Legal Counsel

MDA Space; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their dynamic legal team. This role involves providing critical legal support across various business units, focusing on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions. With a hybrid work model, you will enjoy a collaborative environment that values innovation and problem-solving. If you are passionate about the legal field and eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects in the space and defense sectors, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to making a difference in the global space industry.

Qualifications

• 4+ years post-call experience, ideally with in-house and top-tier law firm.
• Experience in corporate governance and commercial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on strategic transactions and corporate governance.
• Review and negotiate complex commercial contracts.

Skills

Corporate Legal Support

Commercial Transactions

Intellectual Property

Regulatory Compliance

Strong Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

LLB or JD from an accredited law school

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Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. With 40 years of operational experience and proven performance on the iconic Canadarm programs including Space Shuttle and International Space Station robotics and operations support, our Robotics & Space Operations team has 100% mission success in making space dreams come true.

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel or Legal Counsel to join the MDA Space Legal team. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, in this role, you will provide legal advice and support on matters relating to strategic transactions, corporate and public company governance matters, regulatory and compliance issues and commercial contracting initiatives across all of our business units. At present, we are operating under a hybrid work model, with 3 days per week in office and 2 days per week remote.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide timely guidance and risk analysis on all types of legal issues including domestic and international contracts and special projects, corporate governance, corporate finance, intellectual property/licensing transactions, new business initiatives and corporate structuring
• Provide legal support and leadership on key strategic initiatives undertaken by our business
• Review complex commercial contracts and support contract negotiations with external and internal stakeholders
• Provide legal support to the Security and Compliance team on a variety of matters including anti-corruption and third-party due diligence, export control, and safeguarding classified information
• Supervise and coordinate with external counsel where needed, including on annual public company disclosure related matters
• Provide legal support on development and implementation of MDA Space company templates, policies and procedures, including to further various business transformation initiatives
• Provide guidance on issues arising from actual or anticipated litigation
  
  

Job Qualifications

• LLB or JD from an accredited law school and member in good standing of a Canadian provincial bar
• 4+ years post-call experience as a lawyer, ideally with experience both as in-house and with a top-tier law firm. Experience should be primarily focused on corporate legal support and commercial transactions (preferably in the aerospace, defence or high-technology sectors). Previous experience with merger & acquisitions, public company disclosure requirements, transactions with government customers or working in highly-regulated industries are all considered assets
• Demonstrated ability to provide business-oriented legal advice and recommendations
• Strong communication skills, and an ability to present clear and practical legal guidance that support the achievement of business objectives
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a capacity to build strong working relationships across the organization
• Keen attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and willingness to take ownership over all areas of support
• Strong business judgment with an understanding of when to ask for guidance or input
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively manage priorities while meeting timelines
• Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the NATO Secret level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
  
  

Comments/Special Considerations

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA Space welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA Space’s and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

MDA Space is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

The compensation range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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