Director, Legal Services Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on June 14, 2021 at 4:30 PM Job ID: J521-0846 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Legal and Legislative Services Job Description: As the Director, Legal Services, you arrive at a pivotal point as Abbotsford establishes itself as one of Canada???s great mid-sized cities. The City must ensure residents continue to experience a superior quality of life through its continued growth. Reporting to the General Manager, Legal and Legislative Services, you will provide legal advice and assistance to staff conducting daily business and long term planning. As the Director, you have primary responsibility for the delivery of legal services to the City, including oversight of litigation, liability claims, insurance, real estate transactions, bylaws, contracts, tax, external counsel and risk mitigation issues that impact the municipality. Duties: The ideal candidate for this role is a 7-13 year call with a successful track record providing legal advice and expertise within a progressive municipality or other in-house legal department, or a lawyer managing clients needing legal advice on a broad range of municipal issues including bylaw drafting and enforcement, contracts, litigation, labour and employment, procurement, regulatory issues, land use planning, environmental, and property transactions. For a civically-minded lawyer, there are few prospects matching the excitement and satisfaction of this opportunity! Skill Requirements: As the ideal candidate, you have: ??? A passion for learning and applying all areas of the law ??? A practical, solution-focused and customer-centric approach to providing legal services ??? At least 7 years of legal practice experience enabling you to confidently manage a broad range of practice areas ??? Familiarity with key local government legislation ??? Experience in a municipal, public sector or regulated environment ??? A proven track record of leadership in management or mentoring roles ??? Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Salary: This exempt position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. If you are looking for a position that will provide you with endless opportunities for growth and accelerated learning, apply now! Additional Information: At the City of Abbotsford we work strongly to create a challenging yet rewarding environment for our employees to thrive. We offer ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. To apply, please visit us online at www.abbotsford.ca/careers Web Address: www.abbotsford.ca Address: City of Abbotsford 32315 South Fraser Way Abbotsford BC V2T 1W7 E-mail: employment@abbotsford.ca Fax: 604-864-5541 Opening Date: May 21, 2021 08:30 AM Closing Date: June 14, 2021 04:30 PM Back