Senior Legal Advisor

*Depending on the position, Bombardier offers flexible and hybrid work policies.*

Why join us?

At Bombardier, we design, build, modify, and maintain the world's most advanced aircraft for the most discerning individuals, businesses, governments, and military entities. We succeed in setting the highest standards through our people-centered approach, always defining excellence together.

Working at Bombardier means delivering the best. Every day, you're 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 enable each individual to reach their full potential in their own way, because the best work happens when you're free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

Our benefits

To ensure the well-being of our employees, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental care, Medical care, Life insurance, Disability insurance, and more)
• Competitive base salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance program
• Telehealth program

What will you contribute to the team?

Our growing Aftermarket division provides world-class support to our customers around the globe. Our facilitated service approach is based on our unwavering commitment to be there for our customers every minute of every day, doing everything possible to be their first choice for service and support throughout the life of their aircraft. If this speaks to you, we will offer you an environment conducive to your growth and development.

• Work under the supervision of the Director, Contracts and Legal Services, Aftermarket Customer Experience of Bombardier
• Assist in and/or lead the negotiation, drafting, or reviewing of various commercial contracts related to the support of aeronautical aftermarket activities, including but not limited to:
• + Customer support service contracts
• + Authorized service installation contracts
• + Service and support contracts for government/defense aircraft
• + Service and support contracts for aircraft fleets
• + Aftermarket supply contracts
• Manage claims and potentially litigious cases, in collaboration with the Legal Disputes team
• Play a key role in proactive risk management through training and mentoring, as well as by creating and implementing effective contract governance processes
• Be regularly sought out by your clients to provide legal advice, ensure contract compliance, and interpret various contractual provisions. Your recommendations will have a direct impact on our daily relationships with our clients and service providers
• Be a reference for your ability to identify and anticipate commercial and contractual issues, ensuring effective communication between your clients and the Legal, Taxation, Risk Management, Export Control, and/or Compliance groups
• Anticipate the needs of stakeholders and proactively develop solutions to address them
• Be the primary resource for the company for complex and critical questions

In this role, you may be called upon to travel occasionally.

How will you thrive in this role?

• You are a practicing member of the Bar of at least one Canadian province or U.S. state, preferably Quebec. You preferably have a degree in civil law and common law
• You have at least 8 years of experience in commercial law or commercial disputes
• You demonstrate strong leadership, are self-sufficient, and have excellent business and legal judgment, giving you the confidence to make quick decisions and provide strategic advice in a stressful environment
• You preferably have experience in competition law
• You are not afraid to work in an environment where technical questions are at the center of discussions
• You can easily manage a busy schedule
• You possess strong negotiation, drafting, and communication skills
• You have good business judgment, combined with excellent business sense, to provide effective, value-added advice and solutions
• You have strong organizational skills
• You are able to work and achieve results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• You are perfectly bilingual (French and English), both orally and in writing.

#### Now that you've projected yourself into this role, apply and join the Bombardier team!

Please note: You do not need *all* the skills, knowledge, and experience required to apply for this position! We are not looking for the perfect candidate, but for a talented and passionate individual.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of all races, religions, ethnic origins, sexual identities, sexual orientations, ages, immigrant statuses, disabilities, or other protected characteristics under the law to apply.

Job Senior Legal Advisor

Headquarters Administrative Center (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Work Schedule

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 10259 Senior Legal Advisor