Job Description

Job Summary:Associate Counsel provides advice/counsel to various business units across multiple areas of business and regulatory law related to the companys legal rights and obligations, under supervision of and in collaboration with the companys General Counsel.Duties & Responsibilities:

• Providing legal advice/counsel in business-related areas of expertise (primarily business and regulatory law).
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting proposed and existing laws, statutes, and regulations, and advising business teams as to appropriate processes and practices in relation thereto.
• Identifying, evaluating, and addressing issues of legal risk.
• Reviewing and assessing existing company policies.
• Structuring, drafting, negotiating and/or approving legal contracts, letters of agreement, policies and other documents related to a variety of trade, commercial, financial, regulatory, and operational matters.
• May represent/advocate for the company in litigation, arbitration, mediation or other disputes with courts, government agencies, or other legal authorities.
• Actively participates in Porters Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply with and promote the Company Safety Policy.
• Liaising with external legal counsel on complex legal issues.

Behavioural Competencies:Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organizations standards.Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus. Qualifications:

• JD or LLB from accredited Faculty of Law
• Preferred: Completed Articles, 4+ years with a business or full-service firm
• Superior communication, negotiation and analytical skills
• Strong leadership skills and experience

Company Description:Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porters fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airlinexc2xae in the World Airline Star Ratingxc2xae. Visit or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Porter Airlines