Job Description

Vaughan is one of Canada's fastest-growing cities. Its emerging downtown, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre; Canada's first smart hospital, the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital; and the 900-acre North Maple Regional Park continue to generate momentum and excitement. Be part of something amazing and build your career at the City of Vaughan!The City is an equal-opportunity employer and a forward-looking municipality that is committed to fostering a dynamic workplace that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming. As an award-winning organization for its employment and diversity and inclusivity practices, the City is focused on providing its employees with a thriving professional environment that leverages flexible work arrangements, a family-focused benefits package emphasizing work-life balance, learning and growth opportunities, and a place where collaboration and teamwork are valued.Excellence demands brilliant personalities, visionary thinking and a passion for public service. Vaughan is your place to grow.Position OverviewResponsible for leading the effective and efficient management of the one or more of the Practice Groups (Municipal Law, Planning Law, Real Estate and Development Law Practice Group, and or Litigation) within the Office of the City Solicitor within the Legal Services department. Reporting to the Deputy City Manager, Legal and Administrative Services & City Solicitor, the Deputy City Solicitor will provide oversight and leadership to Lawyers, Legal Assistants, Paralegals, Law Clerks and Articling Students. Provides excellent, effective and strategic legal advice to help the City achieve its objectives. Drafts and negotiates agreements and prepares legal opinions; attends court and tribunal hearings, as appropriate. Attends various Committee and Council meetings and completes performance evaluations. Acts as backup to the Deputy City Manager, Legal and Administrative Services &City Solicitor and/or Director of Legal Services and Deputy City Solicitor, as required.Qualifications and Experience

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Law (L.L.B) or Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.).Member of the Law Society of Ontario in good standing.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive law experience in the area of development law and real estate. one or more of the applicable Practice Group(s):
• Experience leading and managing staff and external counsel on real estate and development matters and provides strategic advice on realty transactions, including expropriations.
• Reviews and drafts contracts and represents the City in negotiations on various real estate related agreements as applicable.
• Works closely with the Real Estate divisionDepartment in implementing the City's real estate strategies.
• Works closely with the Development Engineering Department on establishing and implementing an effective regime in completing land development related agreements to support growth in the City.
• Provides advice on planning and development matters under the Planning Act, the Development Charges Act and other applicable legislation as they relate to land development (e.g. Parkland Dedication, applicability and imposition of Development Charges).
• Exceptional organizational, facilitation, and interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to multi-task effectively while contending with conflicting demands and timelines.
• Demonstrated political acumen and ability to negotiate, facilitate, mediate and present information to a varied audience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, research and decision-making skills coupled with exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Well-developed ability to interpret, anticipate & convey highly complex, technical and abstract information.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours, as required.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, the City of Vaughan uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions.The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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