Legal Counsel - Temp

BOMBARDIER

Bombardier is a global leader, creating innovative and game-changing planes. Our products and services provide world-class transportation experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy, efficiency, reliability and safety. We are a global organization focused on working together with a team spirit.

As a member of the Contracts and Legal Services team, based in Dorval (Quebec), you will provide legal advice and guidance to Bombardier Aviation’s Procurement and Supply Chain team.

Your role and responsibilities will include the following:

• 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.
  
  

As our ideal candidate,

• You have a minimum of 4 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 America Bar for a minimum of 4 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.
  
  

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Please continue to monitor our website and apply for additional positions for which you are qualified and may be of interest to you.

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