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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Assistant City Solicitor
Posted on May 16, 2024 by Employer details City of Coquitlam
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Assistant City SolicitorRegular Full-Time One of BC?s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you! Are you a dynamic legal professional seeking a rewarding challenge? Our Legal Team is expanding, and we're currently hiring for the position of Assistant City Solicitor. We encourage all interested applicants to apply, as we may also consider candidates for Staff Lawyer roles for both current and future opportunities within our growing team. See the description below for more information on the Staff Lawyer role.About You / What We Are Looking ForReporting directly to the City Solicitor, you'll play an important role in providing outstanding legal services to our organization.As an Assistant City Solicitor, you'll spearhead the efficient delivery of legal services while maintaining an independent file load. You'll be the go-to expert, offering legal advice across a spectrum of areas crucial to local government. From interpreting legislation to crafting bylaws and negotiating and drafting contracts, you'll ensure our legal strategies are on point. Additionally, you'll lead a talented team of legal professionals, fostering their growth and success.Key ResponsibilitiesThis position will oversee and be responsible for a team of legal professionals (staff lawyers, paralegals or both) in either a general solicitor or real estate and development practice group, including day-to-day operational leadership and assisting the City Solicitor in establishing objectives, policies and procedures aligned with broader Division and Department goals and objectives. Additional responsibilities include preparing legal opinions, advising on municipal bylaws and municipal governance and procedure, and offering legal advice and practical recommendations on City projects and initiatives. You'll draft and negotiate various contracts, including complex project agreements, commercial contracts, construction agreements, operating, service and supply agreements, funding and grant agreements, leases, licences and purchase and sale agreements. Additionally, you'll identify process improvements to enhance City operations. Ideal candidates possess strong legal expertise, leadership skills, and a knack for efficiency. If you're passionate about legal excellence and driving organizational success, join us in shaping the future of our city.Minimum QualificationsBachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from a recognized university and active membership in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia. A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant legal experience, and people leadership experience within a legal setting. Exceptional understanding of legal matters related to the local government setting or commercial real estate and land development, preferably gained by at least three (3) years practicing as counsel for a local government or with a firm providing legal services to local governments. Preferred QualificationsExperience mentoring and providing leadership to members of a legal team. Experience providing legal advice in various areas of law, including one or more of municipal, commercial, real estate, land development, land use, construction, environmental, risk management, procurement, intellectual property and Indigenous matters Proven experience in managing a large caseload and ability to juggle priorities and competing timelines. Familiarity with mun- LocationCoquitlam, BC
- Salary$184,712YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #94539
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