Lawyer - Criminal, Penal, and Statutory Law

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 law and administrative courts. You will also be required to provide legal opinions that impact the policing practices of the Laval Police Service or other municipal services.

• Education acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in law;
• 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 police field (Police Act, Criminal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, etc.) desirable;
• Experience working in a police 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 in a pleasant environment.

For this position, we offer competitive working conditions and 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 plan;
• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Work schedule allowing for work-life balance;
• Work location easily accessible with free parking;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Possibility to accumulate overtime;
• Reimbursement of professional dues;
• Priority access to a CPE daycare.