Associate City Solicitor

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Contract Type: Temporary (approximately 12 months)
• Department: Legal & Governance
• Work Location: On-Site

Overview

The City of Kitchener is seeking a lawyer to join its team providing legal advice and services to Council and staff. This is a temporary full-time position for approximately 12 months. Reporting to and working closely with the Assistant City Solicitor (Development), the primary areas of responsibility will include preparation and review of a wide variety of development related and business type agreements, preparing and providing advice on a variety of by-laws; provide advice on dog designation matters and represent the City at Dog Designation Hearings; providing some prosecution support if needed; provide legal advice with respect to various divisions' operations.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of a variety of agreements such as encroachments, crane swings, tiebacks, access
• Prepare and review a variety of business agreements such as data sharing, parking, consulting, procuring grants
• Prepare and provide advice regarding a variety of By-laws
• Provide advice on dog designation matters and represent City at Dog Designation Hearings
• Prepare and represent the City on uninsurable Ontario Superior Court of Justice matters
• Provide backup assistance if needed with Prosecutions and Administrative Monetary Penalty System Settlement Hearings and Screenings
• Provide legal advice with respect to a wide variety of operational issues and other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D)
• Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years related legal experience in municipal law or a related field
• Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience in the municipal sector, or comparable background and knowledge

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A person of integrity and sound judgment
• Able to work effectively both in a team environment and independently, with proven ability to work under tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills combined with solid time management, computer and research abilities are required
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record

Please note: The job salary is under review.