As one of Manitoba’s largest employers, the City of Winnipeg is seeking its next City Solicitor (Director of Legal Services) to lead and develop the Legal Services Department. This role will be a fantastic opportunity for the legal and business executive who has significant people leadership and stakeholder engagement skills and who enjoys working and advising on a wide variety of issues.
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, and as a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Legal Services and City Solicitor is the legal officer for the City of Winnipeg and will provide strong leadership and management to a team of solicitors providing legal advice and services to support city operations, as well as the Mayor, City Council, committees, City boards and commissions. This important role to the City of Winnipeg will define, develop and deliver programs and services responsive to the needs of City Council and the City’s business units.

YOUR EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• A Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) or Juris Doctor (J.D.).
• Minimum 15 years legal experience in the public or private sector.
• Extensive experience at the senior management level providing strategic advice and innovative solutions to executive leaders on politically sensitive issues
• Experience in municipal, corporate, litigation, labour, employment, human rights, indigenous and/or commercial law at progressively more responsible levels.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies, programs and procedures.
• Proven hands-on experience in financial management, budgeting, operations and strategic planning.
• Strong business & political acumen with significant experience in engaging and collaborating with multiple levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong emphasis on handling sensitive issues and concerns. Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Project and/or business planning experience as an asset.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

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