Job Summary

This position assists in the provision of comprehensive legal services to the City of Saskatoon.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides in-house legal services to the City of Saskatoon, including City Council, Committees of Council, the Administration and the City’s Boards in a variety of areas including Litigation, Municipal Law, Planning and Administrative Law, Employment Law, Prosecutions, Real Estate, Construction Law and Corporate Law.
• Acts on behalf of the City in civil litigation, administrative law matters and prosecutions at all levels of court and before various Administrative Tribunals.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement policies and processes relating to legal matters.
• Coordinates with Divisions on identifying and implementing legal solutions to serve the business needs of the Divisions.  
• Provides leadership and communication to assist Divisions in identifying solutions and assisting with the achievement of strategic objectives and goals. 
• Provides legal advice to Divisions with the goal of continuous improvement at the City of Saskatoon. 
• Performs a complete range of municipal and corporate legal services, including bylaw enforcement, labour law, contracts, planning and development law, litigation and legislative drafting.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited school of law.
• Membership, or eligibility for membership, in the Law Society of Saskatchewan.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of providing legal services to a municipal corporation would be an asset.
• Knowledge of applicable Provincial legislation and regulations pertaining to municipal bylaws and a municipal corporation would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and manage conflicts in a positive and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to make clear decisions in a prompt and consistent manner.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality and trust. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, the legal industry, various professionals and civic officials.
• Ability to work as a member of an office team with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal courteously, tactfully and effectively with customers.
• Demonstrated research and presentation skills.
• Skill in analyzing, evaluating and organizing facts, evidence and precedents; and in devising solutions to legal problems unique to municipal government.