About This Role
Company: CAE, an international aviation high-tech company specializing in training and operational support solutions in civil aviation and defense and security.
Position Overview: CAE's Legal department is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel –with diversified legal experience, a positive and proactive attitude, and excellent teamwork skills.
This role involves providing a range of corporate and commercial legal services to in-house clients, advising on government and regulatory compliance, and reviewing legal data to recommend appropriate actions.
The role requires readiness to travel as necessary.
Main Responsibilities:
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Draft, revise, comment on, and negotiate various contracts and documents related to the company's civil activities, including sales contracts, licenses, financing/lease agreements, acquisitions, service contracts, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, bids, and tenders.
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Manage claims by and/or against third parties.
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Advise internal stakeholders on legal matters.
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Provide legal advice on the interpretation of laws and regulations applicable to the company's activities.
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Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement contracts and internal policies aligned with the company's business needs and growth.
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Coordinate files assigned to outside law firms.
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Develop tools (including training tools) for the legal department and other CAE departments.
Qualifications:
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Excellent command of English (oral and written)
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Bachelor of Laws degree (common law or equivalent experience).
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Qualified Solicitor (UK) ideally with PQE in commercial law within a company or law firm.
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Experience in the aviation industry is an asset.
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Strong problem-solving skills, customer focus, and team spirit.
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Ability to work under pressure with various clients.
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Efficient priority management.
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Autonomous with a strong team spirit, love of learning, and knowledge sharing.
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Initiative, proactive attitude, and leadership skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
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Position Type
Regular
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 don't 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 [email protected].
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What We Do
CAE is a high technology company, at the leading edge of digital immersion, providing solutions to make the world a safer place. Backed by a record of 75 years of industry firsts, we continue to reimagine the customer experience and revolutionize training and operational support solutions in civil aviation, defense and security, and healthcare. We are the partner of choice to customers worldwide who operate in complex, high-stakes and largely regulated environments, where successful outcomes are critical. Testament to our customers’ ongoing needs for our solutions, over 60 percent of CAE’s revenue is recurring in nature. We have the broadest global presence in our industry, with approximately 13,000 employees, 180 sites and training locations in over 35 countries
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