Job Order Detail

Description

This position is responsible for providing full legal services to the City of Prince Albert, including litigation and in-house counsel services to City Council, the Administration and various civic Boards and Committees. Additional professional advice is provided on specific projects or initiatives identified by the City Manager or City Council. Mandate is to protect and promote the legal interests of the City.

- Provide technical legal services including negotiating legal rights and obligations on behalf of the City.
- Advise City Council, Administration, Boards and Committees, and the Prince Albert Board of Police Commissioners on their powers and duties.
- Draft bylaws, contracts, agreements and other documents.
- Represent the Citys interest before the Court and other tribunals. Administers the Court process and prosecutes breaches of civic bylaws and provincial offences for which the City is responsible.
- Participate in making recommendations as to policies, practices and proposed courses of action having regard to the practical as well as legal consequences.
- Interpret statutes, provide legal advice and determine the legal position of the City on all matters of disputes.

Required Qualifications:
- University Degree in Law
- Minimum of 10 years experience after call to the Saskatchewan Bar, including 5 years in a municipal or related environment.
- Admitted to the Law Society of Saskatchewan.