Senior Tribal Counsel & Governance Leader

Bristol Bay Native Association, Inc; Dillingham (AK); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Bay Native Association, Inc. seeks a General Counsel to act as the chief in-house legal advisor, providing independent counsel to the President, CEO, Board, and BBNA departments.

The role requires deep knowledge of tribal and federal Indian law, governance, and risk management, with travel within and outside the region. The General Counsel will draft and negotiate contracts, advise on employment and procurement, and coordinate with outside counsel when necessary, ensuring BBNA’s

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required with active Alaska Bar membership.
• Minimum seven years of progressively responsible legal experience, preferably in federal Indian law or tribal law.
• Strong research, writing, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, practical legal counsel to BBNA leadership and governance bodies.
• Review and draft governance documents, policies, and contracts with risk and compliance in mind.
• Advise on employment law, procurement, grants, and regulatory compliance across BBNA programs.
• Coordinate with outside counsel when specialized expertise is needed and manage related relationships.
• Support tribal governments when authorized, ensuring client identification and scope of representation.
• Travel as needed to fulfill responsibilities within and outside the region.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Oral communication

Policy interpretation

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Alaska Bar Association in good standing

Job description

Bristol Bay Native Association, Inc. seeks a General Counsel to act as the chief in-house legal advisor, providing independent counsel to the President, CEO, Board, and BBNA departments.

The role requires deep knowledge of tribal and federal Indian law, governance, and risk management, with travel within and outside the region. The General Counsel will draft and negotiate contracts, advise on employment and procurement, and coordinate with outside counsel when necessary, ensuring BBNA’s