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 render 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 a good ability to adapt and be versatile;
• Possess an excellent legal sense;
• 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 in a pleasant environment.

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

• 3 weeks of annual vacation (pro-rated for 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.