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JD Development Group

In-House Counsel

Markham, ON, Canada

$125,000 to $170,000 CAD / year · Full-time

Within 25 km of Pickering · About 13.3 km from the city centre

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Job details

Pay: $125,000 to $170,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 4–9 years of legal experience, preferably in construction, real estate, or commercial law.
Posted: Jun 9, 2026

Original job 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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Responsibilities

The In-House Counsel leads the legal function for construction and real estate operations, providing strategic guidance and managing complex contracts. The role involves overseeing risk, compliance, and litigation while supervising the Law Clerk.

Requirements

Requires a law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Candidates need 4–9 years of legal experience, specifically with strong knowledge of Ontario's Construction Act.

Skills

Strategic Legal Advice
Contract Negotiation
Risk Management
Compliance
Litigation Management
Drafting
Staff Supervision
Corporate Law
Real Estate Law
Construction Law

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Keywords

Ontario Construction Act
Liens
Holdbacks
Prompt Payment
Adjudication
Prime Contracts
Subcontractor Agreements
Purchase And Sale Agreements
Leases
Arbitration
Mediation
Law Society Of Ontario
Corporate Policies
Legal Templates
Real Estate Development

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