Legal Counsel, Commercial Law

2 weeks ago

Brampton, Canada City of Brampton Full time

**Job Description**:
**JOB TITLE**:Legal Counsel, Commercial Law

**DEPARTMENT**:Legislative Services

**POSTING NUMBER**:105103

**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 City Hall, West Tower.

**SALARY GRADE**:9

**HIRING SALARY RANGE**:$133,754.00 - $150,473.00 per annum

**MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE**:$167,192.00 per annum

**JOB TYPE**:Management and Administration

**POSTING DATE**:XX, 202x

**CLOSING DATE**:XX, 202x

**AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY**:
Reporting to the Deputy City Solicitor, Real Estate and Planning Law, this position is that of a municipal solicitor responsible for the provision of legal services, including opinions and advice to the Corporation and its departments to keep the Corporation secure in its legal position and compliant with its legal obligations.
- 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.
- Provide written and oral legal and procedural advice to Council, staff and committees and others as required. Assist staff in drafting and interpreting municipal by-laws. Share understanding of the municipal legislative and factual framework, understand municipal obligations and objectives, anticipate probable outcomes and present appropriate solutions. Process a wide variety of issues including contracts, real estate, construction, taxation, and development. Structure complex transactions in the municipal context. Advise on development and structuring of affordable housing policies in current legislative environment. Deliver professional legal counsel by opinion, analysis, review and research. Formulate policy and advice on policy initiatives. Review, advise and comment on pending provincial legislation.
- Prepare legal documents. Draft, review and advise on contracts, including agreements that relate to land development, affordable housing, loan and security agreements, tax increment grants, leases, licences, facility agreements and distribution of funds from senior levels of government. Conduct due diligence, review searches and prepare required documentation for transactions in the acquisition, disposal and expropriation of property including leases and related documents. Review title searches and environmental studies. Recognize legislative and factual framework when preparing documentation so municipal obligations are achieved and appropriate solutions can be implemented. Review agreements in conjunction with other City departments to identify problems with respect to legality, enforceability and recommend changes or revisions as required to mitigate risk to the Corporation.
- Protect the Corporation’s interests by discussion and negotiation with external parties, including private corporations, post-secondary institutions and other levels of government. Prepare and review files, legal research, verify and investigate facts, compile and draft documentation. Anticipate probable legal outcomes and present appropriate solutions to staff and others to protect the interests of the Corporation.
- Council and Committees. Attendance at Council and 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 such reports proceed to Council or Committees.
- Corporate Projects. Represent the Legal Services Division in its relations with other City departments and external parties. Undertake special projects and initiatives in furtherance of the Corporation’s legal direction and strategic objectives. Special projects include: design and implementation of complex legal frameworks for multiple educational institutions; creation of multiple urban hubs; and ongoing requests from charities and non-profits. Work in multidisciplinary teams with Legal Services staff and other departments, both in leadership and support roles as required.

**SELECTION CRITERIA**:
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**EDUCATION**:

- Law degree and call to Ontario Bar, with demonstrated interest in municipal and commercial law

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**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE**:

- 3-5 years related work experience, preferably in the municipal field

**OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS**:

- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Transactional experience is a necessity
- Exceptional communication skills and superior report writing
- Ability to successfully negotiate resolutions
- Computer proficiency in MS Office suite software and on line legal research

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- Various tests and/or exams may be administer

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