Lawyer - Litigator

at  City of Edmonton

Job Number: 51386
Collaborating with clients across the City, Legal Services leverages knowledge of the City’s organization and operations with legal knowledge to provide valued advice and support throughout the corporation. Employees are highly engaged in providing the best support possible through expertise and creativity, keeping client satisfaction at the heart of our work.
Working effectively within a practice area team in a fast paced environment, reporting to the Legal Supervisor, Labour, Employment & OHS, this role is responsible for providing legal advice in the areas of labour, employment and occupational health and safety.

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS:

• Communicate with strong political acumen, strategic planning, issue resolution and decision-making skills
• Effectively communicate complex ideas and recommendations to diverse audiences, build positive relationships, and establish clear expectations
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with confidence and under time constraints
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a cohesive legal and human resources team
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, negotiating and decision making skills
• Service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Demonstrated alignment with the City’s 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 edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrated 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 edmonton.ca/our-culture

Qualifications:

• Completion of Bachelor of Laws LL.B, Juris Doctor J.D, or its equivalent and membership with the Law Society of Alberta, or the ability to attain membership with the Law Society of Alberta immediately upon appointment
• Demonstrated experience as a lawyer practicing in the areas of Labour and Employmen

• Provide strategic labour and employment advice on a wide range of issues and matters to various stakeholders throughout the City
• Represent and/or assist in representing the City in legal proceedings before various tribunals and levels of court in relation to matters including:
• Grievance arbitrations and Labour Relation Board matters
• Human Rights complaints and dispute resolution processes
• Civil litigation, including wrongful dismissal claims
• Provide sound legal advice and recommendations regarding various issues including policy development, collective bargaining issues and labour relations strategy
• Provide thoughtful and practical interpretive guidance to stakeholders in regards to collective agreements and labour and employment legislation
• Research and apply the law in divergent factual situations
• Gather facts through interviews and documentary review
• Draft legal agreements, memoranda, and submissions
• Take a proactive role in providing recommendations to avoid risk/liability
• Additional related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Completion of Bachelor of Laws LL.B, Juris Doctor J.D, or its equivalent and membership with the Law Society of Alberta, or the ability to attain membership with the Law Society of Alberta immediately upon appointment
• Demonstrated experience as a lawyer practicing in the areas of Labour and Employment