Planning Lawyer

1 week ago

Calgary, Canada City of Calgary Full time

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
- The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
- The City of Calgary's Law Department is seeking a Planning Lawyer to join their in-house legal team. As a Planning Lawyer, you will carry out a legal practice that may be a mix of solicitor and barrister work, providing legal advice and opinions with respect to all manner of planning and development-related issues. Primary duties include:

- Draft a wide variety of development-related agreements and land title documents.
- Review, draft and provide advice on planning statutory plans, policies and bylaws.
- Assist various clients with planning-related enforcement matters, including matters under appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board and appearances before the Board.
- Provide legal and strategic advice and opinions on regional planning issues.

**Qualifications**
- Juris Doctor (J.D.), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or equivalent degree from a recognized institution and active membership or eligibility for membership with The Law Society of Alberta.
- At least 1 year of experience in municipal or planning law; preference will be given to applicants with at least 3 years of experience.
- Strong drafting and analytical skills are critical for success in this position.
- Experience with commercial real estate and/or land development would be considered an asset.

**Pre-employment Requirements**
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

**Note**:Please note all exempt positions at The City are undergoing a compensation review. This means the union jurisdiction and/or salary range listed here may change. Tell me more.
- Union: Exempt
Business Unit: Law
- Position Type: 1 Permanent, 1 Temporary (up to 12 months)
Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE
- Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience
Lawyer 1 $89,116 - 134,558 per annum (typically up to 4 years' experience)
- Lawyer 2 $103,249 - 158,137 per annum (typically 5-8 years' experience)
- Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week earning 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
- Audience: Internal/External
- Job ID #: 310939

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