Associate City Solicitor

City of Kitchener

Kitchener, ON · Full Time

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Category: Legal & Governance

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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.