Legal Counsel (Temporary - 12 months)

Company Description

Be part of the journey !

Our mission is to be the preferred airline of our customers and our team.

Open-mindedness, care for others, intelligence at work and, above all, a healthy dose of fun enable us to achieve great things every day, such as becoming the first international tour operator to obtain Travelife certification for our commitment to sustainable tourism. We have also won the title of worlds best leisure airline several times over. And thats just the beginning.

Want to join us? As soon as youre hired, youll enjoy travel privileges to discover the world. Youll also have the opportunity to work in a modern, inspiring environment.

Job Description

The incumbent will join the Legal Affairs department of Transat A.T. Inc. and will be assigned various mandates in commercial law, franchise law, litigation and regulatory law.

• Draft, revise and negotiate contracts or other types of commercial agreements, including but not limited to supply contracts, confidentiality agreements, privacy agreements, IT service agreements, purchase or sale agreements, service agreements, etc;
• Draft legal opinions based on the facts and applicable law, while ensuring proper risk management;
• Work collaboratively with other departments to provide timely and clear legal advice in line with corporate objectives;
• • • • Provide day-to-day legal support to business units by responding to queries regarding compliance, contract interpretation;
      • Advise customers on legal and regulatory requirements;
      • Ensure contracts comply with applicable legislation;
• Participate in internal projects involving legal, contractual or privacy issues;
• Develop tools, including templates and procedures;
• Draft or revise internal policies or procedures;
• Collaborate with external legal advisors;
• Respond to requests from regulatory authorities;

Additional Information

Employment Equity

At Transat, we foster an environment where inclusiveness, respect and equity reign. We endeavour to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers as well as the communities to which we travel. We encourage women, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples as well as people with disabilities to submit their candidacy. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us in order to work together in meeting adequately your needs.

Qualifications

• Member of the Barreau du Québec or of another Province;
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience;
• Autonomy and resourcefulness;
• Excellent sense of the organization and responsibility;
• Exercise good judgment and availability in emergency and unforeseen situations;
• Leadership skills and proactiveness;
• Ability to multi-task and to be versatile;
• Fluent in French and English (oral and written), Spanish (oral and written) an asset.
• Experience in licensing agreements, software and information technology an asset