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Legal Counsel - Solicitor

@ City of Barrie

Ontario

Temps plein5+ ans d’expérience
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The City of Barrie is hiring a Legal Counsel - Solicitor to provide legal advice, analysis and representation across municipal practice areas including municipal and tax law, planning, environmental law, real estate and corporate commercial contracts. The role reports to the Director of Legal Services and supports City departments with sound governance and compliance. It is a permanent full-time, non-union position at Level 15 with a salary of $123,969.77 to $166,148.35 per year, a 35-hour week and a hybrid option of one remote day per week for eligible employees.

Responsabilités :

  • Provide legal advice and analysis across municipal practice areas
  • Draft and review agreements, by-laws and corporate documents
  • Protect the City's legal interests and manage risk
  • Coordinate outside legal counsel where required
  • Support internal clients across departments

Résumé des exigences :

  • Juris Doctor or LL.B. from a recognized university
  • Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
  • Five years of experience in municipal law
  • Broad experience in planning, environmental, tax, real estate or commercial law

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Assurance maladieSoins dentairesAssurance invaliditéRégime de retraiteProgramme d’aideCongés payés
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2026-11-14
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2026-11-14

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Détails du poste

NiveauIntermédiaire
DomaineJuridique et conformité
Expérience5 an(s) et plus
Heures par semaine35
Horairejour
Déplacementsavion : aucun · route : aucun
Milieu de travailBureau
PositionSurtout assis
Exigences physiquesphysique faible · ordinateur élevé
LanguesEnglish
Permis et certificationsLaw Society of Ontario membership
FormationDiplôme professionnel (médecine, droit…) (exigé)
Domaines d’étudesLaw
Avantages mentionnésCongés payés généreux, Régime de retraite, Rabais employé, Mieux-être, Aide au transport en commun

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City of Barrie

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Description complète de l’entreprise

The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us. Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life. Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.

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Bureaux déclarés
  • 70 Collier Street, Box 400, Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5, CA
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  • City of Barrie
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The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us. Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community…

ChampValeur
SecteurGovernment Administration
Taille501-1,000 employees
Siège socialBarrie, Ontario
Type d’organisationGovernment Agency
Offres sur Jobsy18
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Description

Posting Number: PN-26-29

Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Non-Union

Salary Range: $123,969.77 to $166,148.35 per year

Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 11:59 pm

The Opportunity

Under the general direction and guidance of the Director of Legal Services, the Legal Counsel – Solicitor is responsible for protecting and advancing the legal interests of the City of Barrie by providing expert legal advice, analysis, and representation across a broad range of municipal practice areas, including municipal and tax law, planning and development, environmental law, real estate and property matters, and corporate commercial and contracts law. This position contributes to sound corporate governance, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance by ensuring that City actions, policies, programs, agreements, and by-laws are legally sound and enforceable within the applicable legislative and regulatory framework. Additionally, this position supports the City's ability to deliver services and pursue corporate objectives with confidence by providing timely and accurate legal counsel to internal clients across departments and divisions. Overall, the position plays a key role in enabling informed decision-making at all levels of the organization, including through the interpretation and preparation of corporate documents and by-laws, and the coordination of outside legal counsel where required. In doing so, the position safeguards the City's legal interests across a complex and evolving political, regulatory, and legislative environment.

Our Culture And Qualifications Of The Job

Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from a recognized university.
  • A member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario and licensed to practise law in Ontario

Experience

  • Five (5) years of experience performing duties related to the above-mentioned major responsibilities, including broad legal experience in the practice of municipal law in one or more areas such as municipal and tax law, planning and development, environmental law, real estate and property matters, or corporate commercial and contracts law.

Other Important Information

Location: City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario*

  • Please note that the City has a Hybrid Work Program Policy in place that may allow a hybrid work arrangement of one (1) remote day per week for employees who meet eligibility requirements.

Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week; however, some non-standard hours may apply

Wage: This a permanent full-time non-union position with the following pay level and 2026 pay range:

  • Pay Level: Level 15
  • Yearly Salary: $123,969.77 to $166,148.35
  • Hourly Pay Rate: $68.12 to $91.29

What We Offer: This position includes a comprehensive non-union benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, OMERS Primary pension plan, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees.

How to Apply: https://careers.barrie.ca/careers/legal-counsel-solicitor-CA-254126-en/

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