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.Air Canada is Canadas largest airline, the countrys flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the worlds most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canadas Aeroplan program is Canadas premier travel loyalty program, where Members can earn or redeem points on the worlds largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental partners. Through Air Canada Vacations, it offers more travel choices than any other Canadian tour operator to hundreds of destinations worldwide, with a wide selection of hotels, flights, cruises, day tours, and car rentals. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canadas passenger and freighter aircraft. We have innovative Legal and Compliance teams whose members, more than 100 dedicated professionals, act as business partners to support Air Canadas strategic objectives. When you join Air Canada and its Law Branch, you will be part of a team of professionals that enable Air Canada to accomplish its mission of connecting Canada and the world.
The Position:Air Canada is looking for a commercial counsel to join our team of professionals in Montreal. As a member of the Corporate & Commercial team, the successful candidate will:
Work on a variety of commercial transactions and initiatives supporting all aspects of our business and operations. Be responsible for providing advice on contractual matters and other legal issues and drafting, reviewing and commenting on contractual and other documentation. Play an important role in negotiating and supporting the “client” in all phases of a project, from conception through the letter of intent to completion of the final transaction documentation.Draft, negotiate and provide strategic advice relating to a variety of commercial agreements.
QualificationsA minimum of three (3) to seven (7) years of relevant experience in a leading law firm or an established in-house legal department.Demonstrable commercial law background and experience in the drafting and negotiation of a variety of commercial agreements are key. Particular experience in commercial agreements relating to at least one of the following areas is an asset: spaneting, advertising or brand, information technology (IT) or procurement of “mission critical” goods and services. Experience in reviewing and advising on advertising projects and initiatives, spaneting materials, spaneting agreements (spaneting agency agreements, brand license agreements, sponsorships and advertising media sales agreements) is also an asset though not mandatory. A passion for learning and gaining a deep understanding of the business to more effectively support strategies and objectives.Strong written and oral communication skills, possess good business judgment and be strategic, pragmatic and thorough with a solid ability to assess legal and business risk. Strong drafting, negotiating and analytical skills, be a leader, self-motivated and someone who thrives on challenges and having responsibility and who enjoys working in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment alongside a very cohesive team of professionals.
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 RequirementsBased on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and InclusionAir 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.
