What will you do?- Represent the City and its employees in legal proceedings before the courts, boards, and other public forums
- Gather facts through thorough interviews and document review
- Research and skillfully apply the law across diverse factual situations
- Draft clear and effective legal documents
- Provide strategic advice and recommendations for the conduct and successful resolution of cases
- Retain and instruct outside experts across a wide range of specialized areas
- Negotiate and mediate the resolution of complex and adversarial matters
- Proactively provide recommendations and strategies to avoid potential risk and liability
- Research and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the City's structure, policy, and procedure
Qualifications:- Completion of Bachelor of Laws LL.B, Juris Doctor J.D, or its equivalent
- Membership with the Law Society of Alberta or ability to attain membership with the Law Society of Alberta immediately upon appointment
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a lawyer practicing post articles in the areas of civil litigation and construction
Assets:- Construction litigation and builders' liens
- Municipal, administrative, insurance and bankruptcy and insolvency law
Skills required for success:- Proven ability to work confidently and effectively manage time under tight constraints
- Political acumen, strategic planning, issue resolution, and sound decision-making skills
- Ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences, build positive relationships, and establish clear expectations
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a cohesive legal and human resources team
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
- Applicants may be tested
Conditions of employment & work environment:- Up to: 1 permanent full-time position
- Hours of work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday
- Salary: $103,256.73 - $215,071.48 (Annually)
- This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
- This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)
Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.
Recruitment Consultant: AS/SB
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
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