Senior Legal Counsel

at  Avmax Careers Canada

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor of Law (LLB) from an accredited Canadian university and current membership with the Law Society of Alberta.
• A Master of Business Administration (MBA) would be considered an asset.
• Excellent business acumen and understanding of commercial agreements.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanor.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• Excellent teamwork and team building skills.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agencies.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite.
• Ability to attend and conduct presentations.
• Must have a valid Canadian passport; occasional travel may be required.

EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years’ experience in Corporate and/or Contract Law (Leasing and Financing backgrounds are preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Aviation sector is required.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS / DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working closely with the CFO, and existing legal team to support strategic leadership on all business development and commercial matters, while working closely with the leasing department, sales department, and other members of senior management.
• Create standards and processes for drafting agreements, mitigate and address contractual risks, and work with the appropriate leaders to align business processes with contractual obligations.
• Support the company’s interest on all legal proceedings including litigations, arbitrations and hearings as required.
• Ensure the firm’s operations comply with all relevant laws and regulations and manage legal risks effectively.
• Provide guidance and support to legal staff on all legal inquiries and requests.
• Provide guidance in the advising of regulatory and contractual issues and review applicable statutes and regulations.
• Source external legal support and manage contractual relationships as required.
• Maintain and build strong relationships with clients, ensuring their legal needs are met with the highest level of professionalism.