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The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing:
- Innovative legal, strategic and business advice and services.
- Assessment of risk.
- Legal representation in courts at all levels, as well as administrative tribunals.
- Corporate education/awareness on legal and risk management issues.
Reporting to the City Solicitor, this position will perform the following duties:
- Prosecute breaches of civic bylaws and provincial offenses within the City's jurisdiction.
- Legal and business advice and assistance in the development and application of corporate policies and strategies.
- Preparation, review and interpretation of legal documents, agreement and contracts.
- Research, interpretation and analysis of information, including presentation of options, opinions and implications.
- Drafting and interpreting bylaws and resolutions of City Council.
- Providing Risk Management services.
Qualified candidates will possess:
- Bachelor of Laws Degree and completion of Bar Admission course.
- Membership in, or eligibility for membership in, the Law Society of Saskatchewan. Minimum of 6 months experience in legal environment.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License and ability for occasional travel.
- Knowledge of provincial and federal statutes and regulations, municipal bylaws and general legal principles.
- Knowledge of and adherence to The Legal Profession Act, 1990, the Rules of Law Society of Saskatchewan, the Code of Professional Conduct.
- Strong Ability to interpret and apply legislation of unique situations to ensure statutory compliance and liability protection for the City.
- Knowledge of municipal government and City Council decision-making processes.
- Able to advocate persuasively at all levels of court and at administrative tribunals
- Able to draft a wide variety of documents, including legal documents, pleadings, contracts, land conveyancing and development agreements.