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Corporate Counsel

@ Turner Construction Company

Calgary, AB · Edmonton, AB

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Overview

Turner Construction Company is hiring a Corporate Counsel based in Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta, to provide day-to-day legal advice on contracts and construction law for assigned business units and regions. The role involves contract review, risk assessment, litigation support and legal training for business partners, working alongside Canadian and US attorneys. The annual base salary range is CA$165,000 to CA$200,000, depending on experience and fit.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal advice and risk assessments on contracts and construction law
  • Review owner contracts and support bidding and negotiation
  • Analyze change orders, waivers and project agreements for legal risks
  • Manage litigation and corporate disclosures for RFQ/RFP responses
  • Deliver legal training to business units on ethics and compliance

Requirements summary:

  • Experience in contracts and construction law
  • Strong analytical and risk-assessment skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a team of attorneys
  • Knowledge of legal research and due diligence

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Employer posting date
2026-06-12
First seen by our source
2026-10-15
Source record updated
2026-10-15

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentLegal & compliance
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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Job description

Position Description:
Provide day to day counsel, guidance and support related to contracts/construction law and other legal matters for assigned Business Units and/or regions. This position will be based in either Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of Canadian and US-based attorneys in Turner’s Legal Department.

Annual base salary range for this position may be CA$165,000 to CA$200,000, depending on experience and fit.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal advice and risk assessments across a broad range of legal matters related to contracts/construction law.
  • Advise business partners on legal, contractual and risk matters impacting their areas of responsibility.
  • Analyze and summarize legal documents and complex business transactions and contracts.
  • Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems involving the assigned Business Units.
  • Conduct and compile research, maintain/update organized legal due diligence documents.
  • Review owner contracts and support Business Unit leaders in the bidding/negotiation process.
  • Review routine project-related agreements (e.g. BIM releases, crane swing agreements, title company deliverables, lender consents.).
  • Analyze change orders and waivers/releases prepared by others for legal risks.
  • Partner with lead counsel in the management and resolution of contested matters.
  • Manage litigation and corporate disclosures for RFQ/RFP responses.
  • Partner with the Corporate Secretary regarding authorizing resolutions to accompany bids.
  • Maintain and utilize best practices with respect to contract terms.
  • Deliver legal training to the Business Units on a variety of legal topics, including project specific requirements and ethics/compliance.
  • Develop and provide input to capture market trends and continuously improve processes.
  • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

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