Assistant City Solicitor II

Ref ID: 05092-0012247987

Classification: Associate

Compensation: DOE

Our client, the City of St. Catharines has 1,200+ employees serving over 450,000 residents from the municipal government level. We are currently looking for an Assistant City Solicitor II.

The Assistant City Solicitor II will be a member in the Legal Services division under the Legal and Clerk Services Department at the City of St. Catharines. The Legal Services division:

• Provides legal advice related to all facets of the City’s operations to City Council, the CAO and other City officials
• Prepares all by-laws, drafts and reviews agreements and contracts for the Corporation
• Represents the City in legal proceedings and real estate transactions
• Serves as Prosecutor for charges under the Provincial Offences Act, pursuant to the Building Code Act, Fire Code and municipal bylaws
• Receives and processes insurance claims

As an Assistant City Solicitor II, you will advise, as well as, represent the City in matters of law and provide quality legal advice and services to City Council and all Departments of the Corporation, with an emphasis in the area of real property law and development.

More specifically, the scope of your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Director of Legal Services in advising and representing the City in all matters of law, preparing legal opinions and providing legal advice to the Director, City Council and Staff
• Full carriage of the Corporation’s routine and complex real property transactions from negotiation to registration
• Drafting by-laws, procedures and policy documents
• Negotiating, drafting and reviewing legal agreements and other legal documents as necessary
• Advising and consulting with outside professionals on general municipal issues and providing instructions to external legal counsel as required
• Attending City Council and Committee meetings, preparing written reports and making presentations as required
• Assisting in the management of the Department as directed by the Director of Legal Services and performing all other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree and graduation from a recognised University and Law School
• Law Society of Ontario membership, in good standing
• Five (5) years of progressive experience practicing law, with a solid base of solicitors’ experience in real estate transactions is required as the duties will include negotiating and drafting agreements related to land acquisition and disposal, leases, licences and encroachments; and providing advice on planning and development areas of law
• Experience in drafting and reviewing land development agreements, commercial contracts and corporate law would also be an asset
• Though not a prerequisite for the right candidate some Ontario Land Tribunal experience would be an advantage
• Demonstrated attendance/attainment of recent professional development education
• Well-developed coaching, supervisory and leadership skills with a proven ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically and professionally
• Excellent communication, research and report writing skills
• The ability to work in a team environment, liaison with key external stakeholders and individuals/departments at all levels of the organization, as well as, function effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team, as well as, demonstrate innovation and accomplishment
• Ability to work under conditions of strict confidentiality is essential
• Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software programs and the ability to adapt quickly to applicable software
• A demonstrated commitment to enhancing a safety culture

Work Designation: Hybrid

Qualified candidates may be eligible for relocation assistance

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