Legal Counsel

Transforming visions into buildings.

About Buttcon

Buttcon is a 100% Canadian, employee-owned General Contractor known for delivering high-quality work, innovative solutions, and fast-tracked projects that exceed expectations. We specialize in institutional, commercial, industrial, and multi-unit residential construction, leveraging modern technologies and progressive practices to deliver exceptional results—safely and efficiently.

We believe in the power of teamwork, taking action, building for the long term, and sharing in our collective success. We care deeply about the work we do, the people we work with, and the positive impact our projects have on communities. Guided by our core values of Safety, Accountability, and being People-Focused, we are committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our success is driven by the knowledge, dedication, and passion of our people—and we invest in their development every step of the way.

About the Role

Be a part of one of Canada’s top construction companies, with successful growth each year. Our project experience is diverse and has established Buttcon as the construction partner of choice for our clients. To be a part of the Buttcon Team means you will have the opportunity to be innovative, entrepreneurial and instill safety and quality into everything you do. Buttcon is looking for individuals that have that entrepreneurial spirit, who are accountable, take responsibility and care about our company, our team, and our clients. Together we will help you by providing a challenging career in the construction industry.

We are currently looking for a highly skilled, caring, and safety focused individual for our team. Reporting to the EVP of Corporate Services, the Legal Counsel is Buttcon’s in-house specialist for construction disputes and litigation. This role is responsible for leading the strategy, management, and resolution of all formal disputes including litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and complex claims. Working closely with Legal, Risk Management, and Operations, the Legal Counsel ensures the Buttcon Central Division is well-positioned in all disputes, minimizes legal exposure, and drives efficient, commercially sound outcomes. This position requires excellent organizational skills, strong negotiation abilities, and a deep understanding of construction law with 5+ years of litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead all active litigation matters, including construction liens, breach of contract claims, delay claims, and deficiency disputes.
• Manage all aspects of litigation and provide pre-litigation counseling to internal teams.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy in partnership with external counsel.
• Oversee pleadings, affidavits, discoveries, expert reports, and trial/arbitration preparation.
• Represent the company in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Work with cross-functional partners across Buttcon, including Legal, Risk, Operations, and Construction teams, to provide counseling on existing and potential litigation matters and advise on litigation risk.
• Provide clear, practical guidance on exposure, likelihood of success, and settlement positioning.
• Support decision-making on whether to litigate, settle, or pursue alternative dispute resolution.
• Provide legal input on high-risk claims before escalation.
• Identify root causes of disputes and recommend operational or contractual improvements.
• Support training for project teams on dispute avoidance and documentation best practices.
• Act as a liaison between project leaders and external legal counsel for complex claims and litigation.
• Management of various litigation files and developing and implementing strategies and solutions to mitigate risks.
• Stay updated on industry trends and legal developments, providing insights to management to inform decision-making.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the legal and risk management functions.

Qualification & Skills

• Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.)
• Current license in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• 5+ years of construction litigation experience.
• Deep expertise with construction liens and trust claims, delay and impact claims, and arbitration and mediation.
• Experience managing external counsel and complex, multi-party disputes.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• You are self-motivated, efficient and a “doer” and you have the ability to juggle competing projects and interests.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams.

Working Condition and Environment

• Primary work location in the Head Office

This recruitment process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring selections and decisions are made by human reviewers.

This posting is for a new position within our organization.

Interested candidates are to apply through the below website: https://buttcon.bamboohr.com/careers  

While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration for the position will be contacted. Buttcon Limited is an equal opportunity employer that proudly recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. Accommodations are available on request for applicants with disabilities taking part in the recruitment and selection process. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment purposes only and not for any other purpose.