Legal Officer

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. The primary responsibilities of a Legal Officer include: Providing advice on international and domestic law to the commander of a deployed force Providing general legal advice and services to the commanding officer of a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Base Providing advice on operational legal issues at National Defence Headquarters Representing clients at Court Martial and appearing before the Court Martial Appeal Court Representing the interests of the CAF and the Department of National Defence (DND) as: A member of a Canadian delegation negotiating international treaties A member of the military liaison staff at an allied headquarters Delivering training on military law and military justice

Work environment

Legal Officers are members of the Legal Branch of the CAF. This branch i...