Avocat(e) en litige civil et commercial chez IMK, cabinet québécois représentant des clients. Recherche juridique, rédaction et résolution de différends en équipe.
About the role
- Municipal Solicitor advising Hamilton’s Housing Secretariat on contracts, housing matters, and legal risk. Drafting agreements and supporting City Council and departments.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate and draft contracts and agreements, including commercial and/or real estate agreements, on behalf of the municipality
- Review and interpret contract language
- Provide specialized legal services and consultation on housing-related matters and other contracts and agreements
- Work with Senior Management, staff at all levels, and City Council on legal matters
- Develop and implement proactive strategies to protect the City's interests and reduce legal risk
- Provide research, analysis, counselling, and legal advice to City Council and City Departments
- Review and prepare clear, concise, legally compliant documents, policies, and procedures
- Provide legal opinions and advice on matters posing significant risks to the City
- Participate in a preventative law program to preclude and remedy anticipated legal problems
- Assist the City Solicitor, Deputy City Solicitor, and staff with service delivery
- Comply with applicable Health and Safety legislation and City policies and procedures
- Perform other duties directly related to the position's responsibilities
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws degree or Juris Doctor (JD) from a recognized University
- Membership in good standing in the Law Society of Ontario
- Advanced knowledge and expertise normally attained through progressively more responsible practice
- At least 3–5 years or more of experience negotiating and drafting commercial and/or real estate contracts and agreements
- Experience with construction or infrastructure-related agreements is an asset
- High level of professionalism and integrity
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize
- Highly developed analytical and business planning skills
- Effective leadership, facilitation, communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Highly developed ability to develop work plans and service level agreements
- Computer skills in a Windows environment using MS Office software
Benefits
- Temporary, full-time employment for up to 18 months
- Equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection
- Accommodation provided throughout the hiring process up to the point of undue hardship
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