21 Oct
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Town of Saugeen Shores
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Canada
21 Oct
Town of Saugeen Shores
Canada
Number of Vacancies: 1 (new vacancy within Office of the CAO Department) Choosing to work and live in Saugeen Shores gives you an unparalleled choice of easy-going lifestyles, economic opportunities and nature at every turn. You can truly create your own village in this growing, diverse community of neighbourhoods and amenities. You can make all these great choices without sacrificing family life, schools, and even access to the wide world. Nestled on the shores of Lake Huron with forests and farms all around, Saugeen Shores is the promise of both cities and towns, wrapped in a village. Our shared role is to keep Saugeen Shores safe, well-serviced, growing and vibrant in ways that respect the public and reflect our team. Wage: $44.90 to $51.02 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience) Hours: 35 hrs/week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (may be expected to attend Council and relevant Commitee meetings which typically occur outside of regular hours). Pension: Enrollment in the OMERS pension plan. As the Law Clerk/Real Estate Coordinator , reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, you will coordinate legal files, conduct research, support real estate and development transactions, prepare legal documentation, maintain records, and facilitate the productive delivery of legal services across the organization. The position does not provide legal advice but plays a key role in supporting legal operations and reducing reliance on external counsel for administrative and transactional work. Maintain confidential legal files, records, correspondence, and document management systems. Monitor deadlines, litigation schedules,
agreement requirements, and legal matter status. Support property acquisitions, dispositions, easements, leases, and other land transactions. Conduct title, corporate, due diligence, legal, legislative, policy, and best-practice research. Prepare closing documents and coordinate the execution, registration, and filing of legal documents. Support subdivision, site plan, development, procurement, and contract administration processes. Maintain property, agreement, contract, template, and precedent records. Prepare briefing notes, research summaries, reports, by-laws, resolutions, notices, and agreements for review. Monitor legislative changes and support policy, procedural, governance, and statutory compliance reviews. Coordinate document collection, disclosure, and file preparation for litigation and tribunal matters. Monitor external legal invoices, retainers, budgets, and related reporting. Coordinate legal information requests, corporate records, official documents, and Council documentation. Education and Training: Post Secondary Diploma in Law Clerk studies or equivalent work experience. Membership or eligibility for membership with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) is an asset .
Minimum three years of progressively responsible law clerk experience. Experience working in municipal law, real estate law, planning law, or a related legal environment. Knowledge of municipal government operations and governance. Understanding of municipal law processes, real estate transactions, and contract administration. Knowledge of the Municipal Act, Planning Act, Land Titles Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), and related legislation. Experience in municipal government is an asset. Experience supporting real estate transactions and development agreements is preferred. Experience working with external legal counsel and public sector organizations is preferred. Excellent legal research and analytical skills. Strong organization and project management abilities. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Town of Saugeen Shores will make every effort to accommodate applicants with disabilities in its recruitment and selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.ca or by phone at (phone hidden) x.
📌 Law Clerk/Real Estate Coordinator (Canada)
🏢 Town of Saugeen Shores
📍 Canada