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City of Kitchener

Associate City Solicitor

Kitchener, ON, Canada

Temporary

Within 25 km of Kitchener · About 3.5 km from the city centre

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Job details

Job type: Temporary
Experience: Minimum of 2 years related legal experience in municipal law or a related field
Posted: Sep 29, 2026

Original job description

Overview

This is a temporary full time position for approximately 12 months

The City of Kitchener is seeking a lawyer to join its team providing legal advice and services to Council and staff. Reporting to and working closely with the Assistant City Solicitor (Development), the primary areas of responsibility will include preparation and review of a wide variety of development related and business type agreements, preparing and providing advice on a variety of by-laws; provide advice on dog designation matters and represent the City at Dog Designation Hearings; providing some prosecution support if needed; provide legal advice with respect to various divisions’ operations.

Responsibilities

Preparation of a variety of agreements such as encroachments, crane swings, tiebacks, access
Prepare and review a variety of business agreements such as data sharing, parking, consulting, procuring grants
Prepare and provide advice regarding a variety of By-laws
Provide advice on dog designation matters and represent City at Dog Designation Hearings
Prepare and represent the City on uninsurable Ontario Superior Court of Justice matters
Provide backup assistance if needed with Prosecutions and Administrative Monetary Penalty System Settlement Hearings and Screenings
Provide legal advice with respect to a wide variety of operational issues and other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) or Juris Doctor (J.D)
Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario

Experience

Minimum of 2 years related legal experience in municipal law or a related field
Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience in the municipal sector, or comparable background and knowledge

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

A person of integrity and sound judgment
Able to work effectively both in a team environment and independently, with proven ability to work under tight deadlines
Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills combined with solid time management, computer and research abilities are required
Reliable with a good attitude and employment record
please note that the job salary is under review

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Responsibilities

Prepare and review development-related and business agreements, advise on municipal by-laws and operational legal issues, and represent the City in dog designation hearings and specified court matters. Provide backup support for prosecutions and administrative penalty hearings and screenings as needed.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an LL.B. or J.D. and be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario. At least two years of related legal experience in municipal law or a related field is required; municipal-sector experience is preferred, along with sound judgment, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Skills

Municipal Law
Legal Advice
Agreement Preparation And Review
By-law Advice
Dog Designation Matters
Court Representation
Prosecution Support
Administrative Monetary Penalty System
Legal Research
Analytical Skills
Problem Solving
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Organization
Time Management
Teamwork

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Keywords

Municipal Law
Development Agreements
Business Agreements
Encroachments
Crane Swings
Tiebacks
Access Agreements
Data Sharing
Parking Agreements
Consulting Agreements
Grant Procurement
Municipal By-laws
Dog Designation Hearings
Ontario Superior Court Of Justice
Prosecutions
Administrative Monetary Penalty System
Settlement Hearings
Screenings
Legal Advice
Law Society Of Ontario

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