Lawyer - land use planning and legislation

STATUS: Temporary - maternity leave replacement

JOB POSTING NUMBER: 642

POSTING PERIOD: Indeterminate

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

SCHEDULE: 33.75 hours per week, DAY; MONDAY to FRIDAY - 08:30 to 16:30

WORKING MODE: Hybrid

WORK LOCATION: Legal Affairs Administration, 1200 BOUL CHOMEDEY Laval H7V 3Z4

The City of Laval is looking for an experienced lawyer to join its Land Use Planning and Legislation team. Are you passionate about municipal law, recognized for your ability to independently manage complex cases? This position is for you!

By joining the Legal Affairs Department of the City of Laval, you will become part of a large public organization with a human dimension that values professional development and work-life balance. As a lawyer, you will act as a legal advisor to all city services.

More specifically, you will be called upon to:

• Act as a legal advisor to the city services;
• Draft regulations, policies, directives applicable to the city and its citizens, and all other legal documents of any kind for the various services;
• Draft legal opinions on all subjects related to the municipal world;
• Collaborate with services to safeguard the city's interests and ensure regulatory compliance;
• Collaborate with other divisions in conflict resolution and litigated cases;
• Conduct legal research and monitor recent developments;
• Support and contribute to the development of the organization's legal knowledge.

• Education acquired through a (BA) Bachelor of Laws;
• Possess six (6) years of relevant experience;
• Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar;
• Open and motivated to work on diverse topics.

• Ability to work in a team
• Analytical skills
• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Ability to adapt

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 benefits:

• The possibility of working on large-scale files without worrying about billing or client development; Defined benefit pension plan;
• Work schedule allowing for work-life balance;
• Work location easily accessible with free parking;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees;
• Priority access to a CPE daycare.

Only those who meet 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, individuals from 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 receive your invitation.