Technology and Intellectual Property Legal Counsel

CAE; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE is seeking a highly motivated Technology and Intellectual Property Lawyer to join their dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience in technology and IP law, focusing on innovation, AI, and data privacy. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects in a supportive environment that values collaboration and initiative.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Occasional work from home

Attractive employee benefits

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in technology and/or IP law.
• Strong knowledge of IP laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on technology and IP-related matters.
• Draft and negotiate technology-related agreements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

About This Role

Passionate about your field? Looking for a work environment where you can innovate, reach greater heights and collaborate with experts from a wide range of sectors? Want to join a world‑class company and industry leader with projects to which you would be proud to contribute? Then CAE is the right employer for you! Come share your passion with us!

The role we are offering you:

We are seeking a highly motivated Technology and/or Intellectual Property Lawyer to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in technology and/or IP law, with a strong background in handling legal matters related to intellectual property development, technology transactions, AI, and data privacy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of technology and IP-related matters, including innovation and R&D, data, licensing, AI procuring and developing, independent developments, and copyright issues.

• Draft, review, and negotiate various technology-related agreements with significant IP components (e.g., partnership, development, data or software licensing, SaaS, and other IP-related contracts).

• Conduct legal research and analysis on emerging technology and IP issues, and provide strategic guidance to the business.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, engineering, communications and marketing, to ensure compliance with IP laws and regulation, including AI.

• Take on initiatives to implement or improve current policies and processes in line with current business needs and anticipated company growth.

• Participate in the development of tools (including training tools) for the legal department and for the other CAE departments.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in technology and IP law, and provide training and education to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• 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 Québec, Ontario, or another jurisdiction;

• A minimum of three years’ relevant experience in high-technology and IP law (primarily copyrights) within a company or a national law firm;

• Strong knowledge of IP laws and regulations, including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret laws

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills;

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment;

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and creativity, with a keen attention to detail;

• Ability to work under pressure with a variety of clients;

• Ability to efficiently manage priorities;

• Team spirit;

• A love of learning and knowledge sharing;

• Initiative and a proactive attitude;

• Experience in government procurement would be considered an asset;

• Proficient skills in the use of Microsoft Office 365 environment, including Copilot.
  

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 software-based 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, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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Position Type

Regular

CAE 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.

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