Legal Counsel

4 months ago

Dorval, Canada Bombarbier Full time

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?

Collaborate with internal clients of Bombardier in the resolution of various contentious or potentially contentious matters by investigating issues, analyzing facts, providing guidance, drafting letters or agreements, and negotiating with various stakeholders in order to prevent lawsuits or develop strategies in anticipation of litigation; Manage Bombardier’s litigation files worldwide by supervising the work of external counsel, developing effective strategies with them and taking part in the various phases of litigation (motions, depositions, trials); Attend depositions, trials and mediations when needed; Handle Bombardier’s obligations as part of the discovery (including “e-discovery”) phase of complex litigation matters, including Bombardier employees witness preparation; Report to the Bombardier management team on the progress of and strategy of litigation matters; Handle various types of litigation and commercial claims covering all business segments of Bombardier, including procurement, sale of aircraft and aftermarket; Assume a leading role in risk management; Use your leadership and soft skills to influence decisions and outcomes, even if you do not have supervisory powers over other people; In general, play a crucial role in providing guidance and training to internal clients in order to prevent litigation or learn from previous lawsuits.

How to thrive in this role? Skills, knowledge & experience:

You are a practicing member of a Canadian province or US state bar, including preferably the Quebec Bar. Having earned a degree in both civil and common law is an asset; You have at least 5 years of relevant expertise in commercial litigation, most of which at a renowned law firm; You show leadership skills, a strong level of autonomy and excellent judicial instincts both in a litigious or business context in order to have the required confidence to make difficult and strategic decisions in a fast-paced environment. You will show a capacity to challenge or rethink strategies presented by outside counsels; You are comfortable to evolve in a highly technical environment in which engineering/aerospace concepts are frequently discussed; You easily manage a busy schedule and are open to travel for business around the world, sometimes on short notice; You are an excellent communicator, a strong negotiator and drafter and have a superior persuasion capacity; You have an interest in new technologies and able to work in a constantly evolving environment; You are perfectly bilingual (French, English) both orally and in writing.

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed 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.

Job Legal Counsel

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift 

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 4836 Legal Counsel 

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