Job Description

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. (\xe2\x80\x98DHC\xe2\x80\x99) is a proudly Canadian aerospace company currently transitioning its corporate headquarters to Calgary, AB. DHC is undertaking a consolidation of its underlying subsidiary companies under a single brand currently offering engineering, aftermarket, new aircraft manufacturing, modifications, parts manufacturing, and flight training. DHC currently has approximately 1,200 employees based in BC, AB and ON as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide. Our strong entrepreneurial spirit, together with a culture of empowerment, quality and innovation create opportunities to grow and succeed in an organization with a proud heritage and bright future.

The 4-month Law Summer Student will have the opportunity to aid in multiple legal and enterprise projects, including contract review and lifecycle assessment, research on select aeronautical and international commerce issues, regulatory compliance and situational engagement in transactional and legal drafting matters. This could include attending meetings of the legal team and operational teams, building and maintaining legal databases and template libraries, and being a participant on the legal team in a dynamic environment of commercial engagements. The student will also be involved in the process evolution and alignment with new legal and CLM tools and business requirements across departments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Project Milestone/Deliverable Adherence, identifying roadblocks and risks
• Produce quality governance and reporting
• Process revisions, creation, and cancellation
• Support activities related to new IT tools within Engineering
• Support activities related to roll out of De Havilland Processes and tools across all Programs (Example: PCR Process)

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Current law student at an accredited Canadian law school

Experience

• Solid academic performance
• Previous internship, volunteer, or work experience in a business or legal environment

Skills

• Excellent Microsoft suite skills
• Organized, Easy to work with across functions, quick learner, problem solver, excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with focus on quality outputs, strong analytical and research skills

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.