## Senior Legal Contracts and Risk ManagerApply: Montreal (St. Laurent): Full time: Posted Today: ⠀ 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 while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life.DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced and adaptable legally trained professional to advise on, draft and negotiate sophisticated agreements across multiple sectors, with a particular focus on technology. Based in Montreal, this role is a key player in enabling business deals with suppliers to proceed in a timely manner while advising and/or negotiating contractual terms for CAE.
Responsibilities:
* Identify legal and contractual solutions to enable procurement and business teams to conclude agreements and achieve operational, technical and cost-savings objectives.
* Draft and negotiate different types of contracts related to all CAE business units such as but not limited to Software as a Service (SAAS) agreement, license agreements, agreements for the acquisition of goods & services, memoranda of agreements, letters of intent and partnership agreements.
* Recommend legal and contractual risk-mitigation strategies addressing indemnification, liability, warranties and other commercial and business terms.
* Advise procurement teams and business units on contractual matters related to supply arrangements and joint collaborations, with a focus on intellectual property and technology licensing and related agreements.Minimum Qualifications* University degree in law or relevant equivalent experience
* Five to ten (5-10) years of experience working in a law firm or a corporation, including experience in the negotiation of licensing agreements, intellectual property, commercial transactions and drafting of commercial agreements.
* Adaptable in contract negotiations and able to propose legal solutions that enable procurement and business teams to conclude agreements.
* Ability to draft and adapt contractual language creatively in response to business needs and requirements as communicated by stakeholders with limited contracting experience.
* Agile in the use of digital tools such as MS Office and SAP Ariba.
* Bilingual (French and English), both orally and in writing.Preferred Qualifications* Collaborates with various stakeholders using good business acumen and customer-focused mind-set.
* Autonomous, proactive and capable of multi-tasking within a high pressure, fast-paced environment, with tight deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills.Benefits* Group Insurance
* Telemedicine Employee and Family Assistance Program
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Group RRSP
* CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan
* Sabbatical Leave
* Flex Time
* Enhanced Parental Leave
📌 Senior Legal Contracts and Risk Manager (Montreal)
🏢 CAE
📍 Montreal