Real Estate & Corporate Counsel

cityofwindsor; Windsor; On-site; CAD 121,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Windsor seeks a Legal Counsel (Real Estate) to provide legal services with emphasis on real estate and corporate/commercial law. You will represent the City in transactions, draft key documents, and advise Council and Administration on complex matters.

Qualified candidates hold a JD/LLB, be in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, and bring strong research, negotiation and communication skills, with proficiency in MS Office and Westlaw.

Qualifications

• Must have JD/LLB or equivalent and two years of broad legal experience after being called to the Bar, with emphasis on real estate and corporate/commercial law.
• Must be in and maintain good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• A basic knowledge of municipal law and the Municipal Act, 2001 would be an asset.
• Must have ability to travel to off site locations with a valid driver’s license and provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment.
• Must be fully computer literate and well versed in MS Office, Outlook and Word.
• Must be able to use Westlaw and Internet resources for legal research.
• Must have strong interpersonal, negotiation, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and related hazards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services to the Corporation in diverse areas with emphasis on real estate and corporate/commercial law.
• Represent the City in real estate and corporate transactions.
• Support the Corporation as service manager in administration of programs and funding from government levels.
• Draft agreements, by-laws, policies and CAO and Council reports.
• Prepare legal opinions for City Council and Administration.
• Prepare a variety of legal documents with counterparties to meet regulatory requirements.
• Provide additional legal services including court appearances as needed.
• Perform Occupational Health and Safety duties per the Corporate Health and Safety Program.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Legal research

MS Office

Westlaw

Travel ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

JD/LLB or equivalent

Tools

Westlaw@Carswell

MS Office

Job description

The City of Windsor seeks a Legal Counsel (Real Estate) to provide legal services with emphasis on real estate and corporate/commercial law. You will represent the City in transactions, draft key documents, and advise Council and Administration on complex matters.

Qualified candidates hold a JD/LLB, be in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, and bring strong research, negotiation and communication skills, with proficiency in MS Office and Westlaw.