Req ID: 28393
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 08/12/2026
Job SummaryThis role with the City of Mississauga calls for a confident commercial lawyer with experience in municipal, construction and public procurement law.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesReporting 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: $ 137,906.00 - $ 196,745.00
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.
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
