Solicitor Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 55592)

Description

Are you an ambitious and dedicated lawyer with a passion for public sector law and a desire to make a tangible impact within the community? Seize this exciting opportunity to join our highly dynamic and supportive Legal Services Branch! Reporting directly to the Legal Supervisor, Municipal Services and Enforcement, this Solicitor position offers a challenging yet rewarding role at the forefront of development and safety enforcement, playing a pivotal role in shaping a safe, orderly, and vibrant city environment for Edmontonians. You will provide crucial legal advice, shaping the city's legal landscape and contributing to the effective functioning of public services.

What will you do?

• Pioneering Legal Research: Conduct in-depth research and skillfully apply complex legal principles to a wide array of divergent factual situations, ensuring sound and robust legal positions
• Strategic Fact-Finding: Master the art of information gathering through comprehensive discussions with diverse clients and meticulous review of critical documents, forming the bedrock of your legal counsel
• Crafting Foundational Legal Instruments: Expertly draft and review essential legal instruments, including bylaws, intricate legal agreements, policy documents, and authoritative legal opinions that will directly influence city operations
• Influencing Policy through Reporting: Prepare and present compelling reports to both Council Committees and City Council, articulating complex legal matters and advocating for informed decision-making
• Proactive Risk Management: Take a leadership role in identifying potential legal risks and liabilities, proactively developing and implementing innovative recommendations to safeguard the City's interests
• Enforcement and Litigation Advocacy: Act as a key legal advisor on zoning, development compliance, and safety codes to protect community standards. Assist with or handle regulatory prosecutions and related litigation matters, including confidently appearing in court to seek orders and represent the City

Qualifications

• Completion of Bachelor of Laws LL.B, Juris Doctor J.D, or its equivalent
• Membership with the Law Society of Alberta, or the ability to attain membership with the Law Society of Alberta immediately upon appointment
• Minimum of 1 year of legal practice experience post-articles
• Demonstrated experience in enforcement, regulatory law, and/or prosecutions

Assets:

• Experience in municipal law, particularly planning, development, and safety codes
• Experience in criminal law
• Experience in litigation matters

Skills required for success:

• Possess high-level political acumen, strategic planning, issue resolution, diplomacy, and decision-making abilities
• Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, including effective teamwork
• Exhibit the ability to work independently with confidence, navigating ambiguous circumstances while managing time constraints and competing priorities
• Maintain advanced competency in computer software, including Google applications
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
• Applicants may be tested

Conditions of employment & work environment:

• Up to: 1 temporary full-time position up to 11 months
• Hours of work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Salary Range: $103,256.73 - $215,071.48 (Annually)
• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
• This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.

Recruitment Consultant: AS/SB

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

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Classification Title: PS - Professional Solicitor
Posting Date: Jul 06, 2026
Closing Date: Jul 20, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-time
Union: Management
Department: Employee and Legal Services Division
Work Location(s): Chancery Hall, 10th Floor, 3 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton T5J 2C3

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