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 worldu2011class 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 u2013 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 Companyu2019s activities;

• With the various stakeholders, participate in developing and implementing various types of contracts and internal policies in line with the current Companyu2019s 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 candidatae 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 Quu00E9bec, Ontario, or another jurisdiction;

• A minimum of seven yearsu2019 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, weu2019re 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 firstsu2014the 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, weu2019ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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Position Type

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

If you dont 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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hrcae.com.