Legal Officer

Updated: May 11, 2024 09:41 AM GMT

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes

Oromocto, NB

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 is... More Detail