Lawyer - Land Use Planning and Legislation

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 files? 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 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 interests of the city and ensure regulatory compliance;
• Collaborate with other divisions in resolving conflicts and in 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 (BAC) Bachelor’s degree in law;
• Possess six (6) years of relevant experience;
• Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar;
• Open and motivated to work on diverse topics.

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:

• The possibility of working on large-scale files without having to worry 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 dues;
• Priority access to a CPE daycare.