Legal Counsel (Real Estate)

Windsor, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$121,335–$147,484 / year

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Employment type: Temporary
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 hours per week

Job summary

Provide legal services to the City with an emphasis on real estate and corporate/commercial law. Represent the City in transactions, draft legal documents, and provide legal opinions to Council and Administration.

Job details

Why Windsor? Forward. Together. — Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefits that supports professional growth. Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, which is home to over 25 local wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. Windsor boasts world class entertainment, state-of-the-art facilities, iconic food, temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks & gardens and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism. With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do. Come join a team that reflects the city it serves. Job Title: Legal Counsel (Real Estate) Job Posting Number: 2026-0364 Posting Type: Internal and External Posting Period: Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. to Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Department: Legal Services & Risk Management Union: Non-Union Position Status: Temporary Full-Time Job Code: NU0374 Grade/Class: 013 Number of Positions: 1 Rate of Pay: $121,335.12 - $147,484.23 annually Hours of Work per Week: 35 hours Shift Work Required: No Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Deputy City Solicitor, this position will be responsible for: Providing legal services to the Corporation in all areas of the law as necessary, with an emphasis on real estate and corporate/commercial law; Representing the City in real estate and corporate transactions; Providing 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; Drafting agreements, by-laws, policies and reports to CAO and Council; Preparing legal opinions for the guidance of City Council and Administration; Preparation of 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; Providing additional legal services to the Corporation as may be required, which may include representation before the courts, administrative boards and tribunals; Performing Occupational Health and Safety duties as outlined in the Corporate Health and Safety Program; and Performing 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. The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. Note: 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Must hold a JD, LLB, or equivalent degree and be in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Requires at least two years of broad legal experience post-call to the Bar.