Bilingual (English/French) Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Montreal, Canada CAE Inc Full time
You want to join a world-class company and industry leader with projects to which you would be proud to contribute? p>

We are looking for an experienced, flexible legally trained professional to advise on, draft and negotiate sophisticated agreements in various sectors, most notably in the technology sector between CAE and its suppliers. p>

Main responsibilities:

  • Identify legal and contractual solutions to enable procurement and business teams to close the deal and achieve operational/technical/savings objectives.
  • Draft and negotiate different types of contracts related to all CAE business units such as but not limited to Software as a Service (SAAS) agreements, license agreements, contracts for acquisitions of goods & services, memorandum of agreements, letters of intent and partnership agreements.
  • Recommend a legal and contractual risk mitigation strategy for such terms as indemnification, liabilities, warranties in addition to commercial and business terms.
  • Provide advice to procurement teams and business units on all contractual issues related to supply and joint collaborations with a focus in Intellectual Property and Technology licensing and agreements.
  • Lead the development and implementation of various contract templates including but not limited to digital and software licensing.

The successful candidate shall have:

  • University degree in law or relevant equivalent experience.
  • Three to eight (3-8) years’ experience working in a law firm or a corporation, including experience in the negotiation of licensing agreements, intellectual property, commercial transactions and drafting of commercial agreements.
  • Flexible in contract negotiations and able to propose legal solutions to enable procurement and business teams to close the deal.
  • Drafts and creatively adapts contractual language based on business needs and requirements as communicated by stakeholders.
  • Agile in the use of digital tools such as MS Office, SAP Ariba.
  • Bilingual (French and English), both orally and in writing.Equal Opportunity Employer

    CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

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