Legal Counsel, Litigation and Municipal Law

2 weeks ago

Brampton, Canada City of Brampton Full time

**Job Description**:
**JOB TITLE**:Legal Counsel, Litigation and Municipal Law

**DEPARTMENT**:Legislative Services

**POSTING NUMBER**:105931

**NUMBER OF POSITIONS**:1

**JOB STATUS & DURATION**:Full Time Permanent

**HOURS OF WORK**:35-hour workweek

**LOCATION**:Hybrid Model*- when working onsite, you will report to the location of West Tower

**SALARY GRADE**:9

**HIRING SALARY RANGE**:$136,429.00 - $153,483.00 per annum

**MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE**:$170,536.00 per annum

**JOB TYPE**:Management and Administration

**POSTING DATE**:March 06, 2024

**CLOSING DATE**:March 27, 2024

**AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY**:
Reporting to the Deputy City Solicitor, Litigation and Administrative Law this position is responsible for the provision of legal services, representation before the Courts and Administrative Tribunals, opinions and advice to the Corporation. Provides legal reports to various City departments to keep the Corporation secured in their legal position and obligations.
- General. Deliver competent, timely legal services working in cooperation with Legal Services staff and City Departments as a municipal legal counsel to the Corporation. Perform collaboratively with client Departments as part of the Legal Services team in the delivery of legal services and development of legal solutions.
- Advise. Provide written and oral legal and procedural advice to Council, staff and committees and others as requested. Assist staff in drafting and interpreting municipal by-laws. Share understanding of the legislative and factual framework, understand the municipal obligations and objectives, anticipate probable outcomes and persuade other parties and staff of appropriate solutions. Covers a wide variety of issues including contracts, real estate and construction liens matters, commercial practices, tax law, planning and development and prosecutions and litigation files. Provides professional legal counsel by opinion, analysis, review and various research initiatives. Review, advise and comment on pending provincial legislation.
- Prepare legal documents. Draft, review and advise on legal documents, including contracts, settlement agreements, pleadings, mediation/settlement briefs. Must be cognizant of legislative and factual framework when preparing documentation so that municipal obligations are achieved and appropriate solutions can be executed. Reviews agreements in conjunction with other City departments to identify problems with respect to legality, enforceability and recommends changes or revisions as required to mitigate risk to the Corporation.
- Risk Assessment. Negotiates resolutions for litigation files that are in best interests of Corporation. Protects the Corporation’s interests by discussion and negotiation with external groups, lawyers, tribunals, and regional government. This involves reviewing files, researching law, verifying and investigating facts, interviewing witnesses, compiling and drafting documentation, conducting examinations for discovery, negotiating with opposing counsel and conducting matters before court. Anticipates probable legal outcomes and persuades other parties and City staff of appropriate solutions to protect the interests of the Corporation.
- Council and Committees. Attendance at Council and Council Committee meetings as required. Presentation of legal reports in closed session meetings of Council and Committees. Review agendas and Corporate Reports. Preparation to provide comments and advice to Council and Committees. Review of Corporate Reports and By-laws of other City departments before they proceed to Council or Committees.
- Special Projects. Undertakes various special projects related to legal counsel initiatives as a result of Corporation’s legal direction and perspective. Undertake special projects and initiatives in furtherance of the Corporation’s legal direction and strategic objectives. Work in multidisciplinary teams with Legal Services staff and other Departments, both in leadership and support roles as required.

**S**ELECTION CRITERIA**:
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**EDUCATION**:

- Law degree and call to Ontario Bar, with demonstrated interest in civil litigation, administrative tribunal hearings, planning and municipal law

***REQUIRED EXPERIENCE**:

- At least 3-5 years related work experience

**OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS**:

- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada
- Experience with municipal government or in public sector an asset
- Experience with insurance litigation, an asset.
- Exceptional communication skills and superior report writing
- Ability to prepare and successfully negotiate resolutions and solid arguments
- Computer proficiency in MS Office suite software and on line legal research
- **_Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria._

**Interview**:Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

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