The Cahill Group is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Contracts Advisor to join our team. This role will work closely with Senior Leadership and Project Managers to identify, analyze, and mitigate contractual and legal issues across multiple projects, divisions, and subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to contract management and dispute resolution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide contract management support across a portfolio of projects.
- Maintain ongoing client communication and resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Assist Senior Leaders with contractual matters, including liaising with external law firms and consultants.
- Review project insurance needs to ensure compliance with Cahill and Client requirements.
- Develop, negotiate, and issue terms and conditions for subcontracts and agreements, ensuring proper flow-down of relevant prime contract requirements.
- Draft and proof contractual correspondence.
- Conduct detailed reviews of various contractual agreements and compensation models.
- Support bid-stage contract review to identify risks and obligations.
- Lead negotiations and settlements of commercial issues and potential disputes.
- Assist project teams in understanding contractual risks and obligations.
- Assist in resolving contract and subcontract disputes.
- Develop teaming agreements for partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.
- Provide support in corporate transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring.
- Oversee leasing agreements as needed.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree in Business, Engineering, Law, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a legal or contracts environment.
- Strong understanding of contract terminology and construction-related risks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong time management skills with a proactive and logical approach.
The Cahill Group is one of the largest multi-disciplinary construction companies in Canada. Cahill is building the future of oil and gas, mining, hydro, and social infrastructure on some of the largest construction and fabrication project sites in the country. People really are at the heart of everything we do. So, we will always put the health, well-being, and safety of our people above all.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive culture creates a work environment that is supportive, engaging and rewarding. We welcome, recognize, and celebrate diverse backgrounds, cultures, demographics, perspectives, and experiences within our team. Being you at The Cahill Group is what makes us stronger and enables innovation and creativity in meeting tomorrow’s challenges. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer actively seeking to recruit a diverse and talented workforce.
If you require any accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted.