Senior Legal Counsel-MON17228 Description BOMBARDIER At Bombardier, our employees work together to evolve mobility worldwide - one good idea at a time. If you have a good idea, we’ll provide the environment where it will thrive and grow into a great product or customer experience. Your ideas are our fuel. In your role, you will:
Report into the Director Legal Services and Contracts for Bombardier Aviation Customer Experience (Aftermarket).
Assist and/or lead the negotiation, drafting or review of commercial contracts related to technology and data, including licensing agreements, joint development agreements, IS / IT agreements, agreements related to the use of data and research and development agreements.
In addition, you will assist and/or lead the negotiation, drafting or review of various commercial contracts related to the support of the aviation aftermarket business including but not limited to construction/ development agreements, agreements for lease, leases, M&A transactions, support services agreements, authorized service facility agreements, maintenance contracts, and agreements for new products and services.
Play a key role in proactively managing risk through training and coaching, as well as through the creation and implementation of efficient contract governance processes.
Anticipate stakeholder’s needs and proactively develop solutions to meet them.
Serve as a key resource on complex and critical issues.
Be required to travel occasionally.
Qualifications As our ideal candidate,
You are a practicing member of the Bar of at least one Canadian Province or one U.S. State, including preferably the Québec Bar. Having a civil law and a common law degree would be considered an asset.
You have a minimum of 8 years of experience practicing technology law, commercial or transactional law or commercial litigation, with a focus intellectual property and privacy matters, with at least 2 years of practice within a renowned law firm. Technology law or intellectual property law experience is important for this role.
You show great leadership, are autonomous and have excellent legal and business acumen, giving you the confidence to take quick decisions and provide strategic advice in a stressful environment.
You are at ease to work in an environment where technical questions are discussed.
You can easily manage a busy schedule.
You have strong negotiations, drafting and communication skills as well as a superior capacity to convince people.
Sound business judgment, coupled with good business sense, allowing you to provide efficient and value-added advice and solutions is essential.
Strong organizational skills are needed.
You have the ability to operate and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
You are perfectly bilingual (French and English), both verbally and in writing.
You have good knowledge of MS-Office environment (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. Whether your candidacy is moving on to the next step of the hiring process or not, we will keep you informed by email or by phone. Join us at careers.bombardier.com Your ideas move people.
Jun 06, 2020
Full time
Senior Legal Counsel-MON17228 Description BOMBARDIER At Bombardier, our employees work together to evolve mobility worldwide - one good idea at a time. If you have a good idea, we’ll provide the environment where it will thrive and grow into a great product or customer experience. Your ideas are our fuel. In your role, you will:
Report into the Director Legal Services and Contracts for Bombardier Aviation Customer Experience (Aftermarket).
Assist and/or lead the negotiation, drafting or review of commercial contracts related to technology and data, including licensing agreements, joint development agreements, IS / IT agreements, agreements related to the use of data and research and development agreements.
In addition, you will assist and/or lead the negotiation, drafting or review of various commercial contracts related to the support of the aviation aftermarket business including but not limited to construction/ development agreements, agreements for lease, leases, M&A transactions, support services agreements, authorized service facility agreements, maintenance contracts, and agreements for new products and services.
Play a key role in proactively managing risk through training and coaching, as well as through the creation and implementation of efficient contract governance processes.
Anticipate stakeholder’s needs and proactively develop solutions to meet them.
Serve as a key resource on complex and critical issues.
Be required to travel occasionally.
Qualifications As our ideal candidate,
You are a practicing member of the Bar of at least one Canadian Province or one U.S. State, including preferably the Québec Bar. Having a civil law and a common law degree would be considered an asset.
You have a minimum of 8 years of experience practicing technology law, commercial or transactional law or commercial litigation, with a focus intellectual property and privacy matters, with at least 2 years of practice within a renowned law firm. Technology law or intellectual property law experience is important for this role.
You show great leadership, are autonomous and have excellent legal and business acumen, giving you the confidence to take quick decisions and provide strategic advice in a stressful environment.
You are at ease to work in an environment where technical questions are discussed.
You can easily manage a busy schedule.
You have strong negotiations, drafting and communication skills as well as a superior capacity to convince people.
Sound business judgment, coupled with good business sense, allowing you to provide efficient and value-added advice and solutions is essential.
Strong organizational skills are needed.
You have the ability to operate and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
You are perfectly bilingual (French and English), both verbally and in writing.
You have good knowledge of MS-Office environment (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. Whether your candidacy is moving on to the next step of the hiring process or not, we will keep you informed by email or by phone. Join us at careers.bombardier.com Your ideas move people.
Description BOMBARDIER At Bombardier, our employees work together to evolve mobility worldwide - one good idea at a time. If you have a good idea, we’ll provide the environment where it will thrive and grow into a great product or customer experience. Your ideas are our fuel. In your role, you will:
Provide administrative support to members of the Legal services leadership team.
Support the invoicing and accounts payables process for the Legal services external providers (e.g. law firms).
Accomplish administrative tasks, which require a thorough comprehension of the business and legal activities and practices.
Draft letters, emails, procedures and other documents of a legal or administrative nature.
Manage the agenda/calendar and emails of the leaders you will support.
Coordinate meetings, appointments, travel reservations and organize business trips.
Ensure follow up on activities and files of the leaders you will support.
Compile and update data for various reports.
Create and maintain databases.
Prepare and verify expense claims in accordance with company policies.
Organize and classify documents and files in according with applicable policies.
Create and maintain databases/lists.
Make decisions and recommendations within the authorized guidelines and procedures.
Act as back up to Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Contracts & Legal services when she is away from the office.
Use judgment and initiative to plan and organize the assigned tasks.
Qualifications As our ideal candidate,
You hold a College Diploma in office management, an Attestation of Collegial Studies in office management with legal specialization, a diploma in legal secretarial studies, or an equivalent.
You have more than 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
You have experience working with lawyers, including litigators.
You have experience with invoicing, accounts payables or accounting processes.
You are able to work in a minimal supervision environment, involving coordination and organization of work methods for the assigned duties.
You are able to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.
You are a team player.
You are bilingual, English and French, spoken and written (perfect command of terminology, syntax, grammar and punctuation.)
You have an extended knowledge of computer applications (SAP, Concur, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Salesforce.com, etc.).
Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. Whether your candidacy is moving on to the next step of the hiring process or not, we will keep you informed by email or by phone. Join us at careers.bombardier.com Your ideas move people.
May 13, 2020
Full time
Description BOMBARDIER At Bombardier, our employees work together to evolve mobility worldwide - one good idea at a time. If you have a good idea, we’ll provide the environment where it will thrive and grow into a great product or customer experience. Your ideas are our fuel. In your role, you will:
Provide administrative support to members of the Legal services leadership team.
Support the invoicing and accounts payables process for the Legal services external providers (e.g. law firms).
Accomplish administrative tasks, which require a thorough comprehension of the business and legal activities and practices.
Draft letters, emails, procedures and other documents of a legal or administrative nature.
Manage the agenda/calendar and emails of the leaders you will support.
Coordinate meetings, appointments, travel reservations and organize business trips.
Ensure follow up on activities and files of the leaders you will support.
Compile and update data for various reports.
Create and maintain databases.
Prepare and verify expense claims in accordance with company policies.
Organize and classify documents and files in according with applicable policies.
Create and maintain databases/lists.
Make decisions and recommendations within the authorized guidelines and procedures.
Act as back up to Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Contracts & Legal services when she is away from the office.
Use judgment and initiative to plan and organize the assigned tasks.
Qualifications As our ideal candidate,
You hold a College Diploma in office management, an Attestation of Collegial Studies in office management with legal specialization, a diploma in legal secretarial studies, or an equivalent.
You have more than 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
You have experience working with lawyers, including litigators.
You have experience with invoicing, accounts payables or accounting processes.
You are able to work in a minimal supervision environment, involving coordination and organization of work methods for the assigned duties.
You are able to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.
You are a team player.
You are bilingual, English and French, spoken and written (perfect command of terminology, syntax, grammar and punctuation.)
You have an extended knowledge of computer applications (SAP, Concur, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Salesforce.com, etc.).
Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. Whether your candidacy is moving on to the next step of the hiring process or not, we will keep you informed by email or by phone. Join us at careers.bombardier.com Your ideas move people.
Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Do you picture yourself as a valued member of an industry-leading organization? If you answered yes to these questions, Air Canada is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the diverse and vibrant team working together to lead the growth and expansion of Canada’s flag carrier.
Air Canada is Canada's largest domestic and international airline serving more than 220 airports on six continents and the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from independent U.K. research firm Skytrax. In 2019, Air Canada has been voted for the eighth time in ten years, the Best Airline in North America. We are among the 20 largest airlines in the world and in 2018 served nearly 51 million customers. We plan on serving and delighting even more. We are undergoing significant growth and transforming to become a global aviation champion.
We have an innovative legal team that continues to earn the respect and confidence of our internal colleagues, participating as true business partners to support Air Canada’s strategic objectives. When you join Air Canada and its Legal Department, you’ll become a vital part of a team of driven professionals that are truly making a difference, connecting Canada and the world.
We are seeking a legal assistant to join our dynamic legal team in Montreal on a permanent basis. Reporting to various legal Counsel, the selected candidate will provide a variety of support on a wide range of matters. The selected candidate will be one who is a dynamic team player, as collaboration is an essential aspect of the job.
The successful candidate will need to have strong organizational skills and possess meaningful experience in a legal department, law firm or in a comparable position. The person will be called upon to perform the following tasks (among others):
Provide administrative and secretarial support for several Counsels;
Maintain and up-date extensive filing system;
Open, organize and maintain files and documents including computer files for rapid and effective retrieval;
Review and monitor status of files and assist with follow-up;
Maintain and coordinate efficient flow of documents;
Manage and maintain Counsel schedules;
Organize and coordinate meetings/conference calls as well as travel arrangements for Counsel;
Ensure follow-up on status of action items/projects;
Provide accurate word-processing support by composing and/or editing a variety of documents, including highly confidential correspondence, memoranda and contracts;
Perform additional functions as directed or assumed on personal initiative to improve workflows and processes.
The selected candidate may not necessarily have experience to perform all tasks and will receive hands on training from our capable team.
Qualifications
To succeed in the position, the candidate should have a track record demonstrating the following qualities or characteristics:
Proven experience as an executive administrative assistant, senior executive assistant or in other secretarial position;
Excellent knowledge of MS Office;
Exemplary planning and time management skills;
Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload;
Discretion and tact;
Minimum of high school degree with 5 years of secretarial and/or administrative work experience;
Availability to work flexible hours, on occasion;
Capable communication and interpersonal skills;
Excellent attention to detail;
A team player who cares about getting the job done and well, willing to roll up sleeves when needed;
Ability to work without immediate and constant supervision;
Ability to work well under pressure with speed and precision, and to determine priorities to meet various deadlines;
Desire to take on new initiatives, to learn and adapt to new types of work and to changing requirements;
A desire and ability to continuously expand and update professional knowledge and hone training skills to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.
Integrity (including a strong work ethic, discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information, dedication to follow through on commitments, and openness and honesty in communications as well as a respectful demeanour) is assumed.
Knowledge of the industry is an asset. A successful candidate will be one who takes pride in his or her role as a representative of the Best Airline in North America.
LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS
Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications on the clear legal job board in Quebec to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
Mar 03, 2020
Full time
Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Do you picture yourself as a valued member of an industry-leading organization? If you answered yes to these questions, Air Canada is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the diverse and vibrant team working together to lead the growth and expansion of Canada’s flag carrier.
Air Canada is Canada's largest domestic and international airline serving more than 220 airports on six continents and the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from independent U.K. research firm Skytrax. In 2019, Air Canada has been voted for the eighth time in ten years, the Best Airline in North America. We are among the 20 largest airlines in the world and in 2018 served nearly 51 million customers. We plan on serving and delighting even more. We are undergoing significant growth and transforming to become a global aviation champion.
We have an innovative legal team that continues to earn the respect and confidence of our internal colleagues, participating as true business partners to support Air Canada’s strategic objectives. When you join Air Canada and its Legal Department, you’ll become a vital part of a team of driven professionals that are truly making a difference, connecting Canada and the world.
We are seeking a legal assistant to join our dynamic legal team in Montreal on a permanent basis. Reporting to various legal Counsel, the selected candidate will provide a variety of support on a wide range of matters. The selected candidate will be one who is a dynamic team player, as collaboration is an essential aspect of the job.
The successful candidate will need to have strong organizational skills and possess meaningful experience in a legal department, law firm or in a comparable position. The person will be called upon to perform the following tasks (among others):
Provide administrative and secretarial support for several Counsels;
Maintain and up-date extensive filing system;
Open, organize and maintain files and documents including computer files for rapid and effective retrieval;
Review and monitor status of files and assist with follow-up;
Maintain and coordinate efficient flow of documents;
Manage and maintain Counsel schedules;
Organize and coordinate meetings/conference calls as well as travel arrangements for Counsel;
Ensure follow-up on status of action items/projects;
Provide accurate word-processing support by composing and/or editing a variety of documents, including highly confidential correspondence, memoranda and contracts;
Perform additional functions as directed or assumed on personal initiative to improve workflows and processes.
The selected candidate may not necessarily have experience to perform all tasks and will receive hands on training from our capable team.
Qualifications
To succeed in the position, the candidate should have a track record demonstrating the following qualities or characteristics:
Proven experience as an executive administrative assistant, senior executive assistant or in other secretarial position;
Excellent knowledge of MS Office;
Exemplary planning and time management skills;
Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload;
Discretion and tact;
Minimum of high school degree with 5 years of secretarial and/or administrative work experience;
Availability to work flexible hours, on occasion;
Capable communication and interpersonal skills;
Excellent attention to detail;
A team player who cares about getting the job done and well, willing to roll up sleeves when needed;
Ability to work without immediate and constant supervision;
Ability to work well under pressure with speed and precision, and to determine priorities to meet various deadlines;
Desire to take on new initiatives, to learn and adapt to new types of work and to changing requirements;
A desire and ability to continuously expand and update professional knowledge and hone training skills to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.
Integrity (including a strong work ethic, discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information, dedication to follow through on commitments, and openness and honesty in communications as well as a respectful demeanour) is assumed.
Knowledge of the industry is an asset. A successful candidate will be one who takes pride in his or her role as a representative of the Best Airline in North America.
LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS
Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications on the clear legal job board in Quebec to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Do you picture yourself as a valued member of an industry-leading organization? If you answered yes to these questions, Air Canada is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the diverse and vibrant team working together to lead the growth and expansion of Canada’s flag carrier.
Air Canada is Canada's largest domestic and international airline serving more than 220 airports on six continents and the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from independent U.K. research firm Skytrax. In 2019, Air Canada has been voted for the eighth time in ten years, the Best Airline in North America. We are among the 20 largest airlines in the world and in 2018 served nearly 51 million customers. We plan on serving and delighting even more. We are undergoing significant growth and transforming to become a global aviation champion.
We have an innovative legal team that continues to earn the respect and confidence of our internal colleagues, participating as true business partners to support Air Canada’s strategic objectives. When you join Air Canada and its Legal Department, you’ll become a vital part of a team of driven professionals that are truly making a difference, connecting Canada and the world.
We are seeking a legal assistant to join our dynamic legal team in Montreal on a permanent basis. Reporting to various legal Counsel, the selected candidate will provide a variety of support on a wide range of matters. The selected candidate will be one who is a dynamic team player, as collaboration is an essential aspect of the job.
The successful candidate will need to have strong organizational skills and possess meaningful experience in a legal department, law firm or in a comparable position. The person will be called upon to perform the following tasks (among others):
Provide administrative and secretarial support for several Counsels;
Maintain and up-date extensive filing system;
Open, organize and maintain files and documents including computer files for rapid and effective retrieval;
Review and monitor status of files and assist with follow-up;
Maintain and coordinate efficient flow of documents;
Manage and maintain Counsel schedules;
Organize and coordinate meetings/conference calls as well as travel arrangements for Counsel;
Ensure follow-up on status of action items/projects;
Provide accurate word-processing support by composing and/or editing a variety of documents, including highly confidential correspondence, memoranda and contracts;
Perform additional functions as directed or assumed on personal initiative to improve workflows and processes.
The selected candidate may not necessarily have experience to perform all tasks and will receive hands on training from our capable team.
Qualifications
To succeed in the position, the candidate should have a track record demonstrating the following qualities or characteristics:
Proven experience as an executive administrative assistant, senior executive assistant or in other secretarial position;
Excellent knowledge of MS Office;
Exemplary planning and time management skills;
Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload;
Discretion and tact;
Minimum of high school degree with 5 years of secretarial and/or administrative work experience;
Availability to work flexible hours, on occasion;
Capable communication and interpersonal skills;
Excellent attention to detail;
A team player who cares about getting the job done and well, willing to roll up sleeves when needed;
Ability to work without immediate and constant supervision;
Ability to work well under pressure with speed and precision, and to determine priorities to meet various deadlines;
Desire to take on new initiatives, to learn and adapt to new types of work and to changing requirements;
A desire and ability to continuously expand and update professional knowledge and hone training skills to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.
Integrity (including a strong work ethic, discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information, dedication to follow through on commitments, and openness and honesty in communications as well as a respectful demeanour) is assumed.
Knowledge of the industry is an asset. A successful candidate will be one who takes pride in his or her role as a representative of the Best Airline in North America.
Dec 06, 2019
Full time
Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Do you picture yourself as a valued member of an industry-leading organization? If you answered yes to these questions, Air Canada is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the diverse and vibrant team working together to lead the growth and expansion of Canada’s flag carrier.
Air Canada is Canada's largest domestic and international airline serving more than 220 airports on six continents and the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from independent U.K. research firm Skytrax. In 2019, Air Canada has been voted for the eighth time in ten years, the Best Airline in North America. We are among the 20 largest airlines in the world and in 2018 served nearly 51 million customers. We plan on serving and delighting even more. We are undergoing significant growth and transforming to become a global aviation champion.
We have an innovative legal team that continues to earn the respect and confidence of our internal colleagues, participating as true business partners to support Air Canada’s strategic objectives. When you join Air Canada and its Legal Department, you’ll become a vital part of a team of driven professionals that are truly making a difference, connecting Canada and the world.
We are seeking a legal assistant to join our dynamic legal team in Montreal on a permanent basis. Reporting to various legal Counsel, the selected candidate will provide a variety of support on a wide range of matters. The selected candidate will be one who is a dynamic team player, as collaboration is an essential aspect of the job.
The successful candidate will need to have strong organizational skills and possess meaningful experience in a legal department, law firm or in a comparable position. The person will be called upon to perform the following tasks (among others):
Provide administrative and secretarial support for several Counsels;
Maintain and up-date extensive filing system;
Open, organize and maintain files and documents including computer files for rapid and effective retrieval;
Review and monitor status of files and assist with follow-up;
Maintain and coordinate efficient flow of documents;
Manage and maintain Counsel schedules;
Organize and coordinate meetings/conference calls as well as travel arrangements for Counsel;
Ensure follow-up on status of action items/projects;
Provide accurate word-processing support by composing and/or editing a variety of documents, including highly confidential correspondence, memoranda and contracts;
Perform additional functions as directed or assumed on personal initiative to improve workflows and processes.
The selected candidate may not necessarily have experience to perform all tasks and will receive hands on training from our capable team.
Qualifications
To succeed in the position, the candidate should have a track record demonstrating the following qualities or characteristics:
Proven experience as an executive administrative assistant, senior executive assistant or in other secretarial position;
Excellent knowledge of MS Office;
Exemplary planning and time management skills;
Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload;
Discretion and tact;
Minimum of high school degree with 5 years of secretarial and/or administrative work experience;
Availability to work flexible hours, on occasion;
Capable communication and interpersonal skills;
Excellent attention to detail;
A team player who cares about getting the job done and well, willing to roll up sleeves when needed;
Ability to work without immediate and constant supervision;
Ability to work well under pressure with speed and precision, and to determine priorities to meet various deadlines;
Desire to take on new initiatives, to learn and adapt to new types of work and to changing requirements;
A desire and ability to continuously expand and update professional knowledge and hone training skills to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.
Integrity (including a strong work ethic, discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information, dedication to follow through on commitments, and openness and honesty in communications as well as a respectful demeanour) is assumed.
Knowledge of the industry is an asset. A successful candidate will be one who takes pride in his or her role as a representative of the Best Airline in North America.
Paralegal Specialist - Temporary - 24094
Location: DORVAL, QC, Canada Posting Start Date: Sep 30, 2019 Posting End Date: Oct 7, 2019
Apply Now
Job Description
Description
Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Do you picture yourself as a valued member of an industry-leading organization? If you answered yes to these questions, Air Canada is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the diverse and vibrant team working together to lead the growth and expansion of Canada’s flag carrier.
Air Canada is Canada's largest domestic and international airline serving more than 200 airports on six continents and the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from independent U.K. research firm Skytrax. In 2018, Air Canada has been voted for the seventh time in nine years, the Best Airline in North America. We are among the 20 largest airlines in the world and served nearly 51 million customers last year. We plan on serving and delighting even more. We are undergoing significant growth and transforming to become a global aviation champion.
We have an innovative legal team that continues to earn the respect and confidence of our internal colleagues, participating as true business partners to support Air Canada’s strategic objectives. When you join Air Canada and its Legal Department, you’ll become a vital part of a team of driven professionals that are truly making a difference, connecting Canada and the world.
We are seeking a paralegal specialist who will support the Customer Regulatory and Resolution group within the Legal Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for various tasks related to claims management and resolution, including:
Investigate and gather facts necessary to assess the claim and prepare a response;
Engage in mediation to settle claims, resolve disputes and regain customer confidence;
Draft proceedings and responses to claims letters and proceedings;
Gather evidence and organize proceedings and evidence in preparation for court;
Research caselaw as needed, including to assist internal or external counsel;
Represent directly the company at mediation sessions/settlement conference and plead the case before small claims courts;
Update in-house counsel on existing litigation and trends;
Liaise with Customer Care and Baggage Claims teams to convey preliminary legal advice;
Review and monitor filing deadlines;
Coordinate with Litigation group as files move through court process to ensure timely handling and preparation of relevant of proceedings.
Candidates with relevant experience in these areas is preferred; however, this position is also open to strong candidates who may not have experience in all these areas but are willing to learn and be trained.
Qualifications
Strong proficiency, written and spoken, in English and French is essential to the position.
To succeed in the position, the candidate should have a track record demonstrating the following qualities or characteristics:
Familiarity with court forms in the Province of Quebec and a good understanding of the small claims court system
Availability to work flexible hours and travel to various Canadian jurisdictions, on occasion;
Adaptability and flexibility to work effectively in a context of constant change, shifting priorities, and conflicting demands;
Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken;
Excellent attention to detail;
Solid research and analytical skills, to identify, define and assess all relevant factors and weigh alternative courses of action;
Capacity to work under pressure, displaying composure in stressful situations, and establishing priorities in order to meet deadlines;
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to develop strong working relationships;
Inclination to take initiative and be proactive and to offer to assist and support co-workers, resourcefulness, and ability to handle work independently, taking responsibility for own actions;
Demonstrate a high degree of tact, discretion and good judgment when interacting with customers and in handling sensitive and confidential information;
A desire and ability to continuously expand and update professional knowledge and hone training skills in order to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity;
Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office: generally, Word and Outlook;
Legal background and paralegal certificate are an asset.
Experience in customer claims management and in with the court system in other Canadian provinces are also an asset.
Knowledge of the industry is also an asset.
A successful candidate will be one who takes pride in his or her role as a representative of the Best Airline in North America.
LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS
Bilingual (English and French)
Diversity and Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
Oct 29, 2019
Full time
Paralegal Specialist - Temporary - 24094
Location: DORVAL, QC, Canada Posting Start Date: Sep 30, 2019 Posting End Date: Oct 7, 2019
Apply Now
Job Description
Description
Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Do you picture yourself as a valued member of an industry-leading organization? If you answered yes to these questions, Air Canada is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the diverse and vibrant team working together to lead the growth and expansion of Canada’s flag carrier.
Air Canada is Canada's largest domestic and international airline serving more than 200 airports on six continents and the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from independent U.K. research firm Skytrax. In 2018, Air Canada has been voted for the seventh time in nine years, the Best Airline in North America. We are among the 20 largest airlines in the world and served nearly 51 million customers last year. We plan on serving and delighting even more. We are undergoing significant growth and transforming to become a global aviation champion.
We have an innovative legal team that continues to earn the respect and confidence of our internal colleagues, participating as true business partners to support Air Canada’s strategic objectives. When you join Air Canada and its Legal Department, you’ll become a vital part of a team of driven professionals that are truly making a difference, connecting Canada and the world.
We are seeking a paralegal specialist who will support the Customer Regulatory and Resolution group within the Legal Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for various tasks related to claims management and resolution, including:
Investigate and gather facts necessary to assess the claim and prepare a response;
Engage in mediation to settle claims, resolve disputes and regain customer confidence;
Draft proceedings and responses to claims letters and proceedings;
Gather evidence and organize proceedings and evidence in preparation for court;
Research caselaw as needed, including to assist internal or external counsel;
Represent directly the company at mediation sessions/settlement conference and plead the case before small claims courts;
Update in-house counsel on existing litigation and trends;
Liaise with Customer Care and Baggage Claims teams to convey preliminary legal advice;
Review and monitor filing deadlines;
Coordinate with Litigation group as files move through court process to ensure timely handling and preparation of relevant of proceedings.
Candidates with relevant experience in these areas is preferred; however, this position is also open to strong candidates who may not have experience in all these areas but are willing to learn and be trained.
Qualifications
Strong proficiency, written and spoken, in English and French is essential to the position.
To succeed in the position, the candidate should have a track record demonstrating the following qualities or characteristics:
Familiarity with court forms in the Province of Quebec and a good understanding of the small claims court system
Availability to work flexible hours and travel to various Canadian jurisdictions, on occasion;
Adaptability and flexibility to work effectively in a context of constant change, shifting priorities, and conflicting demands;
Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken;
Excellent attention to detail;
Solid research and analytical skills, to identify, define and assess all relevant factors and weigh alternative courses of action;
Capacity to work under pressure, displaying composure in stressful situations, and establishing priorities in order to meet deadlines;
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to develop strong working relationships;
Inclination to take initiative and be proactive and to offer to assist and support co-workers, resourcefulness, and ability to handle work independently, taking responsibility for own actions;
Demonstrate a high degree of tact, discretion and good judgment when interacting with customers and in handling sensitive and confidential information;
A desire and ability to continuously expand and update professional knowledge and hone training skills in order to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity;
Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office: generally, Word and Outlook;
Legal background and paralegal certificate are an asset.
Experience in customer claims management and in with the court system in other Canadian provinces are also an asset.
Knowledge of the industry is also an asset.
A successful candidate will be one who takes pride in his or her role as a representative of the Best Airline in North America.
LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS
Bilingual (English and French)
Diversity and Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
Description
Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Do you picture yourself as a valued member of an industry-leading organization? If you answered yes to these questions, Air Canada is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the diverse and vibrant team working together to lead the growth and expansion of Canada’s flag carrier.
About Air Canada and the Law and International Affairs Branch
Air Canada is Canada's largest domestic and international airline serving more than 200 airports on six continents. We are among the 20 largest airlines in the world and served more than 48 million customers in 2017. This year, for the second year in a row and the seventh time in nine years, we were selected Best Airline in North America in the independent U.K. Skytrax World Airline Awards, which also named us Best Business Class in North America and Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness in North America, all significant accomplishments in establishing ourselves as a North American industry leader and a global champion. We are growing and transforming on our corporate mission “Flight Path” to become a Top Ten global airline in everything we do.
We have an innovative and passionate team of over 50 legal and compliance professionals and support staff that continues to earn the respect and confidence of its internal clients, participating as true business partners to support Air Canada’s strategic objectives. When you join Air Canada and its Law and International Affairs Branch, you’ll become a vital part of a team of driven professionals that aim to be “World Class” in everything we do. Air Canada is looking for an Legal Assistant to support our privacy legal, compliance and international affairs teams.
Privacy matters to our customers, our employees, our business and our brand. Air Canada operates around the globe and is subject to a wide variety of privacy and related laws, including data protection and anti-spam laws. To help meet the growing complexities and challenges, we are seeking an innovative, passionate, execution and customer-oriented legal Assistant to join our Privacy, Compliance and International affairs team in Montreal. The Privacy, Compliance and International Affairs legal assistant will support the Senior Counsel Privacy, the General Compliance Officer, the Principal Privacy Officer and the Senior Director International Affairs. He or she will be an integral member of a growing team committed to the design and implementation of Air Canada’s next-generation privacy and other compliance and international affairs programs and initiatives. The responsibilities of this position will include:
Providing assistance with regular and special projects to develop and refine procedures, processes, templates and checklists to improve the efficiency of the Privacy Legal, Compliance and International Affairs Departments
Developing and managing templates, workflows, surveys and other tools to support Privacy legal and compliance activities using MS office and compatible software
Creating and maintaining reports and metrics to demonstrate project/task performance
Coordinating and resolving issues for Law Branch software and hardware in collaboration with the IT Department
Preparing analyses and presentations using Excel and PowerPoint
Preparing and updating compliance action trackers for monitoring and reporting on compliance programs
Developing and maintaining any Privacy, Compliance or International Affairs portals on the Air Canada intranet
Preparing and updating reporting processes and tools for internal reporting, reports to the Law branch, clients and to the Audit Committee
Proactively liaising with and following up with Law Branch team members and internal clients to ensure that all deliverables are achieved in real time
Assisting or developing or updating training material, awareness campaigns/ publications, records
Providing administrative support such as updating presentations, letters and other documents, scheduling meetings, and managing documents
Other general administrative duties such as filing, both electronic and hard copy, of matter materials, processing invoices, expense claims, making travel arrangements, and
Responding to routine requests for information and documentation from internal clients
Performing other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Candidates should have between two to five years’ experience in supporting a diverse privacy, regulatory and/or compliance practice, including in supporting lawyers and compliance professionals or demonstration of equivalent capability and maturity
Strong communication skills, both oral and written, in English and French. A writing sample may be requested
Expert knowledge of Windows, Adobe, all Microsoft Office products including SharePoint and Teams, Webex, experience with workflows and other tools development
Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and work with minimum supervision
Strong interpersonal skills: eagerness to serve customers and solve problems, approachability
Attention to detail, methodological approach
Strong sense of initiative, proactive and resourceful
Excellent organizational skills: planning, priority setting and managing through systems
Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours, on occasion
Facility in managing shifting priorities
Execution oriented
Knowledge and experience with PIPEDA, and global privacy laws including the GDPR, an asset
Ability to work within tight timelines
Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
Persistent
Integrity (including a strong work ethic, high personal standards, discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information, dedication to follow through on commitments, and openness and honesty in communications as well as a respectful demeanor) is assumed. The successful candidate will be one who takes pride in her or his role as a representative of Canada’s flag carrier .
LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS
Bilingual (English and French) Diversity and Inclusion Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
Oct 06, 2019
Full time
Description
Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Do you picture yourself as a valued member of an industry-leading organization? If you answered yes to these questions, Air Canada is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the diverse and vibrant team working together to lead the growth and expansion of Canada’s flag carrier.
About Air Canada and the Law and International Affairs Branch
Air Canada is Canada's largest domestic and international airline serving more than 200 airports on six continents. We are among the 20 largest airlines in the world and served more than 48 million customers in 2017. This year, for the second year in a row and the seventh time in nine years, we were selected Best Airline in North America in the independent U.K. Skytrax World Airline Awards, which also named us Best Business Class in North America and Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness in North America, all significant accomplishments in establishing ourselves as a North American industry leader and a global champion. We are growing and transforming on our corporate mission “Flight Path” to become a Top Ten global airline in everything we do.
We have an innovative and passionate team of over 50 legal and compliance professionals and support staff that continues to earn the respect and confidence of its internal clients, participating as true business partners to support Air Canada’s strategic objectives. When you join Air Canada and its Law and International Affairs Branch, you’ll become a vital part of a team of driven professionals that aim to be “World Class” in everything we do. Air Canada is looking for an Legal Assistant to support our privacy legal, compliance and international affairs teams.
Privacy matters to our customers, our employees, our business and our brand. Air Canada operates around the globe and is subject to a wide variety of privacy and related laws, including data protection and anti-spam laws. To help meet the growing complexities and challenges, we are seeking an innovative, passionate, execution and customer-oriented legal Assistant to join our Privacy, Compliance and International affairs team in Montreal. The Privacy, Compliance and International Affairs legal assistant will support the Senior Counsel Privacy, the General Compliance Officer, the Principal Privacy Officer and the Senior Director International Affairs. He or she will be an integral member of a growing team committed to the design and implementation of Air Canada’s next-generation privacy and other compliance and international affairs programs and initiatives. The responsibilities of this position will include:
Providing assistance with regular and special projects to develop and refine procedures, processes, templates and checklists to improve the efficiency of the Privacy Legal, Compliance and International Affairs Departments
Developing and managing templates, workflows, surveys and other tools to support Privacy legal and compliance activities using MS office and compatible software
Creating and maintaining reports and metrics to demonstrate project/task performance
Coordinating and resolving issues for Law Branch software and hardware in collaboration with the IT Department
Preparing analyses and presentations using Excel and PowerPoint
Preparing and updating compliance action trackers for monitoring and reporting on compliance programs
Developing and maintaining any Privacy, Compliance or International Affairs portals on the Air Canada intranet
Preparing and updating reporting processes and tools for internal reporting, reports to the Law branch, clients and to the Audit Committee
Proactively liaising with and following up with Law Branch team members and internal clients to ensure that all deliverables are achieved in real time
Assisting or developing or updating training material, awareness campaigns/ publications, records
Providing administrative support such as updating presentations, letters and other documents, scheduling meetings, and managing documents
Other general administrative duties such as filing, both electronic and hard copy, of matter materials, processing invoices, expense claims, making travel arrangements, and
Responding to routine requests for information and documentation from internal clients
Performing other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Candidates should have between two to five years’ experience in supporting a diverse privacy, regulatory and/or compliance practice, including in supporting lawyers and compliance professionals or demonstration of equivalent capability and maturity
Strong communication skills, both oral and written, in English and French. A writing sample may be requested
Expert knowledge of Windows, Adobe, all Microsoft Office products including SharePoint and Teams, Webex, experience with workflows and other tools development
Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and work with minimum supervision
Strong interpersonal skills: eagerness to serve customers and solve problems, approachability
Attention to detail, methodological approach
Strong sense of initiative, proactive and resourceful
Excellent organizational skills: planning, priority setting and managing through systems
Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours, on occasion
Facility in managing shifting priorities
Execution oriented
Knowledge and experience with PIPEDA, and global privacy laws including the GDPR, an asset
Ability to work within tight timelines
Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
Persistent
Integrity (including a strong work ethic, high personal standards, discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information, dedication to follow through on commitments, and openness and honesty in communications as well as a respectful demeanor) is assumed. The successful candidate will be one who takes pride in her or his role as a representative of Canada’s flag carrier .
LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS
Bilingual (English and French) Diversity and Inclusion Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Do you picture yourself as a valued member of an industry-leading organization? If you answered yes to these questions, Air Canada is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the diverse and vibrant team working together to lead the growth and expansion of Canada’s flag carrier.
We are seeking a litigation lawyer with one to three (1-3) years of experience to join our team in Montreal. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Litigation who has carriage of all major litigation and claims against Air Canada and its affiliates, worldwide, the selected candidate will provide legal advice on a wide range of matters including but not limited to: general liability, aviation liability, regulatory obligations, contractual obligations and anti-trust issues. The selected candidate may be called to represent Air Canada and its affiliates before civil courts and administrative tribunals as well as assist in other more senior lawyers in the team on major litigation.
The successful candidate will have acquired experience and exposure to litigation facing large corporations including document production. Solid technical competence is a must. The selected candidate would be one who is a dynamic team player, as collaboration is an essential aspect of the job. Membership in a provincial bar (preferably the Bar of Quebec) is required. Proficiency in a foreign language and knowledge and experience in administrative law and class action proceedings are definitely assets.
Qualifications
Adaptability and flexibility to work effectively in a context of constant change, shifting priorities, and conflicting demands, to embrace new ideas and to adjust to a variety of situations and individuals;
Solid research and analytical skills, to identify, define and assess all relevant factors and weight alternative courses of action, and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment;
Capacity to work under pressure, displaying composure in stressful situations;
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to develop strong co-operative relationships;
Inclination to take initiative and be proactive and to offer to assist and support co-workers, resourcefulness to prevent problems, and ability to handle work independently, taking responsibility for own actions;
Drive to satisfy and anticipate “client” needs, possessing creativity to tailor approach to meet the business needs;
Drive for results and urgency, high motivation towards achievement and action-oriented with ability to sensibly prioritize efforts;
Tenacity and resilience to persevere towards goals despite challenges and obstacles, maintaining enthusiasm and drive through to attainment of objectives.
Excellent negotiation, advocacy and written and oral communications skills (to convey messages and thoughts clearly, concisely, persuasively, and in a focused manner, to form compelling arguments based on facts, logic and law, to listen and question appropriately to gain full understanding, to tailor the message appropriately to the particular audience and to share information, ideas and feedback in a timely manner) are required. Integrity (including a strong work ethic, high personal standards, discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information, dedication to follow through on commitments, and openness and honesty in communications as well as a respectful demeanour) is assumed. A successful candidate will be one who takes pride in his or her role as a representative of Canada’s international airline.
The selected candidate will often work autonomously but will have the benefit of working closely with and learning from more senior counsel who have acquired a broad and deep understanding of all commercial and regulatory aspects of the Air Canada and airline business. The candidate would be joining a company with a high profile and operations in a multi-faceted regulatory, competitive and international environment. Though the demands are high, they are devoid of the pressures of client development and billing, found in private practice. The environment is fast-paced with constant activity. The international dimension and exposure to a wide range of foreign legal regimes is also an attraction. The opportunity to join a cohesive and dynamic group of professionals, who take pride in contributing to achieving Air Canada’s commercial and operational objectives and who are focused on personal growth and improving client services, is an attraction as is the opportunity to join an international airline whose successes and innovations are attracting very positive attention from the industry internationally and the investor community. LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS
Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest on the clear legal job board; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
Sep 19, 2019
Full time
Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Do you picture yourself as a valued member of an industry-leading organization? If you answered yes to these questions, Air Canada is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the diverse and vibrant team working together to lead the growth and expansion of Canada’s flag carrier.
We are seeking a litigation lawyer with one to three (1-3) years of experience to join our team in Montreal. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Litigation who has carriage of all major litigation and claims against Air Canada and its affiliates, worldwide, the selected candidate will provide legal advice on a wide range of matters including but not limited to: general liability, aviation liability, regulatory obligations, contractual obligations and anti-trust issues. The selected candidate may be called to represent Air Canada and its affiliates before civil courts and administrative tribunals as well as assist in other more senior lawyers in the team on major litigation.
The successful candidate will have acquired experience and exposure to litigation facing large corporations including document production. Solid technical competence is a must. The selected candidate would be one who is a dynamic team player, as collaboration is an essential aspect of the job. Membership in a provincial bar (preferably the Bar of Quebec) is required. Proficiency in a foreign language and knowledge and experience in administrative law and class action proceedings are definitely assets.
Qualifications
Adaptability and flexibility to work effectively in a context of constant change, shifting priorities, and conflicting demands, to embrace new ideas and to adjust to a variety of situations and individuals;
Solid research and analytical skills, to identify, define and assess all relevant factors and weight alternative courses of action, and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment;
Capacity to work under pressure, displaying composure in stressful situations;
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to develop strong co-operative relationships;
Inclination to take initiative and be proactive and to offer to assist and support co-workers, resourcefulness to prevent problems, and ability to handle work independently, taking responsibility for own actions;
Drive to satisfy and anticipate “client” needs, possessing creativity to tailor approach to meet the business needs;
Drive for results and urgency, high motivation towards achievement and action-oriented with ability to sensibly prioritize efforts;
Tenacity and resilience to persevere towards goals despite challenges and obstacles, maintaining enthusiasm and drive through to attainment of objectives.
Excellent negotiation, advocacy and written and oral communications skills (to convey messages and thoughts clearly, concisely, persuasively, and in a focused manner, to form compelling arguments based on facts, logic and law, to listen and question appropriately to gain full understanding, to tailor the message appropriately to the particular audience and to share information, ideas and feedback in a timely manner) are required. Integrity (including a strong work ethic, high personal standards, discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information, dedication to follow through on commitments, and openness and honesty in communications as well as a respectful demeanour) is assumed. A successful candidate will be one who takes pride in his or her role as a representative of Canada’s international airline.
The selected candidate will often work autonomously but will have the benefit of working closely with and learning from more senior counsel who have acquired a broad and deep understanding of all commercial and regulatory aspects of the Air Canada and airline business. The candidate would be joining a company with a high profile and operations in a multi-faceted regulatory, competitive and international environment. Though the demands are high, they are devoid of the pressures of client development and billing, found in private practice. The environment is fast-paced with constant activity. The international dimension and exposure to a wide range of foreign legal regimes is also an attraction. The opportunity to join a cohesive and dynamic group of professionals, who take pride in contributing to achieving Air Canada’s commercial and operational objectives and who are focused on personal growth and improving client services, is an attraction as is the opportunity to join an international airline whose successes and innovations are attracting very positive attention from the industry internationally and the investor community. LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS
Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest on the clear legal job board; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
