Tribal Attorney & Government Affairs Counsel

Grandresortok

Shawnee (OK)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Citizen Potawatomi Nation seeks a Tribal Attorney to perform duties of tribal attorney general, representing tribal departments, courts, and enterprises; reviewing contracts, litigation, personnel matters, and asset protection under the direction of the Chairman or Vice Chairman. Requires JD from ABA-approved school, 3+ years tribal legal experience, and bar license.

Willingness to be on-site at Tribal Headquarters, Shawnee, OK, with knowledge of sovereignty and government-to-government

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years legal experience representing executive, legislative, and judicial branches of a federally-recognized tribe.
Licensed to practice law in any state or DC; willing to become licensed in Oklahoma.
ABA-approved JD required; commitment to sovereignty and government-to-government relations.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public.

Responsibilities

Review contracts.
Represent the Nation before tribal, federal, and state courts and agencies.
Assist in personnel actions.
Assist in preparation of laws and regulations for consideration by the Nation.
Provide legal research and law clerk services as directed by the Judicial Branch.
Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local processes to promote tribal sovereignty and government relations.
Oversee daily operations of the Legal Department and represent the Tribe in litigation.