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Founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 fighter pilots who identified an opportunity to improve military readiness training, Top Aces has since established itself as the world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training.

We pride ourselves on our unblemished safety record, having flown an industry leading 130,000+ hours of operational training without accident in support of customers worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., Germany, and multiple other NATO allies and international partner nations.

Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions, continuously elevating standards in an industry where "Experience Matters." This commitment to innovation and technology ensures we remain adaptable, training allied militaries to succeed against evolving threats.

Top Aces’ dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day!

Join our team!

• Provide in-house legal advice and services
• Negotiate and draft a variety of commercial agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, letters of intent, terms and conditions, supply agreements, service agreements, leases, etc.
• Support the business development team in drafting responses to government calls for tenders.
• Prepare negotiation guidelines and standard contracts
• Provide legal support to other business partners, such as the finance team, procurement team, business development team and human resources team.
• Support the Human Resources team in the international mobility of employees, including visa and work permit applications.
• Liaise with external lawyers, including those in foreign countries.
• Support the Vice-President Legal Affairs and Chief Compliance Officer in acquisitions, financings, corporate reorganizations and the implementation of policies and processes.
• Support the Vice President Legal Affairs and Chief Compliance Officer in implementing the necessary measures to ensure compliance with various laws, including the French Charter of the French Language and the Quebec Privacy Act and the European Data Protection Act (GDPR).
• Develop, implement, and maintain legal and compliance processes, templates, trackers, and internal policies.
• Organize and maintain documentation and electronic files.

• Law degree (LLB). A common law degree is an asset.
• 7 years' experience, including as in-house counsel in a large company with international activities.
• Solid knowledge of commercial law, contract negotiation and drafting.
• Experience with government contracts is an asset.
• Able to work under pressure, realign priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving, business, analytical and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and resourceful.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent writing skills in English (as main customers and suppliers are outside Quebec and legal counsel will support operations outside Quebec); knowledge of German is an asset.
• Proactive, creative and able to learn quickly.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word, Power Point, SharePoint and Teams).
• Ability to perform all work in support of our Corporate Values of Excellence, Service, Integrity Together.

Employees are responsible for:

• Working in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety acts and regulations
• Following safe work practices and procedures and using safeguards and personal protective equipment
• Reporting hazards (such as unsafe situations and activities) to their supervisor immediately

Position requires Level IIClearance with the Canadian Government and the ability to gain access to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program

• A work environment in which service, integrity, excellence and teamwork are highly valued;
• Opportunities for development and growth;
• Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level;

Come share your passion with us! Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self.

At Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading but refers to men, women and gender diversity.