The Town of Battleford is requesting proposals from qualified and experienced law firms or lawyers to provide contracted legal services.
The Municipality is seeking a legal service provider that has experience working with Saskatchewan municipalities and can provide timely, practical and cost-effective legal advice to Council, the CAO, and municipal administration.
The successful proponent will be expected to provide legal services on an as-needed basis and may be requested to attend Council meetings, committee meetings, or other municipal meetings when required.
The Municipality intends to establish a professional relationship with a legal service provider who understands municipal operations and can provide both routine and specialized legal services.
The Municipality provides a range of municipal services and conducts activities including, but not limited to:
Municipal administration
Bylaw development/enforcement
Planning/development
Land/property transactions
Roads/infrastructure
Water/sewer services
Parks/recreational facilities
Agreements/contracts
Procurement
Employment/HR
Municipal taxation/assessment
Council/committee governance
Other municipal functions
The successful proponent will be expected to:
Provide timely and professional legal advice
Respond promptly to requests from the CAO or authorized municipal representatives
Identify potential legal risks and provide practical recommendations
Maintain confidentiality of all municipal information & professional liability insurance
Comply with all applicable legislation and professional requirements
Identify potential conflicts of interest immediately
Maintain complete and accurate files
Provide clear and understandable legal advice
Work cooperatively with Council and municipal administration
Provide advance notice of anticipated significant legal costs
