Senior Legal Counsel

All for driving CAE’s success, from every corner.

Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. From HR professionals who shape our culture, to IT innovators driving technological advancements, Finance leaders ensuring our growth, Communicators shining a light on our story, and Legal experts safeguarding our future —every role is essential. Our enterprise functions don’t just support; they lead, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s path forward and ensuring both clients and employees are ready for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference. You’ll work on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality.

Come join our team and share your passion with us! Its Defense and Security – 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 Company’s activities;

• With the various stakeholders, participate in developing and implementing various types of contracts and internal policies in line with the current Company’s 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 candidate 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 Québec, Ontario, or another jurisdiction;

• A minimum of seven years’ 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;

• Entrepreneurial

• 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, we’re 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 firsts—the 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, we’ll make sure our customers are ready.

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At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

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