Solicitor IV (Litigation Lead) – The City of Winnipeg

Under the general direction of the Director of Legal Services and City Solicitor, as well as two Deputy Directors, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice, representation and mentorship with respect to all facets of civil litigation, representing the City before various courts and administrative tribunals in a professional, competent manner.

The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert in the area of practice and will mentor other lawyers in the practice group, as well as monitor and manage the distribution of work assigned to the lawyers within the practice group.

As the Solicitor IV (Litigation Lead), you will:

• Provide complex and (or) sensitive legal advice and other legal services to the municipal corporation, its departments, and committees of Council.
• Negotiate and advocate for the City at mediations, judicially assisted dispute resolutions, and arbitrations.
• Conduct or oversee litigation matters in Court.

Learn More Closing Date: August 7, 2026