Join CAE and be part of a global team that’s redefining what’s possible in training, safety, and mission readiness. We’re driven by purpose, powered by innovation, and united by a shared commitment to helping people perform at their best when it matters most. Whether you’re early in your career or an experienced professional, you’ll find endless opportunities to learn, collaborate, and grow in a culture where every voice matters and every contribution makes an impact.
Its Legal Department, which spans the globe, is looking for a Legal Counsel, Corporate based in Montreal who has a positive and proactive attitude and is an excellent team player.
Description
Reporting to the Manager, Corporate and Securities Law & Assistant Corporate Secretary and working closely with other members of the Legal Department in Montreal and around the world, the Legal Counsel, Corporate will:
Contribute to key corporate initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, securities matters, and financing transactions (including public or private debt or equity offerings).
Review and draft continuous disclosure documents in coordination with CAE’s Disclosure Committee, including press releases, annual information forms, proxy circulars, management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A), and other securities filings.
Assist the Assistant Corporate Secretary and the Chief Legal Officer in preparing materials for meetings of the Board of Directors and its committees, and for the annual shareholders’ meeting.
Participate in a broad range of corporate law matters involving the head office (and in collaboration with other corporate teams such as Treasury and Tax), including advising on dissolutions, reorganizations, cash repatriations, intercompany agreements, credit facilities, etc.
Provide advice on corporate governance trends, investor relations matters, and sustainability disclosure efforts and related regulations, and take part in the development and improvement of relevant internal procedures and policies.
Coordinate the various files assigned to external law firms.
Participate in Legal Department initiatives aimed at developing, managing and implementing templates, processes and procedures, delivering effective training, and providing substantive support to other members of the legal team, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor of Laws degree (diploma or training in Common Law would be an asset).
Membership in the Quebec Bar or equivalent from any Canadian province.
3 to 5 years of relevant experience as in-house counsel for a publicly traded company or in a private law firm.
Experience in mergers and acquisitions, securities law and general corporate law.
An excellent command of French and English (oral and written) and good writing skills.
Proficient skills in the use of Microsoft Office, mainly Word, and functional skills in the use of PowerPoint and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
Problem-solving skills, a customer-focus, and innate team spirit.
Ability to work under pressure with a variety of clients.
Ability to efficiently manage priorities.
A love of learning and knowledge sharing.
Initiative, a proactive attitude, and a sense of leadership.
Benefits
Group Insurance
Telemedicine Employee and Family Assistance Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Group RRSP
CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan
Sabbatical Leave
Flex Time
Enhanced Parental Leave
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About CAEAt CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.
Position Type RegularEqual Opportunity & Accommodations
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Laws degree
- Membership in the Quebec Bar or equivalent
- 3 to 5 years of experience as in-house counsel
- Experience in mergers and acquisitions and securities law
- Excellent command of French and English
What We Do
CAE is a high technology company, at the leading edge of digital immersion, providing solutions to make the world a safer place. Backed by a record of 75 years of industry firsts, we continue to reimagine the customer experience and revolutionize training and operational support solutions in civil aviation, defense and security, and healthcare. We are the partner of choice to customers worldwide who operate in complex, high-stakes and largely regulated environments, where successful outcomes are critical. Testament to our customers’ ongoing needs for our solutions, over 60 percent of CAE’s revenue is recurring in nature. We have the broadest global presence in our industry, with approximately 13,000 employees, 180 sites and training locations in over 35 countries
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