Counsel, Regulatory and International

at  Air Canada

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 REQUIREMENTS

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

We are looking for a counsel to join our team of professionals in Montreal. The successful candidate will work on a variety of contract and strategic initiatives in relation to regulatory aviation law, competition law, trade and economic sanctions, anti-corruption laws and international matters. In addition, the successful candidate will work on alliance and strategic partnerships such as interlining, code shares, and joint ventures and projects having regulatory implications such as distribution and marketing initiatives and international country start-ups. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a major law firm or an established in-house legal department and strong written and oral communication skills, possess good business judgment and be strategic, pragmatic and thorough with a solid ability to assess legal risk. The successful candidate will also possess strong drafting, negotiating and analytical skills, be self-motivated and someone who thrives on challenges, having responsibility and enjoys working in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment alongside a very cohesive team of professionals.
The ideal candidate should have a strong background and possess particular relevant experience on competition, administrative or international law and an exposure to regulated environments and have a passion for learning and gaining a deep understanding of the business to more effectively support strategies and objectives.
The successful candidate will be able to act as a key player or strategic business advisor for various client groups and have a practical and business oriented approach, recognizing the operational and commercial implications of any arrangement, strategic regulatory initiatives, proposed legislation or business initiatives.
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