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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in commercial agreements, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance, with a strong focus on supporting international business operations. Proficient in drafting and negotiating complex legal documents while advising senior leadership on risk mitigation and compliance initiatives.
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Qualified Lawyer In Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Or FranceStrong Commercial Drafting SkillsExperience With GDPR And Privacy LawsExperience In Defence Or Aviation IndustryProficient In English And Capacity In German, Dutch, Or French
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Hard Skills
Commercial Agreements ManagementNegotiation And Drafting Of Legal DocumentsRegulatory ComplianceCorporate Policy ImplementationIntellectual Property ProtectionCorporate Secretarial ResponsibilitiesInsurance Claims ManagementLegal Risk MitigationTransaction Support With Government EntitiesInternational Jurisdictional Knowledge
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingBusiness AcumenCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational Skills
Industry Keywords
Commercial LawCorporate GovernanceInternational Business OperationsCompliance InitiativesFast-Moving Environment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice supporting 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 and implement 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 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
- 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 organization’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 in a fast-moving environment
- 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