Solicitor II - Grants and Governance

Overview

Solicitor II – Grants and Governance | Department:
Legal Services | Designated

Work Location:

3rd floor, 185 King St.;
Hybrid with designated work location | Position Type:
Temporary, Full-time, until December 31, 2027 | Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, overtime as required | Salary: $99,342.359 - $ annually, Out of Scope/Grade 5 | Employee Group:
Out of Scope

Posting No.: 126729 | Closing Date:
February 25, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, the City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees, including competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. We also offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Flexible work arrangements may be available; subject to review and approval. Employees approved to work remotely must be available to return to the Designated Work Location or attend meetings in person as required.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce representative of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been underrepresented:
Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples, and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare. Equity may be a factor in selection. Preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of equity groups. Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process. Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

The Legal Services Department is a full-service law office supporting all aspects of the operations of the City of Winnipeg. Legal Services lawyers work in a defined practice area as part of a team focused on providing legal advice to City departments, senior administration, boards and committees of Council. The department provides opportunities to develop skills through routine and unique municipal work, with a work environment that supports work-life balance.

Compensation and benefits are competitive with long-term career opportunities.

Under the general direction of the Director of Legal Services and City Solicitor, the department is arranged into the following practice groups:

• Grants & Governance, including by-law, policy work and program development
• Litigation - General litigation and by-law enforcement
• Labour, Employment and Human Rights
• Planning & Land Development
• Procurement
• Real Estate

• Provide legal advice and services to the City, its departments and committees of Council ("clients"), including services related to:
• legal support primarily focused on general commercial matters;
• corporate finance, governance, and municipal law;
• drafting by-laws and agreements;
• reviewing and preparing governance documentation, including templates, forms, policies and standards; and
• conducting contract negotiations.

• Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years post-articling experience practicing in contract, commercial, financial, corporate governance, municipal law or similar.
• General knowledge of commercial and municipal law and the drafting of agreements and by-laws.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to explain technical and legal information in plain language to all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
• Superior written communication skills for composing a variety of confidential documents, policies, legislation and correspondence.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills to work independently, manage multiple priorities, produce high-quality work, and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills; good negotiation skills with sound judgment, diplomacy and discretion.
• IMPORTANT:
  Applicants educated outside of Canada must have education comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report from a recognized Canadian assessment service (see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) at application.

• The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required at the applicant's expense.
• Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Manitoba.

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume AND/OR Application Form (Required).
• Cover Letter
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.

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