Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Location: Calgary, AB

Division/Department: Legal

Available vacancies: 1

About Avmax:

Avmax is a diverse company offering every product and service related to aviation. We have locations, operations, and deployment worldwide.

Our vision at Avmax Group Inc. ("Avmax") is to simplify our customers' aviation needs through dependable, globally integrated services with trusted results. Established in 1976, our locations include: Calgary (HQ) and Vancouver in Canada, Great Falls and Jacksonville in the USA, Nairobi in Kenya, and N'Djamena in Chad.

Avmax offers the following capabilities: Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering, MRO, Paint and Spares. Avmax's engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization (DAO). Avmax's maintenance division is a Transport Canada authorized Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO).

Why work at Avmax?

Avmax has a diverse workforce with opportunity for growth and career advancements. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, flexibility, work-life balance and a friendly working environment.

We are proud of our work and commitment to create one of the leading workforce, products and services in the Aviation industry.

About the Role:

Reporting

The Senior Legal Counsel reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is responsible to provide expert guidance to stakeholders on all legal matters on existing files externally and internally.

Core Competencies

• Quality Orientation
• Time Management
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Development and Continual Learning
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Research and Analysis
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Providing Consultation
• Ethics and Integrity
• Planning and Organizing
• Negotiating
• Excellent written and verbal Communication
• Teamwork

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.

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.

Our recruitment commitments:

• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Depending on qualifications, selected candidates may be offered a role at a more appropriate level.
• Avmax Group offers a competitive compensation package including an optimal benefits plan and pension plan.
• Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to, and prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all of our employees. Avmax Group Inc. has specific policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices on the basis of the protected grounds dictated by Canadian legislation. We therefore encourage applications from qualified Aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.
• Avmax will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your HR Representative. Information relating to the needs for accommodation measure will be addressed confidentially.
• In order to be in compliance with the law, employees must be legally eligible to work in Canada.