Provide municipal legal advice from a hybrid City of Burlington role, using planning, development, litigation, and legislative interpretation skills.
Reporting to the Deputy City Solicitor, Real Estate, Planning and Development, this lawyer provides legal services to the Corporation and Council. The work addresses land use planning, development, contracts, by-laws, policies, and legal risk management. The position includes one permanent and one contract vacancy up to 12 months.

Key Responsibilities

Represent the City before courts and tribunalsAdvise departments on by-laws, legislation, and enforcement measuresMonitor planning and development legislation and case lawDraft and negotiate contracts protecting City interestsReview legal documents assigned for Corporation executionRequirements:
Post Graduate law degree, LLB or JDGood standing membership with the LSOMinimum four years of progressive experienceMunicipal law experience is an assetAvailability for site visits and evening meetingsApply legal research, drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills to planning and development matters for Burlington’s Corporation and Council.
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📌 Municipal Planning Development Lawyer (Canada)
🏢 City of Burlington
📍 Canada