Legal Contract Manager-EN

CAE; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aviation and aerospace seeks a skilled Legal Contract Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated agreements across various sectors, particularly in technology. You will play a crucial part in enabling timely business deals, advising on contractual terms, and mitigating legal risks. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders. If you are looking to make a significant impact in a vibrant work environment, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in a law firm or corporation.
• Flexibility in contract negotiations and drafting.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various contracts including SaaS and license agreements.
• Advise on contractual issues related to supply and collaborations.

Skills

Legal expertise in contract negotiations

Experience with SaaS agreements

Intellectual Property knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Bilingual in French and English

Proficiency in MS Office and SAP Ariba

Education

University degree in law

Tools

MS Office

SAP Ariba

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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 seeking an experienced, flexible legally trained professional to advise on, draft, and negotiate sophisticated agreements across various sectors, notably in technology, between CAE and its suppliers. Based in Montreal, this role is key in enabling timely business deals with suppliers and advising on or negotiating contractual terms for CAE.

Main Responsibilities

• Identify legal and contractual solutions to support procurement and business teams in closing deals and achieving operational, technical, and savings objectives.
• Draft and negotiate various contracts related to all CAE business units, including but not limited to SaaS agreements, license agreements, contracts for goods & services, MOUs, LOIs, and partnership agreements.
• Recommend legal and contractual risk mitigation strategies concerning indemnification, liabilities, warranties, and commercial terms.
• Advise procurement teams and business units on contractual issues related to supply, joint collaborations, especially in Intellectual Property and Technology licensing.
• Lead the development and implementation of contract templates, including digital and software licensing.

The Successful Candidate Shall Have

To succeed, the candidate must demonstrate:

• A university degree in law or relevant equivalent experience.
• 3-8 years of experience in a law firm or corporation, including licensing agreements, IP, commercial transactions, and drafting commercial agreements.
• Flexibility in contract negotiations and ability to propose legal solutions to facilitate deal closure.
• Ability to creatively draft and adapt contractual language based on business needs.
• Strong collaboration skills with stakeholders, using good business acumen.
• Autonomy, proactivity, and ability to multitask in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with digital tools such as MS Office and SAP Ariba.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Bilingual in French and English, both oral and written.

Position Details

Type: Regular, Full-time

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

CAE thanks all applicants. Only those matching the requirements will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other protected characteristics. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, including those who may need reasonable accommodations. For assistance, contact [e-mail].