STATUS: Permanent

JOB POSTING NUMBER: 1715

POSTING PERIOD: From October 15 to 31

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

You will primarily act as a legal advisor in contract management specific to construction and project design under the daily authority of the Director of the Project Realization Office, and administratively reporting to the Deputy Director of the Legal Affairs Department.

In particular, you will be called to:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, documents related to the bidding process, and issue recommendations to ensure compliance with public procurement rules and municipal laws;
• Collaborate on improving practices by developing contract templates, training, and legal tools primarily in construction law and public contracts for various City departments;
• Advise and provide legal opinions regarding compliance with laws, regulations, and various topics to prevent and reduce litigation risks;
• Manage diverse and large-scale files, including disputes or claims within a construction project;
• Conduct legal research and monitor recent developments;
• Support and contribute to the development of the City’s legal knowledge.

The ideal profile for us

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in law;
• Be a member in good standing of the Quebec Bar;
• Have six (6) years of relevant experience in construction law, strategic support, project management, or dispute resolution;
• Good knowledge of the municipal environment and legislation applicable to municipalities or public organizations (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.

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 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 membership fees;

• 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, 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 are invited.