Senior Legal Counsel

CAE; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-class, innovative firm that specializes in training and operational support solutions. As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will engage in drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on legal matters, and collaborating with stakeholders in a dynamic environment. This role not only offers the chance to work on diverse projects but also encourages a proactive approach and initiative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a significant impact in the defense and security sector. If you are passionate about law and eager to contribute to meaningful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Attractive employee benefits

Occasional work from home

Recognition of initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years’ relevant experience in a company or law firm.
• Excellent command of both French and English, with strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various contracts related to military activities.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal matters and regulations.
• Manage claims against third parties and coordinate with outside law firms.

Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Problem-solving skills

Customer focus

Team spirit

Ability to work under pressure

Initiative

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Laws degree

Bar membership in Québec or Ontario

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

About This Role

CAE is an international high-tech company, specialised in training and operational support solutions in civil aviation, defense and security, and healthcare.

Passionate about your field? Looking for a work environment where you can innovate, meet challenges, and collaborate with experts from various sectors? Want to join a world‑class company and industry leader and be proud to contribute to our projects and mission? Come join our team and share your passion with us! Its Defense and Security – Canada Legal department which spans the globe, is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel based in Montreal or Ottawa who has a positive and proactive attitude and is an excellent team player. The legal counsel must be prepared to travel if necessary.

The role we are offering you:

• Write, revise, comment on and negotiate different types of contracts and documents related to all activities carried out by the Company and its subsidiaries in the military fields, including, as examples, sales contracts, licenses, financing agreements, assets or company acquisitions, service contracts, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, bids, and tenders;

• Manage claims against third parties;

• Advise the various internal stakeholders on all types of legal matters;

• Provide advice on the interpretation of laws and regulations applicable to the Company’s activities;

• With the various stakeholders, participate in developing and implementing various types of contracts and internal policies in line with the current Company’s business needs and anticipated growth;

• Coordinate the various files assigned to outside law firms;

• Participate in the development of tools (including training tools) for the legal department, and for the other CAE departments.
  

Our ideal candidate has:

• An excellent command of French and English (oral and written) and good writing skills;

• A Bachelor of Laws degree (common law or equivalent experience is sought for);

• Bar membership in Québec, Ontario, or another jurisdiction;

• A minimum of seven years’ relevant experience within a company or a law firm;

• Problem-solving skills, a customer-focus, and team spirit;

• Experience in government procurement would be considered an asset;

• Ability to work under pressure with a variety of clients;

• Ability to efficiently manage priorities;

• Autonomous and innate team spirit;

• A love of learning and knowledge sharing;

• Initiative, a proactive attitude, and a sense of leadership;

• Proficient skills in the use of Microsoft Office, mainly Word, and functional skills in the use of PowerPoint and Excel.

CAE offers:

• An environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued.

• The opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team.

• The possibility to work from home occasionally.

• Flexible schedules.

• Attractive employee benefits.

About CAE

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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 providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].