STAFF
LAWYER
Regular Full-Time
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam
offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local
community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than
150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it
continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and
recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is
built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while
supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that
we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a talented lawyer to permanently
join our team of legal professionals at a workplace that offers work-life
balance and hybrid-working options. Reporting to the Assistant City Solicitor,
the Staff Lawyer will provide legal services primarily to the City’s planning,
real estate, land development, engineering and project management
professionals.
Our team of lawyers play a unique and often
unconventional role here at the City. Looking for an opportunity to apply your
legal and business skills to impactful, community-based legal issues? This role
offers the opportunity to work on land development, municipal real estate and planning
matters that directly influence one of British Columbia's fastest-growing communities.
Working alongside experienced municipal professionals, you'll provide practical
legal advice that helps shape development, supports strategic City initiatives,
and delivers meaningful outcomes for the community—all while enjoying regular
hours, collaborative clients, work-life balance and a supportive team
environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Join our team as a Staff Lawyer and advise on
a broad range of municipal legal matters, with a focus on planning, real estate
and land development.
Responsibilities may include providing
strategic legal advice on development applications, municipal land transactions,
drafting and negotiating agreements, and advising on planning matters, bylaws,
contracts, legislative interpretation and other municipal legal issues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from a
recognized university and active membership in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.
- A minimum of 3 years relevant legal experience.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a
fast-paced environment.
- Experience advising on municipal law, commercial real estate, land
development, or planning matters is considered an asset. Familiarity with land
use planning processes, the LTSA electronic filing system and Land Title Office
practices and procedures would be beneficial.
What We Offer:
This exempt staff position has an annual
salary in the range of $168,338 to $189,357 (2025 rate). The salary
range is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge,
experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and
diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community and engage in a variety
of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an
opportunity to participate in an earned day off program. This position is based
in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers
an attractive vacation and extended benefits package including the ability to
contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal
Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention
processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work
environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about
what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support
of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the
application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an
accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also
provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under
consideration may be required to undergo a police information check (with no
adverse reports).
Good people make Coquitlam great, sign up for
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opportunities within our team, or follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about
how #YouCouldWorkHere too!
Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on July 20, 2026.
We thank
all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.