Jeremie Roussel

Jeremie L. Roussel is a partner in the Regina office of MLT Aikins, where his practice focuses on procurement, construction, infrastructure and project development. He regularly advises municipalities, school boards, mines and private sector entities on complex contracting matters.

Jeremie has extensive experience advising public sector clients on construction projects ranging from approximately $5 million to $100 million in value. His work includes procurement strategy and compliance with trade agreements, as well as the preparation and review of RFPs, tenders and related procurement documents. He also advises on the full suite of contracts that support major projects, including construction and engineering agreements.

A significant portion of Jeremie’s practice is dedicated to the mining sector. As an associate and subsequently as a partner at MLT Aikins, he has been seconded on both a full-time and part-time basis for a cumulative period of approximately two years to a leading global mining company, serving as in-house counsel. Through these secondments, he has provided hands-on legal support across a broad range of commercial, construction and operational matters, developing a practical, business-focused approach to risk allocation and contract management. He also continues to act as counsel to a major uranium producer, regularly advising on commercial and supply contracts.

Jeremie is frequently engaged to assist both public and private sector clients with the development of contract and procurement templates, including supplementary conditions to standard form agreements as well as bespoke construction, service and supply of goods agreements. He also advises on procurement documentation and processes, including RFPs and tenders, and delivers training programs tailored to client procurement and contracting needs.

Well regarded for his drafting skills, Jeremie brings a high level of precision and clarity to contract development. He takes pride in translating complex legal requirements into clear, workable contract language.

Jeremie joined MLT Aikins in 2017 after completing a one-year clerkship at the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal.

• Jeremie regularly advises municipalities, school boards and other public sector entities on construction projects between $5 million and  $100 million in value, including in relation to procurement (e.g. RFPs, Tenders and Trade Agreement compliance) and related contracts (e.g. engineering, procurement of goods)

• As an Associate and then Partner at MLT Aikins, Jeremie has been seconded on a full-time and part-time basis for a cumulative period of approximately two years to a leading global mining company in an in-house counsel role

• Jeremie is counsel to a major uranium producer, regularly advising on a variety of commercial contracts

• Jeremie regularly advises public and private sector clients in relation to the development of template documents including Supplementary Conditions for standard contracts, bespoke construction, service and supply contracts, and procurement documents including RFPs and Tenders

• Director, Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (present)
• Director, Regina Construction Association (2019–2023)

• Presenter, “Various Public Sector Procurement Considerations,” School Business Officials in Saskatchewan (Spring AGM 2024, 2025 and 2026)
• Presenter, “Government Procurement Law,” Construction Specifications Canada (November 2024)
• Presenter, “Construction Project Delivery Models,” MLT Aikins Public Procurement Seminar (October 2024)
• Author, “Key Considerations in Construction Contracts,” We Build Magazine (Spring 2024)
• Presenter, “Introduction to Trade Agreements,” MLT Aikins Public Procurement Seminar (October 2023)
• Presenter, “Legal Risks and Strategies for your Goetechnical Project,” Regina Geotechnical Group (February 2021)
• Presenter, “Understanding Your Legal Risks and Obligations as an Engineer,” Regina Engineering Society (January 2020)

• F.C. Cronkite Prize, Jurisprudence (2016)
• Class of ’60 Cronkite Prize, Torts (2014)
• M.J. Coldwell Prize, Canadian Affairs (2013)
• Dean’s Honour List, College of Arts and Science (2012–2013)