Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Dorval; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Dorval, Quebec is looking for a Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment. The role requires a minimum of five years of relevant experience, bilingual proficiency in French and English, and a membership in the Quebec Bar. The successful candidate will advise on legal matters, manage employment litigation, and draft legal documents within a dynamic environment that values teamwork and autonomy.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance plans

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant experience in labor and employment.
• Experience in a corporate legal department preferred.
• Understanding occupational health & safety and data privacy is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Advise on labor and employment matters.
• Manage global litigation portfolio.
• Review and draft legal documents.
• Negotiate settlements and represent Bombardier in matters.

Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Persuasion and influence skills

Understanding of labor relations

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Degree in Common Law

Membership in the Quebec Bar

Job description

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When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

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.

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)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program

• 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)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 10028 Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment