New Posting - YVR (Legal Counsel)

The Vancouver Airport Authority has an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Legal Counsel in the Legal Services Department.

Key responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager, Legal Services & Legal Counsel, the successful candidate will:
·         Provide sound, timely advice on all aspects of commercial transactions
·         Advise on a wide range of contractual matters including third party service contracts and transportation related issues, with a focus on purchasing, construction and procurement
·         Assess risk management issues, as well as environmental, regulatory and airline industry issues
·         Guide and oversee outside counsel

Key qualifications:

You are a savvy, business minded lawyer with:
·         3 to 6 years of relevant experience at a corporate/commercial law firm or in-house legal department
·         Strong analytical skills
·         Customer service focused with the ability to proactively develop strong business relationships with a variety of stakeholders
·         Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage a variety of projects at one time and balance conflicting priorities
·         Experience in purchasing, construction and procurement a strong asset

As part of our recruitment process, short-listed candidates will be required to take part in a management assessment process.

We are committed to employment equity and welcome applications from everyone, including women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. 

Please forward a resume and covering letter, quoting reference no. 12-12-12 in your cover letter  using our online application system at www.yvr.ca (direct link: http://www.yvr.ca/en/about/careers.aspx ).

Application deadline: May 16, 2012 

Vancouver Airport Authority is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that manages Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Canada's second busiest airport, YVR served 17 million passengers in 2011, facilitated 258,000 takeoffs and landings and handled more than 224,000 tonnes of cargo. Sixty-seven airlines serve YVR, connecting people and businesses to 119 destinations worldwide. As one of BC’s top employers for the sixth year in a row, we are committed to creating an airport that British Columbia can be proud of: a premier global gateway, local economic generator and community contributor.