appreciate your interest, only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.