Reporting to the Town Solicitor, as a member of the in-house Legal Department, the Assistant Town Solicitor serves to safeguard and advance the public interest of the municipal corporation by providing legal services and advice to staff and Council, including representing the Town in litigation and hearings, providing oral and written legal opinions, drafting and reviewing legal documents, including agreements and by-laws, preparing and reviewing reports, and attending Council meetings. You have good knowledge of municipal and planning law legislation, including the Municipal Act, 2001, Planning Act, Building Code Act,1992, Development Charges Act, 1997, and other statutes and regulations pertaining to the work of a municipal lawyer, good knowledge of applicable common law, and an ability to learn and apply corporate and departmental policies and procedures.