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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in commercial agreements, compliance with GDPR and privacy laws, and the ability to provide strategic legal advice across international jurisdictions. Proficient in managing corporate governance and protecting intellectual property while supporting business development and operational needs.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Commercial Drafting SkillsGDPR Compliance ExperienceIn-House Legal ExperienceExperience in Defence and Aviation IndustryBilingual Proficiency in English and Another Language
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Hard Skills
Legal AdviceCommercial Agreements ManagementNegotiation and DraftingCorporate GovernanceCompliance InitiativesIntellectual Property ProtectionTransaction SupportRisk MitigationLitigation ManagementCorporate Secretarial Responsibilities
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingBusiness AcumenCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
Qualified Lawyer in Canada or EU Jurisdiction
Industry Keywords
Aviation IndustryDefence IndustryRegulated IndustryInternational OperationsGovernment RFX ProcessesCorporate PoliciesInsurance ClaimsPrivacy LawsCorporate RegistrationsSecurity Clearance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice supporting Top Aces’ Canadian and international business activities
- Independently manage a broad range of commercial agreements
- Negotiate and draft non-disclosure agreements, letters of intent, technology transfers, purchase and sale agreements, joint venture/teaming agreements, data processing addenda, services and consulting agreements, and commercial leases
- Support business development in responding to government RFX processes
- Advise finance, human resources, technology and service operations teams
- Instruct and supervise external counsel in EU-based and other international jurisdictions
- Support acquisitions, financing activities and corporate reorganizations
- Review, create, implement and ensure compliance with corporate policies and processes
- Support establishment and maintenance of international operations branches and offices
- Advise on regulatory and contractual requirements and support compliance initiatives
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners across the business
- Protect the organization’s intellectual property, including maintaining registrations
- Support corporate secretarial responsibilities, including drafting resolutions, minutes and other corporate documents
- Maintain and update corporate registrations in Canada, the EU, the United States and other international jurisdictions
- Manage insurance claims and other litigation
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified as a lawyer in a province/territory within Germany, the Netherlands, France or Canada
- Dual credentials in civil and common law jurisdictions is an asset
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive legal experience, including a blend of in-house and private practice experience at a reputable firm
- Strong commercial drafting skills
- Experience developing programs and supporting compliance with GDPR and other privacy laws relevant to the organisation’s operations
- English language proficiency is essential
- Capacity to practice in another language, preferably German, Dutch or French, is an asset
- Experience supporting transactions with government entities is an asset
- Experience in the defence and/or aviation industry, or an analogous regulated industry, is strongly preferred
- Excellent problem-solving, business-acumen, communication, analytical and organizational skills
- Experience operating independently, advising senior business leaders, and recommending pragmatic solutions to mitigate risk
- Proactive, creative and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities
- Flexibility to provide support across multiple time zones
- Occasional international travel may be required
- Security clearance requirements to be defined based on the successful candidate’s jurisdiction of residence
Benefits
Comp & perks- Opportunities for development and growth
- Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level
- A flexible schedule
- Attractive benefit plan
- Work environment valuing service, integrity, excellence and teamwork