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? Provide legal support to various internal teams, including, contracts, new and pre-owned sales, marketing, finance, structured finance, defense, fleet account management, and flight operations. Support and/or lead the negotiation of multi-million dollar cross border agreements related to the sale of private jets around the world. You will be responsible for drafting complex and specialized terms and conditions that balance Bombardier’s risk and the needs of our unique customers. Draft and negotiate an array of commercial agreements such as, letters of intent, aircraft leases, secured financing instruments, and marketing agreements. Manage disputes combining your business acumen with your risk mitigation abilities. Train internal stakeholders in order to improve their understanding of legal concepts to help prevent litigation. Collaborate with a team of highly skilled, highly accomplished business and legal minds to achieve the best results for Bombardier. Be presented with opportunities to travel to glamorous destinations. Participate and contribute in meetings with Bombardier senior management and with high net worth individuals. Lead efforts to address continuing improvement to standard agreements. How to thrive in this role? You are a practicing member of the bar of at least one Canadian province or territory or one U.S. state, preferably Québec and/or New York. Having a civil law and a common law degree would be considered an asset. You have a minimum of 10 years of experience practicing commercial or transactional law or complex commercial litigation, with at least 3 years of practice within a renowned law firm. You are a leader and you have excellent legal and business acumen. You possess strong interpersonal and persuasion skills. You have strong drafting skills in English. You are available to work flexible, extended and/or irregular working hours in line with business demands, and to travel on short notice. You know how to work autonomously. You are bilingual – French and English. Proven experience in or knowledge of the aviation industry is an asset. 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  10149 Senior Legal Counsel  #LI-hybrid