Hybrid Solicitor, Real Estate

at City of Hamilton, Ohio

• Job title: Solicitor, Real Estate
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: CA$121,889 - CA$170,024 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Hamilton, Canada

About the role

• Lawyer providing high quality legal advocacy and services for the City of Hamilton's corporate real estate division. Developing strategies, advising on legal matters, and ensuring compliance with laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality and effective legal advocacy, advice and services to the management and staff of the City.
• Support the City’s corporate real estate division.
• Develop and implement proactive strategies.
• Anticipate and identify legal challenges that help to protect the interests of the City.
• Ensure that legal services contribute to the effectiveness of programs and services throughout the City.
• Review and prepare documents, policies and procedures for the City to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.
• Provide legal opinions and advice on matters that pose significant risks to the City.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws degree or Juris Doctor (JD) from a recognized University.
• Membership in good standing in the Law Society of Ontario.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of post-call experience in real estate law.
• A demonstrated interest in municipal law.
• Prior public sector and/or development experience is an asset.
• Possess a high level of professionalism and integrity.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly developed analytical and business planning skills.
• Proven track record for long-term visioning and big picture thinking.
• Experienced in designing and delivering customer focused programs and services;
• Using a "best practices" approach in developing and delivering quality services in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Understanding of key statutes, regulations and by-laws affecting the Division and municipality an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations as it relates to the position.
• Must have computer skills in a Windows environment utilizing MS Office software.