Director, Legal Services / Town Solicitor > Fort Erie > Joboolo CA :
Company : Legacy Executive Search Prtnr Location : Fort Erie Ontario From : Talent CA
Niagara's cost of doing business make it one of Ontario's most competitive centres for business with an unparalleled network of infrastructure accessing North American and international markets.
Prominent local, national and multi-national companies have set up shop in FortErie, all strategically positioned for further success and expansion thanks to its enviable location.
From manufacturing and technology to commercial trail and knowledge-based sectors, FortErie is growing business, profits and a stellar reputation.
Position / Responsibilities / Requirements The Town is recruiting a self-managing, positive, seasoned candidate with excellent communication skills.
The ideal candidate should also have a proven ability to lead and direct a team and demonstrates ethical conduct, political sensitivity, discretion, integrity and reliability.
The Town is open to a flexible, hybrid working arrangement for this role.
Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Director,LegalServices/TownSolicitor acts as the principal legal counsel for the municipality and is responsible for delivering a wide range of legalservices in areas of law affecting the Town, including but not limited to municipal and administrative law, planning and development, construction, real estate, corporate law, contracts, and by-law enforcement.
The Director,LegalServices/TownSolicitor provides legal advice and opinions to Senior Managers, staff and Council, prepares legal documents including contracts and agreements, manages and conducts litigation before civil and administrative tribunals, and prosecutes municipal by-law contraventions.
You possess a Court of A Bachelor of Law Degree or equivalent and successful completion of the Ontario Bar Admission Course and have successfully completed the Ontario Bar Admission Course or the Barrister Licensing Examination and Solicitor Licensing Examination.
You are a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and have a minimum of four years of legal practice with demonstrated experience in municipal law or similar relevant experience.
You also possess a solid understanding and experience in legal research, drafting, negotiation, mediation and litigation and demonstrated experience before courts and administrative tribunals including the Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Justice and Ontario Land Tribunal.
In addition, demonstrated success in a senior management position in a municipal corporation and experience leading prosecutions and representing both plaintiffs and defendants and appearing before the courts and quasi-judicial bodies, particularly the Ontario Municipal Board is needed. LegacyExecutiveSearchPrtnr FortErieOntario
