Legal Counsel (Real Estate) (Open)

Position Details

• Job Title: Legal Counsel (Real Estate)
• Posting Period: Thursday, October 8, 2026 to Thursday, October 29, 2026
• Department: Legal Services & Risk Management
• Position Status: Temporary Full-Time
• Rate of Pay: $121,335.12 - $147,484.23 annually
• Hours of Work per Week: 35 hours
• Shift Work Required: No

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide legal services to the Corporation in all areas of the law as necessary, with an emphasis on real estate and corporate/commercial law
• Represent the City in real estate and corporate transactions
• Provide legal support to the Corporation in its capacity as service manager in the administration of various programs and related funding from upper levels of government
• Draft agreements, by-laws, policies and reports to CAO and Council
• Prepare legal opinions for the guidance of City Council and Administration
• Prepare a variety of legal documents, including agreements, leases, contracts etc., in conjunction with other parties to obtain and clarify background information, and ensure regulatory and legislative requirements are met
• Provide additional legal services to the Corporation as may be required, which may include representation before the courts, administrative boards and tribunals
• Perform Occupational Health and Safety duties as outlined in the Corporate Health and Safety Program
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Must have a JD, LLB or equivalent and two (2) years of broad legal experience after being called to the Bar, with emphasis on real estate and corporate/commercial law
• Must be in and maintain good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• A basic knowledge of municipal law and the Municipal Act, 2001 would be an asset
• Must have the ability to travel to off site locations in a timely and expedient manner as required. If method of travel is by vehicle, a current valid and lawful driver’s license is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment
• Must be fully computer literate and well versed in the MS Office suite, particularly Outlook and Word
• Must be able to effectively use Westlaw@Carswell and Internet resources for legal research
• Must have strong interpersonal, negotiation, and verbal and written communication skills
• Should have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with the work

Physical Demands

The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a sedentary level of work.

Additional Information

The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.

We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.