Senior Legal Counsel, Operations and Supply Chain

Bombardier; Dorval; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Competitive base salary

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a seasoned legal professional to lead commercial contract drafting and negotiation for its procurement function in Canada (Dorval, QC). The role emphasizes collaboration with operational teams, risk management, and strategic supplier negotiations.

Fluency in English and French is required, with Spanish as a plus. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of North American bar experience, strong drafting skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• Experience in supply chain and procurement is an asset.
• Member in good standing of a North American Bar for 7+ years.
• Fluent in French and English; Spanish is an asset.
• Strong drafting and communication skills with good business sense.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in strategic meetings as a business partner for Bombardier's operational teams.
• Draft agreements and support internal clients in negotiations with suppliers.
• Provide guidance and legal opinions on contract provisions and contract-related issues.
• Be involved in claims management, including reviewing and negotiating settlement agreements.
• Proactively manage risk through training and coaching of your business partners, and through contract governance processes.
• Help to find and integrate best industry practices for negotiating and drafting aerospace procurement contracts.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Negotiation

Communication

Bilingual English/French

Education

Law degree

Bar admission (North America)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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?

• Participate in strategic meetings as a business partner for Bombardier's operational teams;
• Draft agreements and support your internal clients in negotiations with suppliers;
• Act as a reliable and knowledgeable partner of choice to help elaborate and develop commercial and contractual strategies;
• Be asked to provide guidance and legal opinions on different contractual provisions and contract related issues which impacts Bombardier's day-to-day relationships with its suppliers
• Be involved in claims management, including reviewing and negotiating settlement agreements;
• Proactively manage risk through training and coaching of your business partners, as well as through the creation and implementation of efficient contract governance processes; and
• Help to find and integrate best industry practices for negotiating and drafting aerospace procurement contracts.

How to thrive in this role?

• You have a minimum of 7 years of experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation;
• Experience in the area of supply chain and procurement will be considered an asset;
• You are a member in good standing of a North American Bar for a minimum of 7 years. Training or experience in common law will be considered an asset;
• You have excellent drafting and communication skills, with the ability to work fluently in both French and English (spoken and written); Spanish is an asset.
• You have sound judgment, coupled with good business sense, allowing you to provide efficient and value-added advice and innovative solutions; and
• You have the ability to operate and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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.