Reporting to Director - Legal Services and City Clerk's office, the Advisor - Legal Services and City Clerk contributes to the achievement of the mission of the Legal Services and City Clerk Department by providing professional legal support to the municipal organization.The incumbent participates in the analysis and application of the applicable legislative and regulatory framework, in the preparation and review of the City's legal documents, in handling contentious cases, and in supporting municipal services. The person also collaborates in the continuous improvement of legal practices, processes, and tools, with a focus on compliance, sound governance, and risk management.Main ResponsibilitiesPrepares and reviews legal documents such as contracts, agreements, leases, forms, draft by-laws, draft resolutions, public notices, etc.; Prepares and monitors, under the supervision of her superior, municipal council meetings, including the preparation of decision-making files for elected officials and the drafting of resolutions and related documents; Collaborates inmanaging litigation files, including preparing case files, coordinating with external counsel,



and monitoring judicial proceedings; Under the supervision of her superior, processes access-to-information requests in accordance with the Act respecting Access to documents held by public bodies and the Protection of personal information (CQLR, c. A-2.1); Under the supervision of her superior, analyzes and makes decisions regarding claims submitted to the City.Education, Qualifications and ExperienceHold a bachelor's degree in law; Have at least one (1) year of relevant experience in municipal law or civil litigation.Both languages (French, English) spoken and written; The various municipal laws; The applicationof procedures and regulations related to the field of activity; The rules of writing and translation.Abilities and SkillDemonstrated rigor, discretion, and a strong sense of professional ethics; Ability to workin a political and administrative environment; Cooperative mindset and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams; Autonomy, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple files simultaneously; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

📌 Advisor – Legal Services And City Clerk (Montreal)
🏢 Ville de Westmount • City of Westmount
📍 Montreal