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

The challenges that await you

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.

The ideal profile for us
  • Education acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in Law;
  • Ten (10) years of relevant experience;
  • Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar.
  • Experience representing before the courts;
  • Possess good adaptability and be versatile;
  • Have 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 police field (Police Act, Criminal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, etc.) desirable;
  • Experience working in a police and operational environment, desirable.
The benefits of being part of our team

Choosing the City of Laval means working for the third largest city in Quebec on diverse and stimulating mandates. It also offers 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 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.


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 receive your invitation.

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Laval, QC H7G 2T1, Canada
CA$66,449.54 to CA$144,459.36 per year

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