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Legal Officer Role with CAF
Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes
Full-time
halifax, halifax county
Other-General
Posted:
June 12, 2026
Location:
halifax, halifax county, Canada
Job Description
Become a Legal Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, tackling complex military law issues. Focus on providing vital legal services, training, and operational legal advice within a supportive framework.
As a Legal Officer in the CAF, your primary duty will involve offering legal counsel on a variety of issues including military justice. The position includes representing clients during Court Martial proceedings and advising military commanders on legal matters. You'll play a pivotal role in negotiations for international treaties and offer training on military operational law.
Key Responsibilities:
• Advise on operational law and troop command legalities
• Represent clients in military judicial settings
• Provide legal guidance at National Defence Headquarters
• Conduct international treaty negotiations for the CAF
• Train military personnel in the understanding of military law
Requirements:
• Admitted to any Canadian provincial Bar
• Practiced law full-t...
As a Legal Officer in the CAF, your primary duty will involve offering legal counsel on a variety of issues including military justice. The position includes representing clients during Court Martial proceedings and advising military commanders on legal matters. You'll play a pivotal role in negotiations for international treaties and offer training on military operational law.
Key Responsibilities:
• Advise on operational law and troop command legalities
• Represent clients in military judicial settings
• Provide legal guidance at National Defence Headquarters
• Conduct international treaty negotiations for the CAF
• Train military personnel in the understanding of military law
Requirements:
• Admitted to any Canadian provincial Bar
• Practiced law full-t...
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Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
halifax, Canada
Posted:
June 12, 2026
Deadline:
July 22, 2026