In-House Counsel, Municipal Planning Lawyer Job in Vaughan, Canada
Vaughan is a city on the move. With a downtown core rising from the ground up, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre containing a bustling subway and the opening of a state-of-the-art hospital in 2021, there are many exciting projects that are transforming the community. Be a part of something amazing and build your career at the City of Vaughan.
The City of Vaughan is an equal opportunity employer serving one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Canada. It is an organization committed to diversity and inclusivity, providing a thriving work environment, excellent benefits, learning and growth opportunities and a place where collaboration and teamwork are fostered. As one of the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2021, The City of Vaughan continuously employs workplace best-practices.
Offering a comprehensive compensation package, work-life balance and opportunities for professional development and growth, this is a tremendous opportunity for a talented lawyer with a passion for public service and visionary thinking to join a collaborative, collegial, and entrepreneurial team.
Job Description – In-House Counsel, Municipal Planning Lawyer
Due to ongoing growth, our client is seeking a Municipal Planning Lawyer to join its team. Reporting to the Deputy City Solicitor, Planning & Real Estate Law, the successful candidate will provide a full range of legal services, opinions, and advice to the municipality on all matters related to planning and development law. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of planning law experience in the private or public sector, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and superior negotiation skills.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Provide a full range of legal services, opinions, and advice to City Council, Senior Management and staff, regarding planning and development municipal matters.
- Appear before courts and tribunals, including the Ontario Land Tribunal.
- Provide clear and concise advice with respect to all aspects of municipal planning and land use development matters.
- Draft reports and provide advice to Council in both public and in-camera forums.
- Manage the appeals filed to the Ontario Land Tribunal regarding the City’s new Comprehensive Zoning By-law.
Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge
- LL.B. or J.D. degree (or equivalent).
- Good standing with a Canadian Law Society.
- 5+ years of planning law experience in the private or public sector.
- Experience appearing before the Ontario Land Tribunal.
- Knowledge and understanding of statutes, regulations and by-laws affecting municipal government on planning and development matters.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide sound legal advice to Members of Council, Senior Management, and City Staff.
This is an exclusive search.
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For more information or to apply for this position, contact:
Meaghan Loughry, Recruitment Associate
mloughry@thecounselnetwork.com
647.417.4720
OR
Sameera Sereda, Managing Partner