Lawyer – Municipal Law (5+ Years)

Job summary

Prepare and manage penal prosecution and regulatory matters, represent prosecuting parties in municipal courts, and draft legal documents and opinions. Advise municipal clients on regulations and collaborate with the municipal law team on land use and urban planning matters.

Job details

Our client, a well-established law firm, is seeking a lawyer with at least 5 years of relevant experience, primarily in penal law, to join its team. The successful candidate will represent prosecuting parties before several municipal courts located in the Greater Quebec City area, on both the North Shore and South Shore, while also collaborating with the municipal law team, particularly on matters involving land use planning and urban planning. Your Role You will handle criminal and regulatory cases and advise municipal clients on various issues. You will have the opportunity to: Preparing, drafting and handling penal prosecution matters before municipal courts Representing the prosecuting party before the courts and providing strategic oversight of files Drafting statements of offence, proceedings, legal opinions, recommendations and other legal documents Advising municipalities on the application and enforcement of their regulations Collaborating with the municipal law team, particularly on land use planning and urban planning matters Working with other professionals within the firm on matters involving municipal and regulatory law issues Profile Member in good standing of the Québec Bar Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in penal law, prosecution or representation before the courts Strong interest in municipal law, land use planning and urban planning Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills Autonomous, versatile and highly organized Ability to manage multiple files and tight deadlines Team-oriented, flexible and proactive Interest in developing and maintaining strong client relationships Valid driver’s licence, as some travel may be required What We Offer Competitive compensation Group insurance and retirement plan Employee assistance program. Several weeks of vacation starting in the first year Additional time off during the holiday season Parking included Hybrid work model A people-focused firm and collaborative work environment Social activities and a strong commitment to employee well-being

What you’ll do

Prepare and manage penal prosecution and regulatory matters, represent prosecuting parties in municipal courts, and draft legal documents and opinions. Advise municipal clients on regulations and collaborate with the municipal law team on land use and urban planning matters.

Requirements

Must be a member in good standing of the Québec Bar and have at least five years of relevant experience in penal law, prosecution, or court representation. The role also requires strong analytical, drafting, communication, organizational, and client relationship skills, a valid driver’s licence, and an interest in municipal law and urban planning.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Group Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Several Weeks Of Vacation Starting In The First Year
• Additional Time Off During The Holiday Season
• Parking
• Hybrid Work Model
• Collaborative Work Environment
• Employee Well-Being Activities

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Penal Law
• Prosecution
• Court Representation
• Municipal Law
• Land Use Planning
• Urban Planning
• Legal Drafting
• Legal Analysis
• Regulatory Compliance
• Client Advising
• File Management
• Communication
• Organization
• Client Relationship Management
• Time Management
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Legal
• Government & Public Sector

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