In-House Legal Counsel

Taggart Group of Companies

Job Title: In-House Legal Counsel

Company: Taggart Group of Companies

Reports to: General Counsel

Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000

Location: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa ON / hybrid role

About Us

At Taggart, we're more than a company. We are a proud, family-owned business with deep roots in Eastern Ontario. We're leaders in building communities, from infrastructure and commercial spaces to residential homes. Our long-standing stability and continued growth create a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands-on experience and build a lasting career.

The Taggart Group of Companies is a full-service construction organization consisting of five major operating companies. Taggart Group delivers expert leadership in real estate development, planning, design, finance, construction, and management.

Our wide breadth of expertise and scope of work allows us to offer a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands-on experience and build a lasting career.

At Taggart, you will be part of something bigger, and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success.

Building integrity, quality, and community together.

About this Role

In-house Legal Counsel will play a vital role in providing comprehensive legal support and guidance to our organization. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the successful candidate will be responsible for project managing various real estate transactions, drafting and negotiating agreements, reviewing commercial and corporate contracts, researching, reviewing and drafting policies, legal research and memo preparation, handling small claims court matters and offering general legal advice. The ideal candidate should possess excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills to support the strategy and goals of the Taggart Group of Companies and its affiliate companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee and manage real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, leases, financing, development agreements, management agreements, and construction agreements.
• Drafting and Negotiation: Prepare and negotiate agreements, policies and other legal documentation related to commercial and residential real estate transactions. This includes drafting commercial leases, amendments, and ancillary legal documents.
• Legal Precedents: Establish and maintain updated legal precedents such as leases, purchase and sale agreements, releases, and construction contracts.
• Contract Review: Review various types of commercial and corporate agreements and provide legal advice on the potential legal implications for the organization.
• General Legal Support: Offer comprehensive legal and advisory support to the organization on a wide range of legal matters.
• Outside Counsel Management: Efficiently manage relationships with external law firms and ensure effective collaboration and coordination.
• Legal Compliance: Stay up-to-date with laws, rulings, and regulations that impact the organization, particularly in areas relevant to our operations.
• Skill Development: Demonstrate a willingness to expand expertise in new areas of law and actively contribute to problem-solving initiatives.
• Reporting: Provide regular reports and updates to the General Counsel on ongoing projects, legal risks, and compliance matters.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Education: Possess a degree in law (LLB/JD) from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in private practice or in-house legal roles.
• Licensing: Be licensed with the Law Society of Ontario or eligible for licensing.
• Negotiation and Communication Skills: Exhibit excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Organization and Professionalism: Demonstrate strong organizational skills, professionalism, and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Legal Knowledge: A solid understanding of real estate law, leasing law and/or planning law is an asset
• Technological Proficiency: Be proficient in using Microsoft Office programs and other relevant legal software.

Physical/Sensory Effort/Work Environment

• Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines.
• Sitting or Standing for long periods of time at workstation.
• Overtime may be required on an as-needed basis.

Accommodation Requests

The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to hr@taggart.ca with your request.

Salary Range

The salary range shown reflects expected total annual compensation, including base pay, bonuses, and/or commissions.

Thank You for Considering Taggart Group of Companies
Thank you for your interest in joining Taggart Group of Companies. We appreciate every application, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any such submissions become the property of Taggart Group of Companies and are not eligible for compensation. AI may be used to screen and assess candidates.