Job Description

Are you a lawyer with a keen interest in public sector law? Consider working on a dynamic team with the Legal Services Branch. Reporting to the Legal Supervisor, Municipal Services and Enforcement, this Solicitor position will focus on providing legal advice in the area of municipal enforcement. Other responsibilities may include:

• Research and apply the law in divergent factual situations
• Gather facts through discussions with clients and through documents
• Draft bylaws, legal agreements, documents and opinions
• Draft reports to Council Committee and City Council
• Take a proactive role in providing recommendations to avoid risk/liability

Qualifications

Membership with the Law Society of Alberta or the ability to attain membership with the Law Society of Alberta upon appointment

2 years practicing law post articles is preferred

Experience in municipal law is an asset

Experience in enforcement, regulatory law and/or prosecutions is an asset

Demonstrated ability to work independently with confidence under time constraints

Good verbal, negotiating and written communication skills

Extensive analytical, problem solving and decision making skills

Communicate with strong political acumen, strategic planning, issue resolution and decision-making skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment

Excellent legal research skills and computer literacy

Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City's Cultural Commitments, please visit

Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City's six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City's leadership competencies, please visit

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: .

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact .

COVID-19 Notice: The City of Edmonton has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination. Employees who cannot be fully vaccinated on the basis of a protected legal ground (e.g. medical, religious) may request an exemption. Please note that this policy applies to all employees, including new hires, and volunteers. If your application is successful, you will be asked to provide proof of vaccination or request an exemption.

For more information, please refer to our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy ( ) and COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure ( ).

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week

Salary: $85,974.907 - $169,698.943 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: RD/MJB