Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment

Bombardier; Dorval; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Quebec seeks a Legal Counsel specializing in Labor and Employment. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant experience, be a member of the Quebec Bar, and possess strong legal expertise. Responsibilities include advising on labor matters, reviewing contracts, and representing the organization in various administrative bodies. This role offers hybrid work options and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life)

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant experience in both unionized and non-unionized environments.
• Good understanding of business issues.
• Desire to work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on labor and employment matters.
• Contribute to management of litigation.
• Review and draft legal documents.
• Participate in service offerings improvement.
• Negotiate out-of-court settlements.
• Represent Bombardier in administrative bodies.
• Provide training to internal teams.

Skills

Legal expertise in labor and employment

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Degree in Common Law

Membership in Quebec Bar

Job description

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

Why join us?

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

Bombardier’s Benefits Program

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Competitive base salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health Program

What are your contributions to the team?

• Advise and provide legal support to internal teams on matters relating to labour and employment, including labour relations, human rights, and health & safety.
• Contribute to the management of the portfolio of labour and employment litigation on a global scale.
• Review and draft employment contracts, policies, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of the legal department’s service offerings.
• Negotiate out-of-court settlements in litigation matters.
• Represent Bombardier before various administrative bodies, including mediations and arbitrations.
• Provide training to internal teams.
• Travel outside the province and the country may sometimes be required.

How to thrive in this role?

• You have at least five (5) of relevant experience in the field, both in unionized and non-unionized environments, preferably with experience within a corporate legal department.
• You are a member of the Quebec Bar.
• You have excellent command of both French and English, both spoken and written.
• You have a good understanding of business issues and adopt a practical approach.
• You have strong persuasion and influence skills and demonstrate good judgment.
• You have the desire to work in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment and are able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• You have a high degree of autonomy and appreciate teamwork.
• A degree in Common Law or membership in the Ontario Bar would be an asset.
• Experience in occupational health & safety and/or data privacy would be an asset.

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and passionate individuals.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.

Job Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

OrganizationAerospace Canada

Shift

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 10028 Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment

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