Senior Legal Counsel
Senior Legal Counsel
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About This Role
CAE is an international hightech company specialised in training and operational support solutions in civil aviation defense and security and healthcare.
Passionate about your field Looking for a work environment where you can innovate meet challenges and collaborate with experts from various sectors Want to join a worldclass company and industry leader and be proud to contribute to our projects and mission Come join our team and share your passion with us! Its Defense and Security Canada Legal department which spans the globe is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel based in Montreal or Ottawa who has a positive and proactive attitude and is an excellent team player. The legal counsel must be prepared to travel if necessary.
The role we are offering you:
Write revise comment on and negotiate different types of contracts and documents related to all activities carried out by the Company and its subsidiaries in the military fields including as examples sales contracts licenses financing agreements assets or company acquisitions service contracts joint ventures strategic partnerships bids and tenders;
Manage claims against third parties;
Advise the various internal stakeholders on all types of legal matters;
Provide advice on the interpretation of laws and regulations applicable to the Companys activities;
With the various stakeholders participate in developing and implementing various types of contracts and internal policies in line with the current Companys business needs and anticipated growth;
Coordinate the various files assigned to outside law firms;
Participate in the development of tools (including training tools) for the legal department and for the other CAE departments.
Our ideal candidatae has:
An excellent command of French and English (oral and written) and good writing skills;
A Bachelor of Laws degree (common law or equivalent experience is sought for);
Bar membership in Qubec Ontario or another jurisdiction;
A minimum of seven years relevant experience within a company or a law firm;
Problemsolving skills a customerfocus and team spirit;
Experience in government procurement would be considered an asset;
Ability to work under pressure with a variety of clients;
Ability to efficiently manage priorities;
Autonomous and innate team spirit;
A love of learning and knowledge sharing;
Initiative a proactive attitude and a sense of leadership;
Proficient skills in the use of Microsoft Office mainly Word and functional skills in the use of PowerPoint and Excel.
CAE offers:
an environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued
the opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team
the possibility to work from home occasionally
flexible schedules
attractive employee benefits
About CAE
At CAE we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company we digitalize the physical world deploying softwarebased simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else we empower pilots cabin crew airlines and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe were everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firststhe highestfidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow well make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.
Read our Read our FY24 Global Annual Activity and Sustainability Report.
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Position Type
RegularCAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race nationality colour religion sex gender indentity and expression sexual orientation disability neurodiversity veteran status age or other characteristics protected by local laws.
If you dont see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
