Lawyer - land use planning and legislation

STATUS : Temporary

JOB POSTING NUMBER : 2646

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 challenges that await 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 City services;
• Draft regulations, policies, and directives applicable to the City and its citizens;
• Draft, analyze, and comment on contracts;
• Draft, analyze, and comment on procedural documents and may be called to make representations before the courts;
• Collaborate with services to safeguard the interests of the City and ensure regulatory compliance;
• Conduct legal research and monitor recent developments;
• Analyze and comment on draft laws and regulations and inform City services of changes and their impacts;
• Support and contribute to the development of the organization's legal knowledge.

The ideal profile for us

Skills

Client-oriented

Openness to diversity

Collaboration

Results-oriented

Analytical ability

Initiative / autonomy

Ability to advise / support

Rigor / quality assurance

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 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 :

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.