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Manager of Legal Services
Overview
The Manager supports Legislative Services as well as City Manager, and Mayor and Council in the delivery
of corporate goals and objectives. This position supports the efficient and effective delivery of legal and
legislative administrative duties to various departments. The Manager provides support in areas such as
corporate /commercial transactions and related negotiations, procurement and land development, and real
estate matters. The Manager coordinates external legal matters with counsel acting on the City’s behalf in
litigation, by-law prosecution and administrative law matters. It also includes the supervision of the Legal
Clerk and the By-Law Compliance Clerk.
Qualifications
MANDATORY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Graduation from an accredited post-secondary institution in the areas of legal administration, public
administration, business administration, political science, social science, or a related disciplined
(preferred). Equivalences will be considered;
• Knowledge of modern legal procedures and terminology; general legal principals and application,
various legal document formats and presentations;
• Hold and maintain a valid Class 5 Province of Manitoba Driver’s License.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Two to five years’ experience in work that involves research/legal analysis, and agreement
development;
• Experience in contract administration;
• Work experience in a government environment would be an asset;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.