Senior Legal Counsel

About the Role As Senior Legal Counsel, you will support Bombardier's Aftermarket division by advising on and leading negotiations of commercial agreements that underpin aviation aftermarket services. You will report to the Director Contracts & Legal Services for Bombardier Customer Experience (Aftermarket) and help manage risk, governance, and client relationships across the business. What You'll Do

• Assist and/or lead negotiation, drafting or review of various commercial agreements related to the support of the aviation aftermarket business including but not limited to: customer support services agreements, authorized service facility agreements, government/defense aircraft service and support agreements, fleet aircraft service and support agreements, civil maintenance agreements, aftermarket procurement agreements.
• Manage claims and potentially litigious matters in conjunction with the Legal Services Litigation team.
• Proactively manage risk through training and coaching, as well as through the creation and implementation of efficient contract governance processes.
• Be solicited by clients regularly to provide legal guidance, advice and ensure compliance with contracts and to obtain interpretation on different contractual provisions.
• Communicate effectively between clients and the Legal, Tax, Risk Management, Export Control and Compliance groups; anticipate stakeholder needs and develop solutions.
• Serve as a key resource on complex and critical issues; be prepared to travel occasionally. What We're Looking For
• Practicing member of the Bar of at least one Canadian Province or one U.S. State (preferably the Québec Bar).
• Minimum 8 years of experience practicing commercial or commercial litigation.
• Strong leadership, autonomy and business acumen; ability to make quick decisions and provide strategic advice in a stressful environment.
• Strong negotiations, drafting and communication skills; sound business judgement.
• Ability to manage a busy schedule; excellent organizational skills.
• Fully bilingual in French and English (written and spoken).
• Comfortable working in an environment where technical questions are discussed.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Competition law experience is an asset; civil law and common law degree would be considered an asset. Nice to Have
• Competition law experience is an asset.
• Civil law and common law degree is an asset. Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive base salary.
• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more).
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tele Health Program.
• Flexible and hybrid work policies.