Senior Legal Counsel (Remote)

Kativik Regional Government; Chandler, Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 63,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Advisor for a permanent, hybrid position in Kuujjuaq. This role involves drafting legal documents, providing legal assistance to various departments, and managing litigation files. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of law practice, excellent communication skills in both English and French, and the ability to thrive in a cross-cultural environment. With travel opportunities in Nunavik, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in the community while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Travel expenses and accommodation while working in Nunavik

Simplified Pension Plan

Group Insurance

20 days of vacation

20 statutory holidays, including 10 during Christmas

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of law practice, preferably in municipal or insurance law.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents such as contracts, agreements, and policies.
• Assist and provide legal technical assistance to various departments.
• Manage litigation files and process insurance claims.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Bilingual (English and French)

Knowledge of Inuktitut

Education

Member of the Barreau du Québec

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG) is a supra-municipal organization with jurisdiction over the territory of Québec located north of the 55th parallel. The Legal, Socio-Judicial and Municipal Management Department of the KRG is currently seeking to recruit a candidate to work in Kuujjuaq in the capacity of : LEGAL ADVISOR (Permanent, hybrid, full-time position) Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of the Legal, Socio-Judicial and Municipal Management Department, the responsibilities of the Legal Advisor include, without being limited to, the following : SPECIFIC DUTIES : Draft legal documents such as calls for tenders, contracts, leases, agreements, policies, procedures, by-laws, ordinances, resolutions, and any other documents for the KRG and / or the Northern villages; Draft legal opinions on various legal topics; Assist and provide legal technical assistance to the different departments and / or the Northern villages; Facilitate and coordinate capacity-building activities for the different departments and / or the Northern villages; Follow up on litigation files involving the KRG, the Northern villages or the Childcare Centres; Process insurance claims for the KRG, the Northern villages, and the Childcare Centres and participate in the renewal of their insurance policies every year; Manage the Offence Management Bureau, on behalf of the Northern villages, process their statements of offenses and act as their attorney before the court; Establish and maintain positive relationships with the representatives of the Northern villages; Perform other related duties as requested. POSITION REQUIREMENTS : Member of the Barreau du Québec ; Minimum of two (2) years of law practice, preferably in the municipal sector and / or insurance law Demonstrated leadership, organizational skills and initiative; Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, communication and analytical skills; Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and French; knowledge of Inuktitut is an asset; Ability to work under pressure and respect deadlines; Be willing and available to travel in Nunavik and outside the region; Past work experience in a cross-cultural environment, preferably with native communities, will be considered as an asset; Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite as well as other relevant software. Place of work : Hybrid with travel in Nunavik Salary : Min. $63,716 yearly – Max. $109,329 yearly; Benefits : Travel expenses and accommodation while working in Nunavik; Simplified Pension Plan; Group Insurance; Vacation : 20 days; Statutory Holidays : 20 days, including 10 during the Christmas holidays.

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