Senior Legal Counsel, Labour and Employment, Legal Services

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Dorval; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Bombardier as a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in Labour and Employment. You will provide legal support on labor relations, manage litigation, and negotiate settlements while thriving in a dynamic environment. This role requires strong experience and bilingual proficiency in French and English, ideally with membership in the Quebec Bar. Apply now to be part of a leading aerospace company.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability)

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in unionized/non-unionized environments.
• Strong understanding of business issues.
• Experience in occupational health and safety/data protection (asset).

Responsibilities

• Advise on matters relating to labour and employment.
• Manage global labour and employment litigation.
• Negotiate out-of-court settlements.

Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Persuasion and influence skills

Good judgment

Dynamic environment management

Education

Degree in Common Law

Member of the Quebec Bar

Membership in the Ontario Bar (asset)

Job description

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Senior Legal Counsel, Labour and Employment, Legal Services

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, investigations, and employment standards.
• Contribute to the management of the portfolio of labour and employment litigation on a global scale.
• Negotiate out-of-court settlements in litigation matters.
• Represent Bombardier before various administrative bodies, including mediations and arbitrations.
• Review and draft employment contracts, policies, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of the legal department's service offerings.
• Provide training to internal teams.
• Travel outside the province and the country may sometimes be required.
How to thrive in this role? Skills, knowledge & experience
• You have at least eight (8) years 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 and safety and/or data protection 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 Senior Legal Counsel, Labour and Employment, Legal Services

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 6773 Senior Legal Counsel, Labour and Employment, Legal Services