Legal Contract Manager

CAE; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled legal professional to join their dynamic team in Montreal. This pivotal role involves advising on and negotiating complex agreements, particularly in the technology sector. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure timely business deals while mitigating legal risks. With a focus on intellectual property and technology licensing, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative and innovative environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and possess strong bilingual communication skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in legal roles, particularly in contract negotiations.
• Ability to draft and adapt contracts based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various types of contracts for CAE business units.
• Advise procurement teams on contractual issues and risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Legal Drafting

Intellectual Property Law

Commercial Transactions

Bilingual (French and English)

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

University degree in law

Tools

MS Office

SAP Ariba

Job description

About This Role

Are you looking for a work environment where you can innovate, reach greater heights and collaborate with experts from a wide range of sectors? You want to join a world-class company and industry leader with projects to which you would be proud to contribute? Come share your passion with us!

We are looking for an experienced, flexible legally trained professional to advise on, draft and negotiate sophisticated agreements in various sectors, most notably in the technology sector between CAE and its suppliers. Based in Montreal, this role is a key player in enabling business deals with suppliers to proceed in a timely manner while advising and/or negotiating contractual terms for CAE.

Main Responsibilities:

• Identify legal and contractual solutions to enable procurement and business teams to close the deal and achieve operational/technical/savings objectives.
• Draft and negotiate different types of contracts related to all CAE business units such as but not limited to Software as a Service (SAAS) agreements, license agreements, contracts for acquisitions of goods & services, memorandum of agreements, letters of intent and partnerships agreements.
• Recommend a legal and contractual risk mitigation strategy for such terms as indemnification, liabilities, warranties in addition to commercial and business terms.
• Provide advice to procurement teams and business units on all contractual issues related to supply and joint collaborations with a focus in Intellectual Property and Technology licensing and agreements.
• Lead the development and implementation of various contract templates including but not limited to digital and software licensing.

The Successful Candidate Shall Have:

• University degree in law or relevant equivalent experience.
• Three to eight (3-8) 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.
• Flexible in contract negotiations and able to propose legal solutions to enable procurement and business team to close the deal.
• Drafts and creatively adapts contractual language based on business needs and requirements as communicated by stakeholders with little to no contractual skillsets.
• Collaborates with various stakeholders using good business acumen and customer-focused mindset.
• Autonomous, proactive and capable of multi-tasking within a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, with tight deadlines.
• Agile in the use of digital tools such as MS Office, SAP Ariba.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Bilingual (French and English), both orally and in writing.

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 diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at [e-mail].