Solicitor III - Litigation

Recruitment Details

Solicitor III - Litigation

Department:
Legal Services

Designated

Work Location:

3rd floor, 185 King St.;
Hybrid with designated work location

Position Type:
Temporary, Full-time, until January 31, 2028

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, overtime as required

Salary: $ - $ annually, Out of Scope/Grade 6

Employee Group:
Out of Scope

Posting No.: 126674

Closing Date:
February 9, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City;
Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self- declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

The Legal Services Department is a full-service law office supporting all aspects of the operations of the City of Winnipeg. Legal Services lawyers work in a defined practice area as part of the team focused on providing legal advice and support to all City departments, senior administration, boards and committees of Council.

The Legal Services Department provides opportunities for lawyers to develop individual skills and gain experience through involvement in both routine matters as well as the unique types of legal work required by a large municipal corporation. We provide a work environment that encourages and supports a healthy work life balance. Compensation and benefits are competitive, as well as providing long-term career opportunities.

Under The General Direction Of The Director Of Legal Services And City Solicitor, The Department Is Arranged Into The Following Practice Groups

• Grants & Governance, including by-law, policy work and program development
• Litigation - General litigation and by-law enforcement
• Labour, Employment and Human Rights
• Planning & Land Development
• Procurement
• Real Estate

• Provide legal advice and other legal services of a complex and/or sensitive nature to the City, its departments and committees of Council (“clients”).
• Negotiate and advocate for the City at mediations, judicially assisted dispute resolutions, arbitrations, contract administrator appeals and in relation to other disputes;
• Conduct general litigation in the Court of King’s Bench and Court of Appeal in…