About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world's largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada's Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region.

Why Join The Team?

We are seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Counsel to join the dynamic team that plays an important role in protecting and leveraging our cutting-edge technologies.

Your success will depend on your ability to connect and work effectively with engineering and program personnel, to win their confidence, and to work as an integrated member of a cross-disciplinary team, all while providing effective legal advice and counsel. You must be a high-energy self-starter and be willing to take on a visible IP leadership role within a dynamic, complex, fast-paced business.

You will report directly to the Senior Director and AGC, IP for P&WC.

This is a full-time position (Monday to Friday) with flexible hours, based in Longueuil, and performed exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

You will have a broad mix of IP-related responsibilities, including:

Provide effective, concise and timely advice to business, technical, and legal colleagues on IP matters and issues.
Collaborate with clients to develop and execute IP strategies for key technologies and programs.
Negotiate and advise regarding an array of transactions with customers, suppliers, partners, and license counterparties.
Oversee and manage patent preparation and prosecution.
Monitor, assess, and mitigate third-party patent risk.
Support sourcing initiatives, mergers, divestitures & acquisitions, and other special projects.
Counsel the company in IP disputes.
Drive IP engagement within the business.
Occasional business travel (domestic and international).

What do you need to be successful?

JD or LLB and admission in good standing to at least one state bar or a member of a Canadian bar.
Bachelor's or higher degree in engineering or technical field (electro-mechanical, aerospace, materials, controls, or similar preferred).
5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, with significant experience in patent preparation & prosecution, patent opinion work (infringement and validity), or patent litigation. (Experience in all three is preferred.)
Able to manage competing priorities in fast-paced, complex environments.

Qualifications we prefer

Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or a Registered Canadian patent agent.
Engineering or other technical experience in relevant field.
In-house legal experience.
IP transactional experience, preferably in complex commercial transactions or mergers, divestitures & acquisitions.
Strong litigation experience resolving commercial IP disputes.

This position is part of a French-speaking work environment; it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

What do we offer?

Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
Group insurance program
Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
Merit or recognition program
Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
Recreational and sports club
Nearby daycares
Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day — just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Associate Director - Intellectual Property