Vice President, Deputy General Counsel – Major Projects

TYLin

Vice President, Deputy General Counsel leading complex infrastructure project negotiations. Oversee legal guidance for major projects within TYLin’s global operations.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 $270,000 - $310,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Works on some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects in North America on an immediate basis and multi - nationally over time
Be a trusted advisor at the highest levels of the business
Influences strategic decisions that will grow our alternative delivery practice in a sustainable, resilient, and risk-aware way
Shape how we approach risk, partnership, and commercial strategy for alternative and complex-delivery projects
Build internal and external relationships that directly impact winning and delivering projects
Join a growing team of legal, compliance, and risk professionals who support our three leading business brands and regions, as part of a global network of legal professionals in our parent organization, the Sidara Collaborative
Key Responsibilities Lead high-stakes negotiations for complex and/or alternative delivery project contracts (DB, PDB, DBFOM, PPP, IPD, and collaborative contracting models), focusing initially on projects located in our largest region, North America.
Partners with company leaders, pursuit teams, and joint venture partners to structure alternative delivery deals aligned with our commercial and risk appetite that win and perform
Provide end-to-end legal guidance for the full project pursuit lifecycle—from bid/no-bid decisions to teaming agreements, proposals, interviews, contract finalization, project delivery, and claims resolution
Support claims avoidance, mitigation, and resolution strategies for complex projects, working collaboratively with project teams, external counsel, and other members of the Company’s global Legal, Compliance, and Risk (LCR) team, as needed
Develop and maintain contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and best-practice guidance documents for complex project contracts, to streamline project delivery across business lines and regions
Partner with General Counsel to define our contract negotiating strategy for complex contracts and major projects representing some of the highest risk and highest reward project opportunities.
Shapes and advances enterprise governance and risk culture for complex projects
Works collaboratively with and provides thought leadership and mentorship to regional attorneys of the Company working on complex contracts and alternative delivery projects
Build, lead, and mentor a dedicated legal team specializing in complex projects over time
Monitor emerging legal, regulatory, and industry trends relevant to collaborative and alternative project delivery models; update stakeholders and influence strategy accordingly
Represent the legal function in client-facing settings, strategic partnerships, and industry events, strengthening TYLin’s leadership profile in the alternative delivery space
Collaborate with global legal, risk, and compliance team members to ensure consistency in contracting practices and enterprise-wide risk governance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB); active bar membership in a U.S. State or Canadian Province
Minimum of 15 years’ legal experience with a strong focus on major infrastructure or capital project delivery, including at least 7 years supporting alternative delivery methods
Demonstrated expertise in negotiating, drafting, and advising on complex contracts for projects in North America using alternative or complex delivery methods such as P3, DB, DBFOM , joint venture, and concession arrangement
Expertise in cross-border contracting is highly desirable
In-depth understanding of risk allocation, bonding/insurance structures, performance security, and subcontractor relationships under various delivery models
Business-oriented legal mindset with the ability to balance commercial opportunity and contractual risk
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to lead through influence and support senior executives, technical leaders, and external partners
Experience coordinating or managing outside counsel
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, matrixed, and collaborative global environment
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
continuing education benefits
paid time off
employee assistance program
retirement savings plan with company matching contributions

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Hard Skills & Tools

Juris Doctor (JD)Bachelor of Laws (LLB)contract negotiationcontract draftinglegal advisingrisk allocationbonding structuresinsurance structuresperformance securitysubcontractor relationships

Soft Skills

communication skillsleadershipinfluencecollaborationmentorshiprelationship buildingstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingbusiness-oriented mindsetcross-functional teamwork

Certifications

active bar membership