Director Legal Division

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; In loco; CAD 112.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Government of the Northwest Territories, Legal Division, is seeking an experienced lawyer to serve as official legal advisor to the Government. You will supervise litigation, provide strategic legal counsel to departments, and guide counsel within the division.

Applicants must hold a Common Law degree, be a member of the LSNT or eligible for membership, and have seven or more years of practice. This role includes compliance with Indigenous values and can involve sensitive matters.

Competenze

• Degree in Common Law and membership in the Northwest Territories Bar.
• Seven or more years of experience practicing law.
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice and manage complex matters.

Mansioni

• Assist the Minister of Justice and Attorney General as the official legal advisor to the Government.
• Ensure legal advice to Departments and public agencies; supervise litigation.
• Provide direction to counsel and deliver professional legal services across matters.

Conoscenze

Strategic thinking

Written and verbal communication

Listening

Advocacy and negotiation

Deadline management

Team coordination

Budget management

Formazione

Common Law degree

LSNT membership / eligibility

Descrizione del lavoro

This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.

Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:

The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and Indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.

Job Information

Legal Division is the in-house law firm to the Government of the Northwest Territories, and is responsible to provide legal and strategic services to all government departments and most public agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Northwest Territories in fulfilling their role as the official legal advisor to the Government
• Ensures legal advice is provided to all Departments and specified public agencies of the Government
• Superintending and conducting all litigation for or against the Government
• Provides direction and guidance to counsel within the Division
• Provides professional and comprehensive legal advice and services on a wide variety of matters
• Must render legal advice and provide services in matters that are of a sensitive, significant or high profile nature
• Ensures that the administration of the public affairs accords with the law
• Fulfilling the Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) under the Maintenance Enforcement Act, with enforcing and collecting child and spousal support, in addition to some functions under the Inter Jurisdictional Support Orders Act

Knowledge and Skills

• Proven understanding of legal issues and processes relevant to the GNWT
• The ability to think strategically, including the ability to recognize those issues that may have political, as well as legal implications
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Effective listening skills including the ability to discern non-verbal communication skills
• Effective advocacy and negotiation skills
• The ability to meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities
• The ability to work effectively and manage a large team of individuals
• The ability to manage a budget

Key Qualifications

• Degree in Common Law, membership in the Northwest Territories Bar, and seven (7) or more years of experience practicing law. Candidates must be members in good standing with the Law Society of the Northwest Territories (LSNT) or be immediately eligible for membership in the LSNT. Evidence of membership in the LSNT is a prerequisite to employment.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

• Department of Finance
• Government of the Northwest Territories
• YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
• BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
• Tel [phone] Extension 14106
• Fax [phone]
• [e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal records check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Transfer Assignments

Transfer Assignments may be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28567

Closing Date: November 20, 2026 23:59, Northwest TerritoriesTime

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $81.54 per hour to $116.48per hour (approximately $159,003 - $227,136) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.00