Junior or Intermediate Lawyer - Calgary, Canada - City of Calgary

City of Calgary

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Calgary, Canada

6 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary.

City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve.

We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

The City of Calgary - Green Line has an opportunity for a junior or intermediate lawyer with an interest in governance to support the Green Line Board and Green Line Board Committees and an interest in undertaking legal work related to a large construction project such as Green Line.

Reporting to the Manager, Legal Services, Green Line, this position will be located with the Green Line Program team and will have a significant degree of responsibility in assisting with governance matters and legal issues that arise during the development phase and implementation phase of a large design-build-finance project.

Primary duties include:

Provide support to the Green Line Board, including:
Draft and prepare corporate governance related documents for presentation to the Board and its Committees.
Provide advice on corporate governance, including for conflicts of interest.
Ensure requests made of the Board or by Board members relevant to governance are responded to in a timely manner, including any requests made in relation to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Update and maintain Board governance materials and policies and develop a systematic schedule for their review.
Prepare agendas for Board and Committee meetings, including annotated agendas for Board meetings.
Record and/or review and edit Committee meeting minutes and oversee the distribution of minutes.
Manage day to day Board activities and concerns and act as the primary point of contact between the Board and Board Committees and other City Business Units, such as City Clerk's Office.
Negotiate, draft, and/or review various types of contracts and agreements, including procurement documents, construction contracts, consulting contracts, confidentiality agreements, agreements with utility providers, and various types of correspondence.
Provide timely legal advice and opinions in the areas of procurement, construction, access, regulatory issues, and on other related matters that may arise, including undertaking legal research as required.

Qualifications
***Juris Doctor (J.D.), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or equivalent degree from a recognized institution and be an active member or eligible for membership with The Law Society of Alberta.

At least 3 years of related experience.
Experience in governance or contract/commercial law is considered an asset.
Strong communication skills; excellent writing, drafting and analytical skills; exceptionally organized and detail oriented, and efficient time management skills.

Pre-employment Requirements

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Union: Exempt

Business Unit:
Law - Green Line-
Position Type: 1 Permanent- Location: st Street S.E and- 800 Macleod Trail S.E.- Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience- Lawyer 1: $86, ,639 per annum (typically 0-4 years experience)- Lawyer 2: $100, ,531 per annum (typically 5+ years experience)- Days of Work: This position works a 5 day- work week earning 1 day off in a 3 week cycle