Job Description

STATUS:

Temporary

JOB POSTING NUMBER:

1319

POSTING PERIOD:

From September 4 to 26

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

Your Role

Under the authority of the immediate supervisor, the incumbent conducts research, drafts documents of all kinds, makes representations before all common law and administrative courts, and acts as legal advisor to municipal services or other organizations, upon request.

The Challenges Awaiting You

More specifically, you will be called to:

Study the requests submitted to them regarding facts, law, case law, and doctrine and their consequences; Act as legal advisor to the City services; Provide legal opinions concerning various areas of law, but particularly in municipal taxation; Make representations and defend the interests of the City in litigation before courts and various organizations, with a predominance in the field of municipal taxation; Assume full responsibility for litigation files and manage diverse files autonomously; Analyze, draft, and comment on acts and procedures; Negotiate with various stakeholders in judicial proceedings and draft judgment projects; Engage in negotiations, recommend the signing of agreements with third parties; Analyze, draft, and comment on bills, policies, municipal regulations, calls for tenders, specifications, case law, and doctrine, analyze the principles and inform the City of changes and their impacts; Develop and disseminate training and information programs in their area of expertise.

The Ideal Profile for Us

Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar for at least six (6) years; Relevant experience as a lawyer, particularly in municipal taxation; Experience in expropriation is an asset; Open and motivated to work on diverse topics; Good adaptability and versatility; Skilled in expressing and writing clearly, concisely, and precisely; Good analytical skills; Dynamic and able to work under pressure; Team player.

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 with pleasure.



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


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.


Only those 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.