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In-House Counsel

@ JD Development Group

Markham, Ontario

Temps plein4+ ans d’expérience
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JD Development Group is hiring an In-House Counsel to lead its legal function across construction and real estate development. The role gives strategic legal advice, owns risk and compliance, handles complex contracts and disputes, and supervises a Law Clerk. The posting states a salary of $125-170K annually and five days on site.

Responsabilités :

  • Provide strategic legal advice to executives and operational teams
  • Negotiate and approve high-value and complex agreements
  • Advise on Ontario's Construction Act, liens, holdbacks and adjudication
  • Oversee litigation, arbitration, mediation and external counsel
  • Supervise, mentor and review the work of the Law Clerk

Résumé des exigences :

  • Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
  • 4 to 9 years of legal experience, preferably in construction, real estate or commercial law
  • Strong working knowledge of Ontario's Construction Act
  • Excellent negotiation, drafting and risk-management skills
  • Proven ability to lead, delegate and develop staff

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Première détection par notre source
2026-10-09
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2026-10-16

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Détails du poste

NiveauSenior
DomaineJuridique et conformité
Expérience4 an(s) et plus
Gestion d’équipeOui
Heures par semaine40 (estimé)
Déplacementsavion : aucun · route : minimes
Milieu de travailBureau
PositionSurtout assis
Exigences physiquesphysique faible · ordinateur élevé
Permis et certificationsLaw Society of Ontario good standing
FormationDiplôme professionnel (médecine, droit…) (exigé)
Domaines d’étudesLaw

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JD Development Group

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A Different Way of Living

Description complète de l’entreprise

JD's vision for its residential developments is based on high-quality design, construction, and a management that recognizes and leverages niche market needs across the Canadian urban landscape. Our mission is to generate opportunity for investors, purchasers, and tenants through our innovations while creating 'A Different Way of Living'​. We are committed to creating long-term value by our strong track record in only offering our partners opportunities that meet stringent criteria. Our projects are developed with a singular goal, to provide the greatest return potential to our clients while ensuring all of our developments provide high-quality investments. We're different because we are considerate of the needs of others. Our capability is built on vision and experience. And our strength is built on our ability to work efficiently and diligently with our partners to deliver affordable quality products.

Abonnés LinkedIn
12 528
Personnes associées sur LinkedIn
59
Bureaux déclarés
  • 7100 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 301, Markham, Ontario L3R 5J2, CA
Catégories d’activité
  • Leasing
  • Construction
  • Finance
  • Architecture
  • Project Management
  • Financial Services
Autres noms enregistrés
  • JD Development Group
Spécialités
  • Student Housing
  • Low-rise
  • High-rise
  • Mixed-use
  • and Commercial
Le profil indique une agence de recrutement
Non
Investissement total déclaré
0

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JD's vision for its residential developments is based on high-quality design, construction, and a management that recognizes and leverages niche market needs across the Canadian urban landscape. Our mission is to generate opportunity for investors, purchasers, and tenants through our innovations while creating 'A Different Way of Living'​. We are committed to creating long-term value by our strong track record in…

ChampValeur
SecteurReal Estate
Taille11-50 employees
Siège socialMarkham, Ontario
Type d’organisationPartnership
Fondée en2010
SpécialitésStudent HousingLow-riseHigh-riseMixed-useand Commercial
Offres sur Jobsy6
LinkedInVoir la page
Description
Position Summary
The In-House Counsel leads the company's in-house legal function across its construction and real estate development operations. This role provides strategic legal guidance, owns risk and compliance, manages complex contracts and disputes, and supervises the Law Clerk. The In-House Counsel sets direction and exercises the legal judgment the role requires, while delegating documentation, coordination, and administrative execution to the Law Clerk.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic legal advice to executive leadership and operational teams on construction, real estate, commercial, and corporate matters.
  • Negotiate and approve high-value and complex agreements, including prime contracts, subcontractor and consultant agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and leases.
  • Advise on Ontario's Construction Act, including liens, holdbacks, prompt payment, and adjudication.
  • Own legal risk assessment and mitigation across projects and corporate operations.
  • Oversee litigation, arbitration, mediation, and adjudication, and manage relationships with external counsel and external legal spending.
  • Ensure regulatory and statutory compliance and approve corporate policies and legal templates.
  • Supervise, mentor, and review the work of the Law Clerk, setting priorities and quality standards.
Qualifications
  • Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
  • 4–9 years of legal experience, preferably in construction, real estate, or commercial law.
  • Strong working knowledge of Ontario's Construction Act.
  • Excellent negotiation, drafting, and risk-management skills.
  • Proven ability to lead, delegate, and develop staff.

Compensation
$125-170K annually

Work Location
5 days on site

Vacancy Status
This job posting is for an open vacancy.

Use of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used throughout the recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate assessment, and selection, to ensure efficiency and alignment with hob requirements.

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