Intern, Legal Counsel (Winter 2027)

Bombardier; Dorval; On-site; CAD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH in Dorval, Canada is offering a legal internship for students pursuing a law degree.

You will support internal teams, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, conduct legal research, and assist with due diligence for global clients, travel may be required.

The internship is open to students only, with an 8-month duration; bilingual English/French and strong English writing are valued, and independence and teamwork are expected.

Qualifications

• You are enrolled in a university program leading to a law degree.
• You are bilingual in English and French with strong English writing skills.
• You have experience reviewing, drafting, or analyzing contracts.
• You have experience conducting legal research and drafting clear and concise legal memoranda.
• You are able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• You are comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams that may include lawyers, engineers, sales professionals, and marketing or strategy analysts.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the company’s internal teams, including Sales, Contracts (aircraft transactions), Marketing, Communications, and Flight Operations.
• Draft and assist in negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including licensing, marketing, pilot services, and confidentiality agreements.
• Conduct legal research across various areas of law, including commercial law, contract law, private international law, and privacy law, and communicate findings to the Legal team through written memoranda or oral presentations.
• Support the due diligence process for clients from around the world in compliance with anti-money laundering and counter‑terrorist financing requirements.
• Gain first‑hand insight into the role of in‑house counsel within a global publicly traded company.
• Collaborate with highly skilled business and legal professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for a company recognized as a Canadian industry leader.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Contract review/drafting experience

Legal research

Independent / multitask

Education

Law degree in progress (JD)

Job description

Innovation is in our DNA... is it in yours?
Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, creating innovative and game-changing planes. Our products and services provide world‑class experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety. We are a global organization focused on working together with a team spirit.

Your boarding pass will include...

Several conferences, including:

• Meet An Executive
• Women Taking Flight

Learning more about Bombardier, including:

• Bombardier Products conference
• Visits of the Bombardier sites
• Bombardier Academy of Learning

Many social/networking opportunities, including:

• Networking for Success

What are your contributions to the team?

• Provide legal support to the company’s internal teams, including Sales, Contracts (aircraft transactions), Marketing, Communications, and Flight Operations.

Draft and assist in negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including licensing, marketing, pilot services, and confidentiality agreements.

Conduct legal research across various areas of law, including commercial law, contract law, private international law, and privacy law, and communicate findings to the Legal team through written memoranda or oral presentations.

Support the due diligence process for clients from around the world in compliance with anti-money laundering and counter‑terrorist financing requirements.

Gain first‑hand insight into the role of in‑house counsel within a global publicly traded company.

Collaborate with highly skilled business and legal professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for a company recognized as a Canadian industry leader.

How to thrive in this role?

• You are enrolled in a university program leading to a law degree.
• You are a Canadian citizen or have the required immigration status/work authorization to work full‑time at Bombardier.
• You have strong business acumen and an interest in commercial law.
• You are enthusiastic about working alongside skilled and motivated lawyers in the fast-paced environment of a global company operating in a cutting‑edge industry.
• You are bilingual in English and French and have strong English writing skills.
• You have experience reviewing, drafting, or analyzing contracts.
• You have experience conducting legal research and drafting clear and concise legal memoranda.
• You are able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• You are comfortable collaborating with cross‑functional teams that may include lawyers, engineers, sales professionals, and marketing or strategy analysts.
• Knowledge of the aerospace industry and availability for an internship extension are considered assets, but are not required.

Boarding Information:

• Duration: 8months

It is important to note that our internship opportunities are open to students only, not new graduates. All our interns may be required to occasionally travel outside of Canada for training/work purpose.