Legal Counsel (Commercial & Employment)

About the role

Our client, an international transportation organization, is seeking a motivated Legal Counsel to join its growing Toronto team. The role focuses on providing commercial and employment law support to internal stakeholders while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, service agreements, and partnership documents.
• Advise business units on employment law matters, including hiring, termination, and workplace policies.
• Support projects in construction, infrastructure, and public‑private partnership (P3) contexts when required.
• Conduct legal research and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Liaise with external counsel and manage legal risk across the organization.

Required profile

• Minimum of 3 years of post‑qualification experience as a lawyer.
• At least 2 years of experience in commercial and/or employment law.
• Experience with construction, infrastructure or P3 projects is an asset but not mandatory.

Required skills

What we offer

• Dynamic, young team with a focus on professional development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Balanced workload promoting work‑life harmony.