Lawyer - Criminal, Penal, and Statutory Law

STATUS: Permanent

JOB POSTING NUMBER: 725

POSTING PERIOD: Indeterminate

SALARY: Class 12 – from $66,449.54 to $144,459.36 / year

SCHEDULE: hours per week, DAY; MONDAY to FRIDAY - 08:30 to 16:30

WORKING MODE: Hybrid

WORK LOCATION: 2911 Chomedey Boulevard H7P 0B8

Under the authority of the immediate supervisor, you act as a legal advisor for all matters related to the operations of the Laval Police Service. In this capacity, you conduct legal research, draft documents of all kinds, provide training, and may sometimes be called upon to make representations before all common and administrative courts. You will also be required to render legal opinions impacting the policing practices of the Laval Police Service or other municipal services.

• Education acquired through a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B);
• Possess ten (10) years of relevant experience;
• Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar.
• Experience representing before the courts;
• Have good adaptability and be versatile;
• Possess excellent legal acumen;
• Be skilled in expressing and writing clearly, concisely, and precisely;
• Be dynamic and able to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of laws applicable to the policing field (Police Act, Criminal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, etc.) desirable;
• Experience working in a policing and operational environment, desirable.

Choosing the City of Laval means working for the third largest city in Quebec on diverse and stimulating mandates. It also means having the opportunity to grow within a human, committed team that enjoys working with pleasure.

For this position, we offer competitive working conditions and social benefits:

• 3 weeks of annual vacation (pro-rated for the months worked in the first year);
• 16.5 public holidays per year including several days off during the holiday season;
• 3 weeks of paid sick days at the beginning of the year;
• Comprehensive group insurance package;
• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Work schedule allowing for work-life balance;
• Work location easily accessible with free parking;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Possibility of accumulating overtime;
• Reimbursement of professional dues;
• Priority access to a CPE daycare.

Only candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted.

The City of Laval is committed to promoting an inclusive and equitable work environment as part of its employment equity program. It recognizes and values diversity in all its forms and invites women, visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities to apply.

If you require special accommodations to participate in the selection process, please let us know as soon as you are invited.