Assistant Legal Counsel

Town of LaSalle, Ontario; Lasalle; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of LaSalle, Ontario is seeking an Assistant Legal Counsel to provide legal services to municipal departments and Town Council on a broad range of matters. The role involves drafting contracts, conducting real estate work, researching bylaws, and advising on regulatory issues.

You will prepare legal analyses, opinions, and practical recommendations under the supervision of the Legal Counsel, support reports for Council, and manage assigned files with strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Minimum of three (3) years of post‑call legal experience in municipal/public sector, real estate, or administrative law
• Strong knowledge of municipal law, including the Municipal Act, 2001
• Excellent legal research, analytical and written communication skills
• Ability to draft clear, concise, legally sound agreements, memoranda, reports and other documents
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and escalate as required
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook and PowerPoint; familiarity with Teraview/Laserfiche is an asset

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and provide comments on municipal agreements and contracts
• Assist with real estate transactions including acquisitions, disposals, leases, and title matters
• Research and draft municipal bylaws, policies and related documents
• Monitor legislative developments and assess impacts on municipal operations
• Prepare legal analyses, opinions and recommendations for Council and staff
• Support reports and presentations for Council meetings and committees
• Manage legal files and ensure organized documentation and timely follow-ups
• Collaborate with departments, external counsel, and stakeholders to identify legal issues and mitigate risk
• Assist with litigation, provincial offences, and tribunal matters as needed
• Prepare disclosures, court materials, and attend proceedings when required
• Contribute to development of legal processes and templates for efficiency
• Maintain confidentiality and professional judgment

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Municipal law

Regulatory compliance

Written communication

Public sector experience

Education

JD/LLB degree

Ontario Bar

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Teraview

Laserfiche

Job description

Brief Description

Job Title:

Assistant Legal Counsel

Department

Administration

Reports To

Legal Counsel

Rate Of Pay

$109,638.39 - $123,844.21 per annum

Posting Date

October 13, 2026

Posting Deadline

October 30, 2026

Reporting to the Legal Counsel, the Assistant Legal Counsel provides legal services and support to municipal departments and Town Council on a broad range of municipal legal matters. The position involves the preparation of legal documents, conducting research, providing legal advice, and supporting the department with legal matters and projects affecting the Town. The successful candidate will exercise independent professional judgement within assigned responsibilities, while escalating complex, sensitive, or higher‑risk matters for direction, review, or approval.

Requirements

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and provide legal comments on municipal agreements and contracts, including development agreements, encroachment agreements, easements, leases, sponsorship agreemends, and procurement‑related agreements.
• Assist with real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, land donations, title and registration matters, easements, and other property‑related files.
• Conduct legal research and draft or review municipal by‑laws, policies, procedures, memoranda, reports, and related documents.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and identify potential impacts on municipal operations.
• Prepare legal analyses, opinions, and practical recommendations on assigned municipal matters, subject to the oversight of the Legal Counsel.
• Assist in preparing and presenting reports and materials for Council and committees and attend meetings as required.
• Manage assigned legal files, competing priorities, documentation and follow‑up in an organized and timely manner.
• Work with municipal departments, senior management, external counsel, consultants, developers, residents, and other stakeholders to identify legal issues, mitigate risk, and advance matters toward completion.
• Assist with litigation, claims, disputes, expropriations, Provincial Offences matters, Ontario Land Tribunal proceedings, and other administrative tribunal matters.
• Prepare disclosure, court and tribunal materials, legal briefs, factums, books of authority, correspondence, and other documentation, and attend proceedings as required.
• Assist with matters arising under the Town's Administrative Monetary Penalty System.
• Support the development of legal processes, templates, procedures, and tools that improve efficiency and consistency within the Legal Division.
• Maintain confidentiality, exercise sound professional judgement, and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
• Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Minimum of three (3) years of post‑call legal experience, preferably involving municipal, public‑sector, real estate, corporate/commercial, litigation, or administrative law
• Demonstrated knowledge of municipal law, including the Municipal Act, 2001, and other legislation affecting municipal operations
• Strong legal research, analytical, and written communication skills
• Ability to draft clear, concise, and legally sound agreements, memoranda, reports, and other legal documents
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify legal, contractual, liability, and operational risks
• Ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non‑legal audiences and build effective working relationships
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities, meet deadlines, exercise sound professional judgement, and recognize when escalation is required
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Qualifications Considered Assets

• Municipal or public‑sector experience
• Experience with real estate transactions, development agreements, municipal by‑laws and policies, litigation, Provincial Offences, or administrative tribunals
• Experience working directly with elected officials, senior municipal staff, or public‑sector organizations
• Additional education or certification in municipal administration, municipal law, real estate, planning, or a related field
• Working knowledge of Teraview, Laserfiche, and other legal research, document management or municipal information systems
• Strong negotiation, advocacy, dispute‑resolution, and presentation skills

Working Conditions

• Duties are performed primarily indoors
• Regular attendance at internal and external meetings and occasional local travel may be required

Hours of Work

• Primary hours of work are Monday to Friday (35 hours), day shift
• Flexibility in hours of work is required in order to attend after hour Council meetings and events as required

Physical Requirements

• Physical work environment requiring extended periods of walking, standing, and sitting

Leadership Responsibilities

• None

Summary

Personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection. We are dedicated to equal opportunity. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. The recruitment process does not utilize artificial intelligence for applicant screening or selection. This posting is for a newly created position.