Skills

Procurement
Microsoft Office
Legal drafting
SharePoint
Negotiation

Here is an exciting opportunity for a bright and ambitious Lawyer to get exposure to diverse areas of law while providing expert legal counsel!

Under the direction of the Manager of Legal Services and Senior Legal Counsel you will provide legal and strategic advice predominantly on novel or unique matters and matters of medium to high risk and legal complexity to Council, Senior Administration, and other County employees to guide municipal policies, decisions, and activities. You will also assist in mentoring the Legal Counsel I position and supervising Legal Assistants where appropriate.

Responsibilities

Confer with and advise employees on legal questions pertaining to their respective powers, duties, functions, and obligations
Draft and review medium to highly complex legal documents, contracts and agreements, bylaws, policies, leases, licenses, notices and other legal documents, to ensure they reflect the County's intent, limit liability, comply with applicable law and protect the County's interests
Review, research, draft, negotiate and advise on a broad range of contracts, public bids and other legal documents and represent the County in contractual, commercial or property transactions and advise on disputes
Provide legal and strategic advice on unique and novel and medium to high complexity legal issues to County departments, the Manager, the Director of Legislative and Legal Services, Executive Team, and Council in relation to their duties and the business of the County
Attend or support Legal and Legislative Services Director in attending Council, Committee, and Executive Team meetings if requested or required for a file under this position's management
In some cases, conduct quasi-litigation and administrative tribunal matters and prosecutions and enforcement of orders under the Municipal Government Act, various bylaws, and other provincial statutes
Mentor, direct and assist Legal Counsel I colleagues in providing legal or strategic advice or in practice management more generally, including when requested by the Legal Counsel I or Manager
Administration of legal services and ensure effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time
Develop and lead legal services process improvements and provide assistance to Manager on such projects when requested
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public
In conjunction with the FOIP Coordinator, review responses to public disclosure requests, when required
Work collaboratively with external legal service providers working on specific projects

Skills and Abilities

Excellent advanced legal drafting skills in the preparation of various legal documents and instruments, including contracts and agreements, bylaws, policies, leases, licenses, notices, and other legal documents
Ability to communicate complex legal issues orally and in writing to a variety of audiences in a clear, comprehensive, effective, and professional manner
Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills, using tact, patience, and courtesy
Skilled in the use of computers, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint and various other software programs
Possess keen attention to detail, initiative, and ingenuity
Possess strong organizational and decision-making skills along with political acumen

Qualifications

Law degree from an accredited university, with active membership in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta
Minimum 7 years’ experience in an active solicitor practice with experience in one or more areas of law relevant to a municipal corporation such as contracts, construction, public procurement, planning and development and land use, information technology, real property, privacy and administrative law
Extensive Planning and Development, public procurement, or construction law experience is highly desirable
Experience and knowledge in diverse areas of law relevant to a municipal corporation is highly beneficial
A broad knowledgebase of areas of provincial and federal laws and the common law affecting municipal governments
Knowledge of legal research, report writing and record keeping techniques
Demonstrated experience providing complex advice on time-sensitive, high-priority and high-profile projects
Experience in diverse areas of law within a local government setting is an asset

Conditions of Employment

Some evening and weekend work may be required, along with some travel to off-site locations

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

In addition to providing a dynamic working environment, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package. The pay range for this position is $109,200 - $136,500 (Legal Counsel I) and $123,760 - $162,000 (Legal Counsel II) and will commensurate with experience.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Thank you for your interest in Strathcona County. We only contact candidates selected for interviews.

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