City Solicitor

POSITION SUMMARY

In this role, you will provide strategic legal leadership to the Corporation while supporting Council, administration, and the Executive Leadership Team in achieving organizational objectives. You will also have the following accountabilities:

• Provide strategic legal advice on a broad range of municipal matters, including governance, planning, development, procurement, contracts, risk management, liability, and administrative law.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to City Council, the City Manager, and senior leadership by supporting informed, transparent, and accountable decision-making.
• Lead the delivery of legal services to the Corporation, including litigation management, contract review and negotiation, prosecutions, insurance administration, and claims management.
• Represent or oversee the City's representation before courts, tribunals, regulatory bodies, and other proceedings, including the retention and management of external legal counsel where appropriate.
• Lead and manage the Legal Services Division, including strategic planning, service delivery, financial management, workforce planning, talent development, and operational excellence.
• Oversee the City's corporate insurance program and provide strategic direction in the management and resolution of insured and uninsured claims.
• Contribute as a member of the Executive Leadership Team by providing leadership on corporate strategy, major projects, policy development, organizational change, and emerging risks affecting municipal government.

For more information and how to apply, please download the job posting.