Legislative Counsel II

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government body in Yellowknife is looking for a Legislative Counsel II to provide legislative drafting services and legal counsel. This role requires a strong understanding of Canadian law, membership in the Northwest Territories Bar, and at least two years of relevant experience. You will work closely with client departments and manage your assignments independently, contributing to a clear legal framework for government policies.

Qualifications

• Membership in the Northwest Territories Bar is required.
• At least two years of relevant experience in legislative work.

Responsibilities

• Provide legislative drafting services to the government.
• Collaborate with departments to gather drafting instructions.
• Ensure legislation aligns with government priorities.

Skills

Strong understanding of Canadian law

Familiarity with legislative processes

Ability to work independently

Education

Law Degree

Job description

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:

Are you passionate about shaping public policy and contributing to the legal framework of the Northwest Territories? We are seeking a Legislative Counsel II to join our team in Yellowknife.

As Legislative Counsel II, you will provide legislative drafting services and legal counsel to both the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Legislative Assembly. Reporting to the Director of the Legislation Division, you take on clearly defined legislative assignments and carry them out under the guidance of the Director. Once assigned a file, you collaborate closely with client departments to gather drafting instructions, identify potential legal or policy issues, and develop practical legislative solutions. As you gain experience, your assignments will become increasingly complex and less routine, requiring a higher degree of independent judgment and initiative.

You are expected to manage most of your work independently, while ensuring that all legislation aligns with government priorities and contributes to a clear, consistent legal framework for the Northwest Territories. Your contributions are essential to the successful implementation of government policies and programs.

Knowledge Requirements:
- Strong understanding of Canadian and Northwest Territories law
- Awareness of Indigenous and northern issues
- Familiarity with government policies and legislative processes

Key Qualifications:
- Law Degree and membership in the Northwest Territories Bar; and
- At least two years of relevant experience in doing either similar legislative work as contemplated, or of a type and breadth as to demonstrate competence in a government legislative counsel environment.

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.