Senior Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada CAE Inc Full time

Company Overview:

CAE Inc is a world-class company and industry leader in the technology sector, with a diverse range of projects that contribute to innovation and progress.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team. This role will involve advising on, drafting, and negotiating sophisticated agreements in various sectors, with a focus on the technology sector between CAE and its suppliers.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Contractual Solutions: Identify legal and contractual solutions to enable procurement and business teams to close deals and achieve operational/technical/savings objectives.
  • Agreement Drafting and Negotiation: Draft and negotiate different types of contracts related to all CAE business units, including Software as a Service (SAAS) agreements, license agreements, contracts for acquisitions of goods & services, memorandum of agreements, letters of intent, and partnership agreements.
  • Risk Mitigation Strategy: Recommend a legal and contractual risk mitigation strategy for terms such as indemnification, liabilities, warranties, commercial and business terms.
  • Contractual Issues: Provide advice to procurement teams and business units on all contractual issues related to supply and joint collaborations, focusing on Intellectual Property and Technology licensing and agreements.
  • Contract Template Development: Lead the development and implementation of various contract templates, including digital and software licensing.

Requirements:

  • Education: University degree in law or relevant equivalent experience.
  • Experience: Three to eight 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.
  • Negotiation Skills: Flexible in contract negotiations and able to propose legal solutions to enable procurement and business teams to close deals.
  • Communication Skills: Drafts and creatively adapts contractual language based on business needs and requirements as communicated by stakeholders.
  • Digital Tools: Agile in the use of digital tools such as MS Office, SAP Ariba.
  • Languages: Bilingual (French and English), both orally and in writing.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

  • Diversity and Inclusion: CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Work-Life Balance: Supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance.

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