Legal Counsel, Real Estate & Planning Law (Planning Lawyer)

Brampton; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 139,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading municipality in Peel Region is seeking a Legal Counsel specializing in Real Estate and Planning Law. This full-time permanent position offers a hybrid work model and involves providing legal services to various departments. The ideal candidate will have a Law degree and significant experience in municipal law, with strong negotiation and communication skills. The role includes drafting legal documents, advising on contracts, and representing the City in legal matters.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in municipal, planning, or real estate law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services and advice to ensure compliance and security.
• Draft legal documents and conduct negotiations with external parties.
• Represent the City before tribunals and participate in Council meetings.

Skills

Legal Research

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Law Degree

Job description

JOB TITLE : Legal Counsel, Real Estate & Planning Law (Planning Lawyer)

POSTING NUMBER : 106264

NUMBER OF POSITIONS : 1

JOB STATUS & DURATION : Full Time Permanent

LOCATION : Hybrid Model

• When working onsite, you will report to the West Tower location.

SALARY GRADE : 9

HIRING SALARY RANGE : $139,158.00 - $156,553.00 per annum (Salary will be commensurate with experience; Market premium may be applicable)

MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE : $173,947.00 per annum

JOB TYPE : Management and Administration

POSTING DATE : August 30, 2024

CLOSING DATE : September 20, 2024

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY :

Reporting to the Deputy City Solicitor, this position involves serving as a municipal solicitor responsible for providing legal services, including opinions and advice to the Corporation and its Departments to ensure legal compliance and security.

Responsibilities include delivering competent, timely legal services in cooperation with Legal Services staff and City Departments, advising on municipal by-laws, contracts, real estate, construction, commercial matters, taxation, procurement, planning, and development issues. The role involves drafting legal documents, conducting due diligence, negotiating with external parties, representing the City before tribunals, and participating in Council and Committee meetings.

Qualifications include a Law degree, membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, 3-5 years of relevant experience, especially in municipal, planning, or real estate law, and proficiency in legal research, negotiation, and communication skills.

Additional assets include experience with Ontario Land Tribunal, LPAT, or OMB, and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. The role may require passing various tests or exams during the selection process. Interviews may be conducted via video conference.