Chief City Solicitor & Strategic Legal Leader

City of Saskatoon; Saskatoon; Vor Ort; CAD 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Benefits package

Zusammenfassung

The City of Saskatoon seeks an experienced City Solicitor to provide comprehensive legal services and trusted counsel to City Council, the City Manager, Administration, and civic Boards and Committees. This executive role oversees the City Solicitor’s Department, guiding complex municipal matters, bylaws, contracts and litigation.

You will lead a team of solicitors and support staff, advise on policy, and represent the City in legal settings while partnering with senior leadership to protect

Qualifikationen

• Must hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctorate (JD) degree.
• Membership in the Law Society of Saskatchewan is required.
• Ten years of senior-level legal experience, including extensive municipal law practice.
• Demonstrated team management and leadership capabilities.

Aufgaben

• Set the overall strategic direction for the City Solicitor’s Office and align goals with the City’s strategy.
• Provide legal counsel to City Council, the City Manager, Administration, and boards/committees.
• Oversee drafting of bylaws and contracts across departments, and manage litigation and in-house counsel work.
• Lead and develop the City Solicitor’s Department, including solicitors and administrative staff.
• Represent the City in court and regulatory proceedings and maintain effective external relationships.

Kenntnisse

Municipal law

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Vision & strategy

Ausbildung

LLB/JD degree

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Saskatoon seeks an experienced City Solicitor to provide comprehensive legal services and trusted counsel to City Council, the City Manager, Administration, and civic Boards and Committees. This executive role oversees the City Solicitor’s Department, guiding complex municipal matters, bylaws, contracts and litigation.

You will lead a team of solicitors and support staff, advise on policy, and represent the City in legal settings while partnering with senior leadership to protect