Solicitor IV (Litigation Lead)

Solicitor IV (Litigation Lead)

Department: Legal Services
Designated Work Location: 3rd floor, 185 King St.; Remote with designated work location
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, overtime as required
Salary: $121,838.141 - $171,864.730 annually, Out of Scope/Grade 7
Posting No.: 127171
Closing Date: August 7, 2026

Job Profile

The Legal Services Department is responsible for providing legal advice and services with respect to all of the City's activities, including real estate and corporate/commercial transactions, litigation and by-law prosecutions, claims/risk management, by-law drafting and statutory interpretation, contracts, constitutional, labour and employment law, and other areas specific to municipal corporations. Under the general direction of the Director of Legal Services and City Solicitor, and two Deputy Directors, the successful candidate will provide legal advice, representation and mentorship with respect to all facets of civil litigation, representing the City before various courts and administrative tribunals in a professional, competent manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex and/or sensitive legal advice and other legal services to the municipal corporation, its departments, and committees of Council.
• Negotiate and advocate for the City at mediations, judicially assisted dispute resolutions, and arbitrations.
• Conduct or oversee litigation matters in the Provincial Offences Court, Provincial Court, Small Claims Court, Court of King's Bench and the Court of Appeal in areas such as:
  • By‑law Prosecutions
  • Assessment and taxation appeals
  • Collections
  • Commercial and contract disputes
  • Construction, land development and property disputes
  • Constitutional claims
  • Inquests
  • Applications for judicial review, statutory appeals and other similar proceedings
  • Personal injury and other tort claims
• Provide representation before administrative tribunals including the Manitoba Municipal Board, Public Utilities Board and Land Valuation Appraisal Commission.
• Assign matters and provide mentorship to lawyers within the litigation practice group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree, Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience (may include articling and relevant non‑practicing experience).
• Minimum of 5 years post‑articling experience in civil litigation.
• Experience with supervising or mentoring others.
• Experience assigning work and monitoring the workflow of assignments within a team.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to persuasively advocate and explain technical and legal information in plain language to all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
• Superior written communication skills with the ability to author a variety of court documents, internal documents, policies, and correspondence.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the municipal organization, external contacts, and the public.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and produce high‑quality work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Strong negotiation skills, including using sound judgment, diplomacy and discretion when dealing with contentious issues.
• Knowledge of the Rules and Procedures of the Court of King's Bench, or similar rules.
• Knowledge of municipal law, rules of evidence and procedural fairness.
• Experience as in‑house counsel is considered an asset.
• Applicants educated outside of Canada must have education comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada and must provide an official academic assessment report from a recognized Canadian assessment service.

Conditions of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the applicant possesses a work permit, they are responsible to ensure its validity.
• Member in good standing or eligible for membership with the Law Society of Manitoba.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the applicant(s) at their expense.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City, including Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, and reasonable accommodation requests will be accepted during the hiring process.

Position Reports To

Director of Legal Services

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