Legal Counsel

• Collaborate with internal clients of Bombardier in the resolution of various contentious or potentially contentious matters by investigating issues, analyzing facts, providing guidance, drafting letters or agreements, and negotiating with various stakeholders
• Manage Bombardier’s litigation files worldwide by supervising the work of external counsels, developing effective strategies with them and taking part in the various phases of litigation
• Attend depositions, trials, arbitration and mediations when needed
• Handle Bombardier’s obligations as part of the discovery (including “e-discovery”) phase of complex litigation matters, including Bombardier employees witness preparation
• Report to the Bombardier management team on the progress of and strategy of litigation matters
• Handle various types of litigation and commercial claims covering all business segments of Bombardier
• Use your leadership and soft skills to influence decisions and outcomes
• In general, play a crucial role in providing guidance and training to internal clients in order to prevent litigation or learn from previous lawsuits.

• Practicing member of a Canadian province or US state bar, including preferably the Quebec Bar
• At least 3 years of relevant expertise in commercial litigation, most of which at a leading law firm
• Experience managing complex litigation files at every stage, from initial strategy to final resolution
• Leadership skills, a strong level of autonomy and excellent judicial instincts
• Comfortable to evolve in a highly technical environment in which engineering/aerospace concepts are frequently discussed
• Easily manage a busy schedule and are open to travel for business around the world, sometimes on short notice
• Excellent communicator, a strong negotiator and drafter and have a superior persuasion capacity
• Interest in new technologies and able to work in a constantly evolving environment
• Perfectly bilingual (French, English) both orally and in writing.

Having earned a degree in both civil and common law is an asset

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Competitive base salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health Program