Senior Legal Counsel

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

Why join us?

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

Bombardier’s Benefits Program

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
Competitive base salary
Retirement savings plan
Employee Assistance Program
Tele Health Program
What are your contributions to the team?
Report to the Director, Legal Services for Aftermarket Services & Corporate Strategy
Partner with business units to help lead strategic files related to the aviation aftermarket business, including in relation to large scale construction & development projects, M&A projects, digital innovations and supply chain, such as agreements for lease, leases, asset or share purchase agreements, support services agreements, authorized service facility agreements, maintenance contracts, agreements for new products and services and supply chain agreements. Such support will include drafting and reviewing documents, proactively engaging
with stakeholders in order to develop and implement action plans as well as managing the support of external counsels
Manage claims and potentially litigious matters independently or in collaboration with other teams in Legal Services
Play a key role in proactively managing risk through training and coaching, as well as through the creation and implementation of efficient contract governance processes
Be solicited by your stakeholders regularly in order to ensure compliance with contracts and to obtain an interpretation on different contractual provisions. Your recommendations will impact the day-to-day relationships with our customers and our service providers
Be relied upon for your ability to identify and anticipate commercial and contractual risks by ensuring efficient communication between your stakeholders and other business units such as Legal, Tax, Risk Management and Export Control
Anticipate the needs of your stakeholder and proactively develop solutions to meet them
Serve as a key resource on complex and critical issues.
How to thrive in this role?
You are a member in good standing of the Ontario or Québec Bar. Having a business degree would be considered an asset
You have minimum 8 years of experience practicing commercial/contractual or transactional law. Experience in intellectual property law would be considered an asset
You show great leadership, are autonomous and have excellent legal and business acumen, enabling you to take quick decisions and provide strategic advice in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
You are at ease to work in an environment where technical questions are discussed
You can easily manage a busy schedule
You have strong negotiations, drafting and communication skills as well as a strong capacity to convince people You have sound business judgment, coupled with good business sense, allowing you to provide efficient and value-added advice and solutions
You demonstrate strong organizational skills
You are perfectly bilingual (French and English), both verbally and in writing
You have good knowledge of MS-Office environment (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
This role may require travel occasionally

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and passionate individuals.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.

Job Senior Legal Counsel

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 10140 Senior Legal Counsel