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JD Development Group

In-House Counsel

Markham, ON, Canada

$125-170K annually · Full-time

Within 25 km of Richmond Hill · About 8.2 km from the city centre

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Pay: $125-170K annually
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 4–9 years of legal experience, preferably in construction, real estate, or commercial law
Posted: Jun 22, 2026

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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 provides strategic legal guidance and manages complex contracts and disputes within the company's construction and real estate development operations. They also oversee litigation and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must have a law degree and be in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, along with 4-9 years of legal experience, preferably in construction or real estate law. Strong negotiation and risk management skills are essential for this role.

Skills

Legal Advice
Contract Negotiation
Risk Management
Compliance
Litigation
Arbitration
Mediation
Construction Law
Real Estate Law
Commercial Law
Corporate Law
Supervision
Mentoring
Drafting
Ontario's Construction Act
Dispute Management

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Keywords

In-House Counsel
Legal Function
Construction
Real Estate Development
Strategic Legal Guidance
Risk Assessment
Compliance
Contracts
Disputes
Litigation
Arbitration
Mediation
Ontario's Construction Act
Corporate Policies
Law Clerk
Negotiation
Drafting

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