Legal Counsel, Commercial Law Jobs in Mississauga, Canada at City of Mississauga
Job Summary
This role with the City of Mississauga calls for a confident commercial lawyer with experience in municipal, construction and public procurement law.
The City of Mississauga’s Legal Services Division is a full-service law department that handles a wide variety of interesting and rewarding files that directly impact the way people live, work and play in Mississauga. Legal Counsel are supported in their work by experienced and skilled law clerks, legal assistants and articling students and have access to the technology and software they need to do their work efficiently and easily.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Deputy City Solicitor, Municipal Law, the successful candidate will:
Provide strategic and legal advice to City Council, Senior Leadership and City staff on a variety of commercial, municipal, construction and public procurement law matters
Negotiate and draft a variety of commercial and relationship agreements with other commercial and government entities
Conduct legal research and draft reports, legal opinions, legal agreements, by-laws and resolutions, in a timely manner
Anticipate and address legal issues to protect the interests of the City and reduce exposure to legal risks
Advise staff regarding legislation, regulatory requirements and developments in case law impacting City operations
Provide practical and legally defensible solutions to problems and support staff in achieving the City’s strategic goals and priorities
Retain and instruct external lawyers and consultants, as required, and review their accounts for compliance with billing guidelines
Provide functional direction to law clerks, legal assistants and articling students working within the Municipal Law Section; and
Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario, with a university degree in law (LLB or JD) and an L1 Licence to practice law in Ontario
Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in commercial law, with experience in municipal, construction and public procurement law being an asset
Ability to clearly and persuasively communicate complex information to a variety of audiences, including members of Council, external stakeholders, and City staff at all levels
Excellent writing skills and the ability to draft legally defensible agreements, clear and concise reports, and persuasive legal opinions
Sound judgment and effective negotiating skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others
Strong legal research skills and facility using digital and online reference materials and tools
Strong organization and time-management skills and the proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work; and
Willingness and ability to practice law using paperless files, with the assistance of legal document management and case management software.
Hourly Rate/Salary: $ – $
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location:
Civic Centre
Hybrid Workplace (For full-time permanent and temporary positions)
Department/Division/Section: LEG/Legislative Services Dept , LEG/Legal Services , Municipal Law
Non-Union/Union:
Non Union The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing and/or screening candidates for some positions; however, it is not used in selecting final candidates.
Title: Legal Counsel, Commercial Law
Company: City of Mississauga
Location: Mississauga, Canada
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