Lawyer

The Strategic Projects Support Section is a multidisciplinary legal team composed of passionate professionals who directly contribute to the realization of the most important project in the history of the City of Quebec: the TramCité project.

At the heart of land, contractual and regulatory issues, the division plays a strategic role in the advancement of acquisitions and all essential legal work required to bring the tram to fruition. Our mandates are carried out in close collaboration with municipal services, the RTC (Capital Transportation Network), CDPQ Infra, the Government of Quebec, and several external partners, in an environment where innovation, rigor, and collaboration are at the forefront.

To support you in your work, you can count on a team of about a dozen experienced employees, both in terms of legal professionals and support staff.

Here, we bring the City to life! We deploy a ton of energy every day for the well-being of our citizens. We are proud of the work we do and the direct positive effects we have on the population. We don't get bored in the environment, we offer stimulating mandates that allow you to develop your expertise.

We are looking for a lawyer for a permanent position in the Strategic Projects Support Section of the Public Law and Strategic Projects Division of the Legal Affairs Service.

THE CHALLENGES

As a lawyer, your main responsibilities will be to:

• Represent the City before civil and administrative courts, particularly in matters of expropriation;
• Negotiate, draft or revise various types of contracts and agreements, judicial procedures, opinions, regulations, and other legal documents, and provide legal advice when required;
• Perform various tasks to provide the necessary legal advice and support for the realization of the Quebec City public transportation network project;
• Provide legal advice to City staff on legal matters;
• Conduct any legal verification or research in relation to your responsibilities;
• Handle legal files of a similar nature at the request of your supervisor.

To Be Part of the Team, You Must

• Be a member of the Quebec Bar and have a minimum of two years of work experience that has allowed you to acquire a relevant set of knowledge for the position;
• Have recent experience in negotiation, litigation, and advocacy;
• Demonstrate good ability and autonomy in managing court representation files;
• Have a strong capacity to work in a computerized environment using various computer systems;
• Be skilled in drafting legal or administrative documents;
• Have good mastery of the French language, both orally and in writing. Good mastery of the English language is an asset;
• Other appropriate personal skills and qualities, such as the ability to communicate verbally and in writing, interpersonal skills, a strong intellectual curiosity, rigor, and a sense of well-done work, an excellent spirit of collaboration, the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously, autonomy, and a concern for customer service.

We offer benefits for our employees' well-being

• A salary of $67,643 to $157,298 annually, depending on the level of experience;
• A flexible schedule of 35 hours per week and the possibility of working remotely up to 3 days per week;
• One of the best defined benefit pension plans;
• Collective insurance for you and your family;
• A program encouraging an active lifestyle;
• An employee assistance program;
• Career prospects;
• Accessible training;
• A work-life balance;
• A stimulating environment and major projects.

The position is located at 2, rue des Jardins and occasionally at 825, boulevard Lebourgneuf.

HOW TO APPLY

The challenge interests you?

Apply online from July 15 to August 13, 2026 for the competition number PROFR-093-2026 by clicking on the Apply button at the top of this page or by accessing www.ville.quebec.qc.ca/emplois. Applications will be evaluated based on the documents submitted at the time of registration.

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THE CITY COMMITS

The City is committed to making everyone feel included. We offer an open and inclusive environment. We subscribe to the principle of equity in employment and implement an equal employment opportunity program for women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities.

Additionally, we are committed to supporting the Municipal Civil Security Organization in its four dimensions: prevention, preparedness, intervention, and restoration. You may therefore be invited to put your skills to use during exceptional situations and major disasters.