Location ON, Ottawa - Governance and Legal Affairs Security Level: Language Requirement: The Legal Counsel, Operations, develops and maintains strategic policies and standard procurement documents under the direction of the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. The incumbent provides expert guidance and advice on legal matters arising in all DCC service lines, and analyzes, interprets and implements complex legal policy and law reform proposals. Supporting the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, the incumbent applies relevant knowledge (e.g. legal principles, procedures, the substantive law and possible options), skills and attributes to each matter, developing and advising an appropriate course of action, and implementing and communicating decisions taken by the Corporation. The Legal Counsel, Operations, interprets legislation and regulations, drafts contracts, clauses, policies, leases and other related documents, and conducts research and studies, as needed. Provide legal counsel for key strategic initiatives related to Client-Partner procurement Provide legal counsel to all service lines in other areas, such as anti-corruption and fraud mitigation Manage risk in the procurement process Develop and maintain solicitation and contract documents to support contract services delivery Develop and maintain strategic policies Develop, lead and manage strategic corporate initiatives related to procurement Maintain the fraud detection and prevention program Produce effective internal and external reports, analyze data and make recommendations to support the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Participate in external committees and meetings related to procurement policy (e.g. Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in procurement, competitive bidding, contract law (as they apply to all DCC service areas, including construction) and trade agreements Government policies, trade agreements and external reporting requirements Procurement risk management principles Minimum: university degree in law (JD, LLB, BCL or LLL) with eight or more years' relevant experience in procurement of construction-related services, including providing related legal counsel; membership in good standing in a provincial or territorial law society Use applicable computer software and operating systems Possess strong research, analytical and contract writing skills Be bilingual (English and French); Apply risk management techniques Provide advice to senior management Typical office environment with occasional travel In your role as Legal Counsel, Operations, your package is valued at 25% to 30% of your salary. 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, health and dental premiums, and life, accidental death, and short- and long-term disability insurance $750 Health Care Spending Account (for some medical expenses that aren't covered under provincial plans or our standard insurance plan) Hybrid workplace options including $400 allowance every two years to support work-from-home options To begin a career with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), you must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.Employees are further required to review their obligations under the Code and notify the President's Office of any changes in their circumstances at the earliest possible opportunity, and to complete the Annual Update once a year. We actively encourage applications from all, including but not limited to, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. DCC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all requests for accommodation based on a medical contraindication, religion or another prohibited ground for discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act .