Bombardier

Senior Contracts Negotiator, Bombardier Defense

Bombardier  •  Dorval, CA (Hybrid)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.


Why join us?



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.


Bombardier’s Benefits Program



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)
  • Competitive base salary
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tele Health Program

What are your contributions to the team?

  • Support and/or lead the negotiation of multi-million dollar cross border agreements related to the sale of private jets for special missions around the world.
  • Draft complex and specialized terms and conditions that balance Bombardier’s risk and the needs of our unique customers.
  • Draft and negotiate an array of agreements such as, aircraft purchase agreements, data license agreements, engineering services agreements, and aircraft modification agreements.
  • Support aircraft delivery objectives by providing ongoing commercial and/or legal support to internal and external customers.
  • Drive business results by anticipating risks and, in concert with internal stakeholders, initiate creative and effective mitigation plans to protect aircraft delivery schedules.
  • Engage with management to raise unresolved contractual risks in a timely way.
  • Initiate correspondence to customers, including invoices, in accordance with the purchase agreement and ensure appropriate follow-up.
  • Contribute to process improvement and governance activities related to the functions of the department.
  • Be presented with opportunities to travel internationally.

How to thrive in this role?

  • You have proven experience or knowledge of the aviation and/or defense industry is required, as is knowledge of U.S. government Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs).
  • You are able to combine your business acumen with your risk mitigation abilities.
  • You have a university degree in law or business. Having an MBA would be considered an asset, though not a requirement.
  • You have at least ten (10) years’ experience working in a law firm or a large corporation.
  • You have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the negotiation of commercial transactions and drafting of commercial agreements.
  • You are a leader and autonomous.
  • You possess strong interpersonal and persuasion skills.
  • You have strong drafting skills in English.
  • You have the ability to work flexibly, extended and/or irregular working hours in line with business demands, together with an ability to travel on short notice.
  • You are bilingual in French and English. Knowledge of a third language is an asset.

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and passionate individuals.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.


Job Senior Contracts Negotiator, Bombardier Defense

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 14870 Senior Contracts Negotiator, Bombardier Defense

Bombardier

About Bombardier

Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing, and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets. Bombardier’s Challenger and Global aircraft families are renowned for their cutting-edge innovation, cabin design, performance, and reliability. Bombardier has a worldwide fleet of approximately 5,000 aircraft in service with a wide variety of multinational corporations, charter and fractional ownership providers, governments, and private individuals. Bombardier aircraft are also trusted around the world in government and military special-mission roles leveraging Bombardier Defense’s proven expertise.  

Headquartered in Greater Montréal, Québec, Bombardier operates aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. The company’s robust customer support network services the Learjet, Challenger and Global families of aircraft, and includes facilities in strategic locations in the United States and Canada, as well as in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, the UAE, Singapore, China and Australia.  

For corporate news and information, including Bombardier’s Environmental, Social and Governance report, as well as the company’s plans to cover all its flight operations with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) utilizing the Book and Claim system visit bombardier.com. Learn more about Bombardier’s industry-leading products and customer service network at businessaircraft.bombardier.com. Follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.   

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Dorval, OO
Year Founded
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