During this 12-month, temporary full-time position, the Staff Lawyer will report to the Director, Legal Services and provide legal advice and assistance to City staff conducting daily business and long-term planning. As a Staff Lawyer, you manage internal legal staff and external counsel and advise on a broad range of issues that impact the municipality including contracts, litigation, land use planning, insurance, procurement, tax, real estate, liability claims, administrative law, and bylaw drafting and enforcement.
The ideal candidate for this role is a four to ten year call with a successful track record of providing legal advice to or within a municipality, but all candidates with strong credentials and relevant experience are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate can expect a competitive salary in line with their experience and a comprehensive benefit package, including membership in British Columbia’s Municipal Pension Plan (a defined benefit pension) and a generous vacation allowance. This is an ideal role for a civically-minded lawyer who seeks to develop an exciting, satisfying, and unique generalist practice in an established legal department with excellent internal and external support.
As the ideal candidate you have:
- A passion for learning and applying all areas of the law.
- A practical, solution-focused, and customer-centric approach to providing legal services.
- Legal practice experience enabling you to confidently manage a diverse set of practice areas.
- Familiarity with key local government legislation.
- Experience in a municipal, public sector, or regulated environment.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
$134,024 - $158,139
At the City of Abbotsford, we offer ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.
The City of Abbotsford is committed to creating a workplace that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals form all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups.
We are happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
