General Counsel

Impact Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

11% pension contribution

Comprehensive benefits package

Legal and Professional dues covered

Accommodation is available

Job summary

Impact Recruitment is helping a growing organization fill a key in-house Legal Counsel role. The successful candidate will bring Aboriginal law expertise and deep experience in self-government to advise senior leadership, support development initiatives, and oversee external counsel as needed.

Reporting to senior leadership and working with Council, you will guide self-government implementation, assess risk, and contribute to housing, development, and organizational growth across the

Qualifications

• Be called to the BC Bar and be in good standing.
• Ideal 7 - 10 years of post call experience.
• Extensive experience with Aboriginal Law.
• Strong understanding of self-government structures and implementation processes.
• Highly organized with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide confident, practical legal opinions and advice to senior leadership, Council, committees, and internal stakeholders
• Advise on matters relating to Aboriginal law, self-government, and self-government implementation
• Identify legal and operational issues, assess risk, and provide clear recommendations to help move initiatives forward
• Manage the organization's broader self-government implementation plan by navigating legal and operational considerations
• Support significant organizational initiatives involving development, housing, administration, and continued growth

Skills

Aboriginal Law

Self-government

BC Bar

Communication

Job description

Join a growing and forward-thinking organization in a key in-house Legal Counsel role where your expertise in Aboriginal law and self-government will directly contribute to major organizational initiatives.

Reporting to senior leadership and working closely with Council, you will provide trusted legal advice, help advance self-government implementation, oversee external legal counsel, and play an important role in supporting development, housing, and organizational growth.

Compensation

• Salary commensurate with experience

Benefits & Perks

• 4 weeks vacation
• 11% pension contribution
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Legal and Professional dues covered
• Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Provide confident, practical legal opinions and advice to senior leadership, Council, committees, and internal stakeholders
• Advise on matters relating to Aboriginal law, self-government, and self-government implementation
• Identify legal and operational issues, assess risk, and provide clear recommendations to help move initiatives forward
• Manage the organization's broader self-government implementation plan by navigating legal and operational considerations
• Support significant organizational initiatives involving development, housing, administration, and continued growth

Qualifications

• Be called to the BC Bar and be in good standing
• Ideal 7 - 10 years of post call experience
• Extensive experience with Aboriginal Law
• Strong understanding of self-government structures and implementation processes
• Highly organized with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

we believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits.