Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes

Canadian Forces Legal Officer Role

📍 Location
montreal (administrative region), qc
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 10, 2026
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Job Description

Elevate your legal career with the Canadian Armed Forces as a Legal Officer, specializing in military and operational law. Your role will include advising commanders and representing the military in legal matters.
As a Legal Officer, you will advise on domestic and international law, and provide vital legal services at multiple levels of the CAF. Responsibilities range from representing clients in Court Martial to conducting military law training. Full-time and part-time roles are available, offering flexibility for those balancing other commitments.
Key Responsibilities:
• Advise deployed forces on international and domestic legal issues
• Provide advice and representation at Court Martial
• Engage in treaty negotiations on behalf of the CAF
• Train military personnel on law and justice
• Address operational legal concerns for National Defence Headquarters
Requirements:
• Admitted to a provincial law society in Canada
• Recent graduates must have relevant...

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