The Role
Provides legal counsel to the City of Windsor, with emphasis on insurance, risk management, corporate and commercial law. Responsibilities include administering insurance, managing risk, negotiating with insurers and lawyers, drafting agreements and legal opinions, advising Council and administration, preparing reports, and representing the Corporation before courts and tribunals. The role also requires contract negotiation, legal research, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Summary Generated by Built In
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: Senior Legal Counsel (Insurance)
Job Posting Number: 2026-0363
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: Regular Full-Time
Job Code: NU0018
Grade/Class: 014
Number of Positions: 1
Rate of Pay: $136,501.84 - $165,919.56 annually
Hours of Work per Week: 35 hours
Shift Work Required: NoDuties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Deputy City Solicitor this position will be responsible for:
The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.
Note:
Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel (Insurance)
Job Posting Number: 2026-0363
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: Regular Full-Time
Job Code: NU0018
Grade/Class: 014
Number of Positions: 1
Rate of Pay: $136,501.84 - $165,919.56 annually
Hours of Work per Week: 35 hours
Shift Work Required: NoDuties 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 insurance and risk;
- Administering the Corporation’s insurance portfolio and ensuring that the Corporation is adequately insured and/or protected;
- Carrying out operational aspects of the Corporation’s risk management function to reduce, control, transfer and finance risk;
- Consulting and negotiating with adjusters, brokers, insurers and internal and external lawyers on insurance and risk matters;
- Drafting reports to CAO and Council and attending Council, board or committee meetings, as required;
- Preparing legal opinions for the guidance of City Council and Administration;
- Negotiating and drafting corporate/commercial agreements;
- 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.
- Must have a JD, LLB or equivalent and a minimum of six (6) years of broad legal experience after being called to the Bar, with emphasis on: a) personal injury and insurance law; and/or b) corporate and commercial law;
- Must be in and maintain good standing with the Law Society of Ontario;
- Must have basic knowledge of contract law and insurance law;
- A risk management or insurance designation would be an asset;
- 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 (Excel and Access skills will be considered assets);
- 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.
- 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.
Skills Required
- JD, LLB, or equivalent law degree
- At least six years of broad legal experience after being called to the Bar
- Experience emphasizing personal injury and insurance law and/or corporate and commercial law
- Membership in and maintenance of good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Basic knowledge of contract law and insurance law
- Ability to travel to off-site locations as required
- Current valid and lawful driver's license and driver's abstract if travel is by vehicle
- Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Word
- Ability to use Westlaw@Carswell and internet resources for legal research
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, verbal communication, and written communication skills
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulations, and workplace hazards
- Risk management or insurance designation
- Knowledge of municipal law and the Municipal Act, 2001
- Excel and Access skills
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The Company
What We Do
The City of Windsor is the municipal government for the city of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. As a government agency, it provides a wide range of essential public services, including government administration, urban planning, and the management of botanical gardens, arts, and entertainment. It is dedicated to supporting its residents and enhancing the community's active life and overall urban development.
