Full-time

Legal Officer

Posted by Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes • June 04, 2026

📍 montreal, qc, Canada
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Description

Overview

As a member of the military, Legal Officers deliver legal services in the fields of operational law, international law, training, military personnel law, and military justice.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advice on international and domestic law to the commander of a deployed force
  • Provide general legal advice and services to the commanding officer of a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Base
  • Provide advice on operational legal issues at National Defence Headquarters
  • Represent clients at Court Martial and appear before the Court Martial Appeal Court
  • Represent the interests of the CAF and the Department of National Defence (DND) as a member of a Canadian delegation negotiating international treaties
  • Represent the interests of the CAF and the Department of National Defence (DND) as a member of the military liaison staff at an allied headquarters
  • Deliver training on military law and military justice

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