Junior Lawyer

Location

Saint John, NB | Canada

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Risk Management and Administration, the Junior Lawyer works closely with the Contracts team to support our various lines of business. This position is responsible for assisting with case law and litigation research, conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and providing exceptional client support. The ideal candidate must possess the ability to balance competing priorities to achieve accurate and consistent work output while ensuring all tasks are completed in a timely fashion. A professional demeanor and attitude are key, as the successful candidate will be expected to communicate and work with all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Review, edit and manage Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Assist in contractual review of construction contracts
• Assist in contractual negotiations
• Assist in managing litigation files
• Reviewing and editing credit applications
• Manage contractual deadlines and notice requirements and contractual requirements
• Coordinating with outside counsel through the General Counsel
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to manage high volume of workload
• Negotiating with customers and vendors
• Willing to learn the specialty area of Construction Law

Technical Requirements

• LLB or J.D. and/or Accreditation from Federation of Law Societies (if applicable)
• 1-3 years of experience in any area of Law (Articling students will be considered)

Business Requirements

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience setting and managing priorities with flexibility in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines

Cultural Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills with confidence in communicating at all levels of the organization

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, we offer a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over one thousand employees.

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