First Nations Lawyer

Remote People Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote People Ltd. in Canada seeks a First Nations lawyer to advise Indigenous governments on governance, treaty, and related matters in a Vancouver practice with a strong Indigenous law group.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of Indigenous law experience, excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills, and a willingness to travel to community meetings. Bar admission in British Columbia is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Indigenous law or a closely related field.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Genuine interest in and sensitivity to working with Indigenous communities.
• Willingness to travel to community meetings as required.

Responsibilities

• Advise First Nations governments and organizations on governance and treaty issues.
• Support negotiations with government and industry stakeholders.
• Draft agreements, policies, and legal opinions for Indigenous community clients.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with First Nations clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues across related practice areas (lands, resources, litigation).

Skills

Indigenous law

Drafting

Negotiation

Advocacy

Client relations

Travel willingness

Education

Bar admission (BC)

Job description

First Nations Lawyer

Location: Vancouver, BC
Practice Area: Indigenous Law
Experience: 5+ years
Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience

This is a confidential search - the identity of the hiring organization is disclosed to shortlisted candidates.

About the Opportunity

A Vancouver practice with a significant Indigenous law group is seeking a lawyer to advise First Nations clients on governance, treaty, and related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise First Nations governments and organizations on legal matters, including governance and treaty issues
• Support negotiations with government and industry stakeholders
• Draft agreements, policies, and legal opinions for Indigenous community clients
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with First Nations clients
• Collaborate with colleagues across related practice areas (lands, resources, litigation)

Qualifications

• Called to the Bar in British Columbia, in good standing
• 5+ years of experience in Indigenous law or a closely related field
• Genuine interest in and sensitivity to working with Indigenous communities
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Willingness to travel to community meetings as required