Solicitor handling contract negotiations and legal consulting for the City of Hamilton. Responsible for a variety of agreements and legal matters in Corporate Services.
Responsibilities
Responsible for negotiating and drafting a variety of contracts and agreements including commercial and or real estate agreements.
Provide specialized legal services and consultation on housing related matters.
Develop and implement proactive strategies to protect the interests of the City.
Provide research, analysis, counselling, and advice on legal implications of matters of law.
Review and prepare documents, policy and procedure for the City that comply with applicable laws.
Provide legal opinions and advice on significant risk matters to assist decision-makers.
Requirements
Bachelor of Laws degree or Juris Doctor (JD) from a recognized University.
Membership in good standing in the Law Society of Ontario.
At least 3-5 years of experience negotiating and drafting a variety of contracts and agreements including commercial and or real estate agreements.
Experience with construction or infrastructure related agreements an asset.
High level of professionalism and integrity as well as excellent communication skills.
Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and to prioritize.
Highly developed analytical and business planning skills.
Must have computer skills in a Windows environment utilizing MS Office software.
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