The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is the operator of Toronto Pearson International Airport. Toronto Pearson is Canada’s busiest airport, and one of the largest international passenger airports in North America. It is a hub for the movement of people and goods across the country, continent and around the globe. For the 2nd year running, it is among Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes’ annual ranking and the only airport to appear on the list. The focus of the GTAA is to transform the passenger experience with ambitious plans to continue to expand and improve its buildings and facilities
Recently GTAA launched Pearson LIFT, a capital plan spanning more than a decade, representing significant investment into Toronto Pearson’s facilities through several construction programs aimed at preparing Canada’s largest airport for the challenges and opportunities of the coming years and beyond. In order to assist with this growth, the GTAA has a well-developed and high-functioning Legal Department and is now seeking a Senior Legal Counsel who will support the GTAA’s high profile infrastructure projects. This Counsel will work closely with the business teams on these projects from the procurement stage through execution, including the development and drafting of bidding documents (RFPs), negotiation of project contracts and on-going provision of legal advice to project and executive management on various issues including project approvals, commercial risk and litigation. In addition to project work, there is an opportunity to manage people and broaden your generalist legal skills, working on a healthy mix of corporate/commercial work. This hybrid position, is located at Toronto Pearson (accessible from downtown via UP) and will report to the Lead Senior Infrastructure Counsel.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of construction law experience gained from a well-respected law firm and/or developer, construction/infrastructure company or contractor. Experience negotiating and drafting construction contracts, project procurement, advising on project risk and taking a leadership role on construction projects will be required. Experience with litigation management and project finance will also be of interest. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as the ability to build relationships with the business groups, will also be key components of success. This individual will need to be self-motivated, a “doer” and have the ability to juggle competing projects and interests.
The GTAA is a unique place to work – it is growing and evolving to meet the changing needs of air travelers and to achieve its bold strategic goals. It values respect and integrity and offers an environment that allows for career development for enthusiastic employees and is supportive and collaborative. If you are interested in applying to this opportunity, please send your cv and cover letter to Lorene Nagata or Brahm Nathans at NagataConnex Executive Legal Search at the contact information below.