Senior Legal Counsel

*This position is open to candidates based in either Wichita, Kansas, or Dallas, Texas.

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.
Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program

What are your contributions to the team?

• Adhere to Bombardier General Work Rules.
• Participate in all corporate legal activities.
• Assist and/or lead the negotiation, drafting and/or review of various commercial agreements related to the sale of products and or services (including aftermarket services) to customers.
• Manage claims, HR issues and potentially litigious matters in conjunction with the Bombardier litigation team.
• Support US infrastructure projects and expansion of US service centers.
• Support the compliance team with US related compliance issues.
• Be solicited by your clients regularly in order to provide legal guidance, advice and to ensure compliance with contracts and for legal interpretation of different contractual provisions.
• Be relied upon to identify and anticipate commercial and contractual problems by ensuring efficient communication between your clients and other stakeholders, including Tax, Risk Management, Export Control and Compliance groups.
• Serve as a key resource on complex and critical issues.
• In this role you may be required to travel occasionally (within the continental United States of America or Canada).

How to thrive in this role?

• Admittance to at least one US State Bar.
• At least eight (8) years of relevant experience in corporate law, commercial contracts and/or commercial litigation.
• Leadership capabilities, ability to work autonomously, excellent legal and business acumen, ability to take quick decisions and provide strategic advice in a fast moving, dynamic environment.
• Strong negotiation, drafting and communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills necessary to prioritize, assign, and coordinate work.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work with legal department and non-legal department colleagues, as well as all levels of management.
• Computer skills necessary to learn and/or operate word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and web-based applications
• Experience working Anti-Trust matters would be considered an asset.
• Employment and Labor law experience would be considered an asset.
• Experience with the Federal Aviation Administration Regulations would be considered an asset.
• Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations would be considered an asset.

Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.

Job Senior Legal Counsel

Primary Location Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet