Job Summary

There is currently one legal counsel position available for a general municipal solicitor with a high level of proficiency in the development, review and implementation of agreements, by-laws, policies and procedures; procurement; general municipal law; administrative law; environmental law; regulatory compliance; and risk management.

This position is an excellent opportunity for a strong communicator with a proven ability to build positive working relationships that reflect the high level of integrity, trustworthiness and ethical conduct required for success in this role. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience practicing law with an emphasis on general municipal law and excel at working independently managing a broad range of files.

Education

Post-secondary degree from a recognized university.
Law degree (LLB) from a recognized law school.

Knowledge

Minimum 5 years legal practice with emphasis on general municipal law (including municipal planning and development), civil litigation, contracts, real estate, procurement, and freedom of information/privacy.
Supervisory experience is preferred.
Greater than 5 years’ experience in municipal/public sector law is preferred.
Must be a Barrister and Solicitor entitled to practice law in Ontario and a full member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario.

Responsibilities

Provides professional legal services, in all areas of the law required by the client’s needs including but not limited to: real estate law, municipal planning and land development law, environmental law, commercial law, municipal law, contract law, administrative law and construction law, as well as areas of the law specifically relevant to the Region including, including procurement, development charges, freedom of information and protection of privacy, long-term care facilities, social assistance and public health law. (35% of time)

Manages the litigation process, providing professional legal services and expertise, in the areas of civil litigation and regulatory litigation. (30% of time)

Conducts legal research and prepares legal opinions as required to meet the needs of the clients. (15% of time)

Provides leadership for the activities and mentoring of employees within the Legal and Court Services division, and those hired to do work on behalf of the Legal and Court Services division providing work direction, setting priorities, assigning tasks/projects, determining methods and procedures to be used, resolving problems, ensuring results are achieved. (10% of time)

Provides support to division and department activities. (10% of time)

Special Requirements

Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values.
May be required to support Regional emergency operations under the incident management structure, at the direction of the Emergency Operations Centre Director.

For further information about this opportunity and to apply online please visit our website at www.niagararegion.ca (Job Opening 36440, before midnight on Friday August 25, 2023)

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