Solicitor General Litigation, Risk Management & Municipal Law

Working for the City of Burlington

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Location:

This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of 390 Brant Street. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for undertaking and completing legal matters as required by City staff, Council, and the Executive Director of Legal Services and Corporation Counsel. This position is also responsible for ensuring maximum achievement of Corporation's goals and minimizing legal liability of the City while carrying out assigned duties.

The City of Burlington expects all employees to work in an environmentally friendly way in all the tasks that they do; to work in a manner that is safe for themselves and others and to be aware of their health & safety obligations; to continually look for opportunities to improve their job that will result in excellence in municipal government and; to recognize the uniqueness of the individuals they come into contact with, and to treat them with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Deputy Corporation Counsel – General Litigation, Risk Management & Municipal Law practice group, solicitor is responsible for:

• Providing legal representation and strategic advice to City departments and Council primarily in relation to contract and general commercial law matters with both public and private sector entities. The role involves reviewing, drafting, and negotiating sophisticated agreements. Primary client contacts include Procurement Services, Burlington Digital Service (Information Technology) and Recreation, Community & Culture.
• Attending meetings of staff and/or elected officials, including standing committees to present reports as assigned by the Deputy Corporation Counsel. Attending other senior staff meeting as required.
• Monitoring relevant changes to related legislation as well as case law, to ensure that the Corporation has up-to-date information to act upon.
• Participating in inter-departmental and corporate teams reviewing issues of legal and corporate interest, as assigned.
• Working with staff to ensure that the City’s legal risks are minimized.

Requirements

• Post Graduate degree in law (LLB or JD) and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Minimum 3 years legal practice. Experience in public procurement and/or IT agreements is an asset.
• Occasional non-office site visits required. Attendance at evening meetings may be required.

This position may require occasional travel between sites and/or City facilities

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process on this legal job board. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.