Director, Legal Services/city Solicitor

3 days ago

Cornwall, Canada City of Cornwall Full time

**Department**:
Chief Administrative Office

**Division**:
Legal Services

**This position reports to**:
Chief Administrative Officer

**About the City of Cornwall**

The City of Cornwall boasts a diverse and growing population of close to 50,000 residents. It is conveniently located at the connection point between Ontario, Quebec, neighbour to the Mohawks of Akwesasne and next to the border with the United States of America.
As a municipal government, we strive to reflect the community we serve. Our nearly 1,000 employees provide vital services to support residents. Cornwall’s picturesque location on the St. Lawrence River and its numerous parks and recreational facilities makes it an excellent place to thrive and raise a family. Cornwall is an exceptional City, with a growing economy, expanding & diversifying population, affordable cost of living and a high quality of life in Eastern Ontario.

**Position Overview**
The Director, Legal Services/City Soliticor provides timely and effective legal advice and services to Council, the Senior Management Team, staff, and municipal partners on a wide range of issues. This position manages all manner of litigation, including Tribunal work, with commitment to positive corporate business results through progressive and innovative negotiation and dispute resolution principles. This position will be required to travel within Cornwall from City site to City site and possibly elsewhere in the province in order to conduct the duties of the position.

This position participates on the Senior Management Team and is a key advisor to the CAO and Council, recommending policies, plans, and programs that will benefit Cornwall by being strategic, innovative, practical, and fiscally sound. Leading a talented team, this position guides and inspires a dedicated workforce in their efficient delivery of municipal services and helps shape a workplace culture founded on trust and transparency. The Director is a visible partner in the community and workplace, and a champion of community engagement, development, and sustainability.

**Legislative Services**
The Legal Services Division is comprised of several different areas, including City Solicitors and Labour Relations. The team will prepare legal opinions for the guidance of Council and staff and represents the Municipality before the Courts and Administrative Tribunals. It prepares by-laws, agreements, contracts and buys and sells property for the Municipality.

**Responsibilities**
- Directly supervise staff members who are responsible for service delivery in the areas of legal services
- Manage outside legal counsel and other consultants, as required, with the philosophy similar to in-house service of progressive and innovative approaches, including responsible financial management of outside services by way of clear retainer agreement
- Oversee an annual operating budget and litigation/insurance reserve
- Review drafts and process by-laws, agreements and contracts of all types, particularly those associated with land use
- Prepare deeds, legal notices, title searches, agreements of purchase and sale, easements and land use documents for all departments; detailed knowledge of Planning Act and Municipal Act required
- Draft legal documents including by-laws, providing advice and opinions, and making representations before Courts and Tribunals
- Assist at public meetings concerning legal issues involving all departments of the Municipality
- Provide timely and effective legal advice and services to Council, the Senior Management Team, staff and municipal partners on a wide range of issues
- Assist with negotiating the terms of any settlement agreements respecting disputes as required

**Senior Management Team Responsibilities**
**Leadership**:

- Provide leadership through active participation on the Senior Management Team
- Inspire, empower and develop staff
- Determine strategies to move the organization forward
**Communication**:

- Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization
- Communicate a consistent vision and direction for the department.
- Consult with and maintain strong relationships with members of the public, senior staff at all levels of government, external organizations, members of Council and other departments to help achieve the goals of the department and organization
- Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization
- Ensure departmental issues and concerns are addressed so that administrative and Council goals and objectives are successful
- Maintain a harmonious labour relations climate
- Oversee the review and implementation of effective human resources policies, procedures and practices
- Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment according to all appropriate legislation and regulations; ensure staff receive appropriate orientation and train

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