Legal Counsel

Job title:

Legal Counsel

Company

City of Saskatoon

Job description

Position: Legal CounselDivision: City Solicitor’s OfficeDepartment: City Solicitor’s OfficeTerm: 1 Permanent Full Time position available.Closing Date: 01/30/2025Labour Group: ESAPosting: 3958Job SummaryThis position assists in the provision of comprehensive legal services to the City of Saskatoon.Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides in-house legal services to the City of Saskatoon, including City Council, Committees of Council, the Administration and the City’s Boards in a variety of areas including Litigation, Municipal Law, Planning and Administrative Law, Employment Law, Prosecutions, Real Estate, Construction Law and Corporate Law.
• Acts on behalf of the City in civil litigation, administrative law matters and prosecutions at all levels of court and before various Administrative Tribunals.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement policies and processes relating to legal matters.
• Coordinates with Divisions on identifying and implementing legal solutions to serve the business needs of the Divisions.
• Provides leadership and communication to assist Divisions in identifying solutions and assisting with the achievement of strategic objectives and goals.
• Provides legal advice to Divisions with the goal of continuous improvement at the City of Saskatoon.
• Performs a complete range of municipal and corporate legal services, including bylaw enforcement, labour law, contracts, planning and development law, litigation and legislative drafting.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited school of law.
• Membership, or eligibility for membership, in the Law Society of Saskatchewan.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of providing legal services to a municipal corporation would be an asset.
• Knowledge of applicable Provincial legislation and regulations pertaining to municipal bylaws and a municipal corporation would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and manage conflicts in a positive and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to make clear decisions in a prompt and consistent manner.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality and trust.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, the legal industry, various professionals and civic officials.
• Ability to work as a member of an office team with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal courteously, tactfully and effectively with customers.
• Demonstrated research and presentation skills.
• Skill in analyzing, evaluating and organizing facts, evidence and precedents; and in devising solutions to legal problems unique to municipal government.

Weekly Hours: 40Salary Range: $89,358.72 to $117,072.00 CAD per annum (2025 rates)Diversity, Equity and InclusionThe City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visitAccommodationThe City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition@saskatoon.ca.While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.Our Recruitment Process: Application
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Expected salary

$89358.72 – 117072 per year

Location

Saskatoon, SK

Job date

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:35:07 GMT

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