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In-House Counsel
@ JD Development Group
Markham, Ontario
Overview
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.
Responsibilities:
- 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
Requirements summary:
- 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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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- Not provided
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | Law Society of Ontario good standing |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Law |
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JD Development Group
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A Different Way of Living
Full company description
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.
- LinkedIn followers
- 12,528
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 59
- Reported office locations
- 7100 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 301, Markham, Ontario L3R 5J2, CA
- Business categories
- Leasing
- Construction
- Finance
- Architecture
- Project Management
- Financial Services
- Other recorded names
- JD Development Group
- Specialties
- Student Housing
- Low-rise
- High-rise
- Mixed-use
- and Commercial
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real Estate |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Markham, Ontario |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 2010 |
| Specialties | Student HousingLow-riseHigh-riseMixed-useand Commercial |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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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.
- 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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