Tribal Counsel & Sovereignty Advocate

Citizen Potawatomi Nation; Shawnee (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizen Potawatomi Nation is seeking a Tribal Attorney to provide comprehensive legal services for tribal departments, courts, and enterprises. The role includes reviewing contracts, handling personnel matters, and guiding governance under the direction of the Chairman or Vice Chairman.

The attorney will represent the Nation before tribal, federal, and state courts, assist in drafting laws and regulations, and oversee outside counsel as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 3 years legal experience representing executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state or the District of Columbia; willing to become licensed in Oklahoma.
• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• Strong knowledge of administrative, banking regulation, commercial, contract, criminal, gaming, Native American law, litigation, real estate, tax, and torts.
• Excellent communication skills with the public.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and advise tribal leaders on legal matters.
• Represent the Nation before administrative tribal, federal, and state courts and governmental agencies.
• Assist in preparing laws and regulations for the Nation's government.
• Provide legal research and law clerk services as directed by the Judicial Branch and Nation's Executive Branch.
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local processes to promote tribal sovereignty.

Skills

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

Citizen Potawatomi Nation is seeking a Tribal Attorney to provide comprehensive legal services for tribal departments, courts, and enterprises. The role includes reviewing contracts, handling personnel matters, and guiding governance under the direction of the Chairman or Vice Chairman.

The attorney will represent the Nation before tribal, federal, and state courts, assist in drafting laws and regulations, and oversee outside counsel as needed.