Senior Legal Counsel

Why join us?

Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets and specialized mission platforms.

Bombardier has been successful in setting the highest standards because we are a people-centric business that fosters passion, diversity and authenticity. Prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms.

What are your contributions to the team?

• Report into 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 large scale construction/development agreements, M&A projects, agreements for lease, leases, asset purchase agreements, support services agreements, authorized service facility agreements, maintenance contracts, and agreements for new products and services. Such support can include drafting or reviewing any related letters and agreements, 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 a minimum of 8 years of experience practicing commercial or transactional law or commercial litigation, with at least 3-4 years of practice within a renowned law firm.
• 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).

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

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 resourcefulness.

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.