There is an opening for the above position within the Legal Services Division, Office of the City Manager Department. The Assistant City Solicitor will be responsible for a range of legal matters, including providing legal advice and opinions related to all aspects of the City’s operations and administration. The successful incumbent will provide advice to Mayor & Council, the City Manager, and city staff in respect of all general legal matters before the Corporation. This position will have a particular focus on municipal and commercial law.
What you will be doing
- Negotiate and draft various agreements and other corporate documents
- Review legislation, case law, statues, regulations, and legal publications for the purpose of keeping abreast of changes in the law and research purposes.
- Attends Senior Management meetings, meetings of Council and Committees of Council, as required
- Provides advice related to actions of all other departments (including the Mayor and Council) regarding recommendations, by-laws and policies, being brought forward for Council’s consideration, both orally and in written form.
Education
Post-graduate university degree in law (LLB or JD) and member in good standing with the Law society of Ontario.
Experience and Knowledge
The successful candidate will have three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience preferably in a municipal environment. The ideal candidate will require excellent organizational, interpersonal, presentation, communication and computer skills combined with knowledge of municipal government operations.
Skills you will rely on
Microsoft Office
We will ask you for these items if you are hired
- Covid-19 proof of dose one (1) and two (2) vaccination upon hire (External Candidates)
- Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.
- Supervisor Health & Safety Awareness Training Certificate from the Ministry of Labour
Your compensation
This position is within Grade 8 of the non-union salary schedule and has an annual salary range of $114,261 to $139, 342. We offer a comprehensive benefit package and are an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) employer.
