Solicitor Iii

**Requisition ID**:38240

**Company**

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The City of Vancouver’s Legal Services Department has a vacancy for a Solicitor III (Development & Real Estate) to join its team.

**Specific Duties & Responsibilities**
Providing legal advice to City departments and related Boards and handling a broad range of matters, including:

- Ground leases, leases and license agreements and development agreements to increase the supply of affordable market and non-market housing and other City amenities
- Review of mortgage and finance-related documents
- Legal issues associated with the renter’s office, including advice on protection of tenant’s rights, tenant protection agreements and policies
- Major land development projects, where the City is acting in a regulatory capacity through the rezoning, subdivision and development permit processes and/or as property owner in the construction of buildings and infrastructure
- Complex air space subdivisions for mixed-use projects;
- Purchase and sale of City lands
- Legal issues associated with the City’s revenue generating mechanisms, such as development cost levies, community amenity contributions and real property taxation

**Qualifications**

Education and Experience:

- A Professional Law Degree and membership in the Law Society of BC
- A minimum 5 years’ current related experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the proven ability to manage conflict situations effectively
- Strong organizational skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines in a multiple task environment
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- PC computer skills

Compensation includes a competitive annual salary (commensurate with years and relevancy of experience) and an excellent pension and benefits package.

The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

**Business Unit/Department**:Law Department (1040)

**Affiliation**:Senior Exempt

**Employment Type**:Regular Full Time

**Position Start Date**:April, 2023

**Salary Information**:Pay Grade RNG-131: $139,902 to $184,084 per annum

**Application Close: April 5, 2023**

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process._ _Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.