Vice President, Commercial/Legal

September 30 2024

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

The Company 

Plenary Americas is a leading specialized developer of long-term public-private partnership (PPP/P3) projects.  Since its inception in 2005, we have built a portfolio of 60+ projects and more than $35 billion in North American assets under management. We are determined in our approach to deliver first-class infrastructure, build the right delivery solutions for the projects we work on and inspire people with our vision for transformational spaces. 

Why Work for Plenary Americas? 

Recognized as a Great Place to Work in both the US and Canada, we pride ourselves on our winning workplace culture. Our focus is on empowering our employees, driving results, building strong camaraderie, and celebrating our wins as a team. Together, we bring infrastructure to life. 

Responsibilities  

• Lead execution and implementation of key Commercial and Corporate strategic opportunities, including working with counterparties and reviewing and negotiating agreements;
• Provide ad-hoc Commercial support to Project Structuring and Investment group on strategic opportunities;
• Oversee commercial and revenue risk elements of existing projects, including retail space management, food services, revenue collection, etc. and oversee execution of these programs in preparation for and during project operations;
• Lead Commercial aspects of prospective secondary market deals and M&A related opportunities;
• Identify new business opportunities (e.g., existing asset variations, new lines of business, among others) to grow revenue and add value to the overall company;
• Identify opportunities to increase corporate profitability and value through risk mitigation or cost reduction;
• Provide formal and informal coaching and leadership of junior employees within the office; and
• Support senior management in other areas as required to ensure the success of the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of practice as a lawyer at a construction, engineering, or law firm with practice in construction law and/or PPP projects in Canada or the United States.
• Heavy civil construction, PPP projects, or similar experience is preferred.
• Experience with review and negotiation of construction contracts.
• Strong work ethic and high level of professional integrity. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, commitment, and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently with minimal guidance and in a team setting.
• Fluency in Spanish (both written and spoken) is an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with annual bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, and RRSP plan with employer contribution.
• Four weeks’ vacation.
• Long-term development opportunities and the ability to be part of an exciting and growing industry.

Note: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. We are committed to continuous improvement, and a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. Plenary Americas is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs only. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.