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Description Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation. We are seeking a litigation lawyer with one to three (1-3) years of experience to join our team in Montreal. Reporting to the Litigation Practice Group, under the leadership of the Vice-President & General Counsel - Litigation, who has carriage of all major litigation and claims against Air Canada and its affiliates, worldwide, the selected candidate will be part of the litigation team and 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. Full bilingualism (French and English) in oral and written communications is essential as the issues assessed could be in any jurisdiction in Canada or across the world and where in the overwhelming majority of proceedings instituted against Air Canada, English is the language of communication with internal clients, other parties, counsel, experts or court Membership in a provincial bar in Canada (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. To succeed in the position, the candidate should have a track record demonstrating the following qualities or characteristics: 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 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. Intangible Benefits 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. Qualifications Conditions of Employment: Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position. 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; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.    

Welcome Home! At Cascades, sustainable development means respecting the nature of our 10,000 talents. Work-life balance (telecommuting, flexible hours); Group insurance & pension plan with company contributions; Accessible gym space and/or paid sports activities; Profit-sharing plan (three times a year!); Employee assistance program (physical and mental health); Long-term career management plan and training; Contribute to the success of a Quebec multinational with strong environmental values. Develop your full potential Develop your expertise as a Senior Legal Counsel. Reporting to the Director of Legal Affairs, the Senior Legal Counsel's mission is to participate in the implementation of the group's strategic plan by providing legal advice to business partners with a view to limiting the risks of litigation to which they may be exposed. In practice, you will draft and review a multitude of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, letters and legal opinions, and closely monitor the evolution of the legislative framework related to Cascades' activities. You will coordinate certain operations and sales contracts and support the Vice-President and Director of Legal Affairs during transactions. Finally, you will disseminate reliable and relevant legal information and ensure that your group's activities comply with current legislation and the company's internal policies in order to maximize the achievement of business objectives and minimize legal risks. Job responsibilities : Ensure regulatory compliance and protection of Cascades' rights; Negotiate, draft and review complex contracts, leases and agreements; Draft and revise legal letters and documents; Draft legal opinions relating to the company's activities; Supervise and coach legal advisors; Collaborate and coordinate with external legal departments; Create and distribute legal training courses. Bring out the best in yourself Commit . Evolve . Preserve . Every day, our green-blooded colleagues choose to respect nature by passionately contributing to our mission. You too can put your strengths to good use: 6 to 8 years' relevant experience in litigation or private practice; Ability to quickly grasp business issues; Ability to reconcile business needs with legal risks; Supervisory skills (organization, planning, supervision and coaching); Bilingualism (working with teams in Canada and the U.S.); Ability to understand financial statements; Talented communicator and ability to simplify; Exemplary rigor and integrity; Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to influence peers and partners. We look forward to meeting you! Core competencies defined for this job Planning and organizing Decision-making Advisory role Values and ethics Rigour Impact and influence #respectyourtruenature #revealyourpotential Cascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner. About Cascades To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials, people and ideas. We are source of possibilities since 1964. Cascades have been providing sustainable, innovative and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene and recovery. Join 10,000 talents working in a network in almost 80 operating units located in North America.

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. In your role, you will: Report into the Director Legal Services and Contracts for Services and Support (Aftermarket). 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 large scale construction/ development agreements, agreements for lease, leases, asset purchase agreements, support services agreements, authorized service facility agreements, maintenance contracts, and agreements for new products and services. Manage claims and potentially litigious matters, in conjunction with the Legal Services Litigation team. 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. Be solicited by your clients regularly in order to ensure compliance with contracts and to obtain an interpretation on different contractual provisions. Your recommendations will impact the day-to-day relationships with our customers and our service providers. Be relied upon for your ability to identify and anticipate commercial and contractual problems by ensuring efficient communication between your clients and Legal, Tax, Risk Management and Export Control. 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. 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 commercial or transactional law or commercial litigation, with at least 2 years of practice within a renowned law firm. 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. Construction law, property law or M&A experience would be considered an asset. 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 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. Join us at https://bombardier.com/en/careers/career-opportunities

Job Description At Janssen, we never stop working toward a future where disease is a thing of the past. We’re the Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, and you can count on us to keep working tirelessly to make that future a reality for patients everywhere, by fighting sickness with science, improving access with ingenuity, and healing hopelessness with heart. We focus on areas of medicine where we can make the biggest difference: Cardiovascular, Immunology, Neuroscience, Oncology, and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Visit us: www.janssen.ca for more information. The Global Legal Organization is recruiting for a Senior Legal Counsel to support J&J’s Janssen Pharmaceuticals in Toronto, Canada. This Senior Legal Counsel will report to the Vice President, Law for Janssen Canada. The Senior Legal Counsel supports the Vice President, Law by providing business partners with strategic legal advice and counsel in all areas of law, to further the interests of the business while protecting the company’s rights, interests and reputation. Key Responsibilities Partnering with local business, and outside counsel as appropriate, to support business opportunities while ensuring compliance with legislation, industry guidelines and internal policies. Additionally, the position involves close interactions with colleagues in the Johnson & Johnson Global Legal Organization’s litigation, regulatory and patent groups who are engaged in patent and product liability litigation as well as in prosecuting and managing Johnson & Johnson’s patent estate. Providing strategic proactive and reactive legal advice on a wide range of proposed business initiatives and materials, in the areas of sales & marketing, regulatory affairs, drug pricing and reimbursement, clinical data generation and communication, finance & logistics, and information technology. Preparing and negotiating commercial agreements across functional areas listed above. Providing Canadian legal advice and drafting support on development and negotiation of licensing and acquisition agreements. Serving on project teams and committees to assess and implement special/significant projects in the local business and/or J&J’s Global Legal Organization. Minimum 7-9 years of experience in a private practice and/or in-house setting. Proven legal and business judgment and excellent strategic and analytical skills. Demonstrated abilities to work in a fast-paced environment, meet stringent timelines, and handle multiple demands simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team player. Excellent client relationship experience and communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of people with varying degrees of legal exposure. Bilingual English and French would be an asset. Strength in corporate/commercial matters; regulatory experience is preferred. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs.Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year.Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com .

Job Requisition: Edmonton/ Calgary Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Regular/Temporary: Temporary - 3 years Scope: Open Closing Date: October 30, 2023 Classification: Justice Legal Counsel 3 Salary: Legal Officer 3 - $5,688.83 to $6,646.18 biweekly ($148,478 to $173,465 / year) Role Responsibilities Resolution Counsel are senior legal dispute resolution specialists helping parties with legal issues arising from family restructuring to reach a mediated agreement by consent; or prepare a litigation plan. In addition to a consent order or litigation plan, Resolution Counsel prepare a report to assist Justices presiding over unresolved family legal issues. Referrals are made to Resolution Counsel in cases where: One of the parties earns less than $90,000; No other or limited forms of alternative dispute resolution are available to the parties; Prior efforts at resolution have not been successful; and/or, The parties are experiencing high conflict or prolonged litigation. Resolution Counsel may also appear as a Friend of the Court in Regular Family Chambers to assist with matters where at least one of the parties is self-represented. In this context, Resolution Counsel first help the parties in attempting to reach consent on procedural and substantive matters, and when this is not possible, summarize the parties’ positions and provide relevant law to help the sitting Justice in their decision-making process. Resolution Counsel are also responsible for: Leading parties through negotiation and compromise to find a solution to the family issue/conflict. Leading and facilitating parties to prepare litigation plans for Court to facilitate the most effective use of Court resources and judicial time. Providing parties and legal counsel direction and guidance to services and programs to facilitate earlier and lasting resolutions. Acting as a Referee pursuant to Rule 6.44 of the Alberta Rules of Court and a Deputy Clerk of the Court pursuant to s. 17 of the Court of King’s Bench Act. Providing a broad range of legal services including legal advice to the Chief Justice, Associate Chief Justice, other Resolution Counsel and other members of the judiciary and court staff to identify opportunities to improve the operational effectiveness of the justice system and Albertans’ access to justice. Qualifications The position requires a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree and active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta , with a minimum of 11 years of related experience in applying, interpreting and analyzing complex fact patterns and multiple areas of law. The position requires extensive knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Alternative dispute resolution methodology (mediation/negotiation) and related processes. Services and programs offered by the Court and by governmental and non-governmental agencies and organizations (legal assistance services, counselling services, financial assistance services and parenting courses and programs). Civil procedures (e.g.: Alberta Rules of Court), legislation, regulations, policies and case law. An expertise of family law and procedures as well as other core aspects of law and legal procedures. Bilingualism/Fluency in French is considered an asset. Competencies Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. The link below will assist you with understanding competencies: The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies: Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment. Build Collaborative Environments: Lead and contribute to the conditions and environment that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes. Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions. Systems Thinking: Keeps broader impacts and connections in mind in an integrated environment. Notes This is a one-year contract position that will be located in either Edmonton or Calgary depending upon the successful incumbent. The hours of work for this position are Monday to Friday 8:15AM-4:30PM, 36.25 hours a week. This position will work remotely using online meetings, Sharepoint and other technology. This position may also require in-person and/or remote attendances in Chambers. Final candidates will be asked to undergo security screening. What we offer: Comprehensive benefits plan: Pension plan: Leadership and mentorship programs Professional learning and development Positive workplace culture and work-life balance How To Apply     Current employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.   Closing Statement This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any further information on this legal job board posting or a copy of the role profile, please contact Marie Paterson at Marie.Paterson@gov.ab.ca