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Description

The City of Moose Jaw is looking for an Assistant City Solicitor.  This person should be prepared to provide innovative legal, strategic and business advice and services to city officials, senior management and employees at all levels. Candidates should be prepared to offer risk assessment and to represent in courts at all levels, including administrative tribunals.

Reporting to the City Solicitor/Director of Legislative & Enforcement Services, the Assistant City Solicitor will provide legal and business advice and assist in developing and applying corporate policies and strategies.  The successful candidate will draft and interpret by-laws and resolutions of Council and represent the Citys interests in dialogue with other local governments and government agencies.

Qualified candidates will possess:
A Bachelor of Laws degree, completion of the Bar Admission course and membership in, or eligibility for membership in the Law Society of Saskatchewan. Applicants should possess Knowledge of provincial and federal statutes and regulations, municipal bylaws and general legal principles. They should have Knowledge of and adherence to The Legal Profession Act, 1990, the Rules of Law Society of Saskatchewan, the Code of Professional Conduct. They must be able to Interpret and apply legislation to ensure statutory compliance and liability protection.

Knowledge and understanding of the strategic goals and objectives of a City and the ability to draft a wide variety of documents, including legal documents, pleadings, contracts, land conveyancing and development agreements and the ability to conduct legal research will be an asset. The ability to work effectively and efficiently, performing well under pressure while dealing with contentious matters. Candidates should also have the ability to maintain strong attention to detail.