Legal Counsel - Governance & Systems

COMPETITION: 202545

LOCATION: Inuvik NT (preferred) & Calgary AB

POSITION TYPE: Indeterminate

SCHEDULE: Full-time (75 hours bi-weekly)

COMPETITION CLOSE DATE:Open Until Filled

ABOUT INUVIALUIT REGIONAL CORPORATION (IRC)

IRC was created in 1984 to represent the Inuvialuit and their rights and benefits obtained under one of Canadas oldest comprehensive land claim agreements. With assets over $1 billion not including vast land holdings IRC is responsible for corporate investment land management and a broad range of social cultural and economic programs and services benefiting Inuvialuit. Its subsidiaries have interests in grocery manufacturing property management transportation and significant dealings in the oil and gas industry.

Since its inception IRC has experienced considerable growth and its structure and operations have become increasingly complex. Combining local government and service delivery community development investment and operating business divisions all managed by a single back office the organization has an array of complexities for the executive staff to navigate. There is an emphasis on fostering understanding healing and resilience in a region brimming with unique social challenges and immense potential for transformative change.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager of Legal Services the Legal Counsel Governance and Legal Systems will primarily be responsible for ensuring the organization complies with corporate governance laws structures and best practices and will also be responsible for managing the business and administrative functions of IRCs legal team. This role is responsible for advising on corporate governance matters preparing policies and guidelines for the functioning of the Board of Directors and its committees and ensuring compliance with applicable laws regulations and internal policies. The role is also charged with implementing and overseeing information management systems within the legal department ensuring risks to data privacy security and intellectual property for IRCs legal enrolment medical and other divisions are properly evaluated and managed. The successful candidate will oversee paralegals and assistants interface with IRCs IT team and provide advice and guidance on how we provide legal services to related entities and community members.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be/have:

• Law Degree (JD/LLB) from a recognized law school for qualification to practice in Canada.
• Admitted member in good standing of a law society in Canada and upon acceptance of this role is or will become a member of the Law Society of the Northwest Territories.
• Approximately 5-10 years of corporate; Environmental Social Governance; intellectual property; and/or technology law experience preferably from a major law firm.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholder groups with demonstrated ability to meet targets.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Sound legal judgment and business acumen including the ability to understand long-term business goals and objectives and to work to ensure the terms and conditions of contracts and permits support the achievement of those objectives.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with legal technology tools.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate alternatives and develop recommendations related to a wide range of legal and business issues.
• Team player with ambition talent and drive.
• Strong analytical advocacy organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to explain complex information simply.
• Ability to handle sensitive legal information with the highest level of discretion confidentiality maintaining trust within the organization.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing legal needs and priorities supporting a dynamic legal environment Demonstrated ability to lead a project management initiative
• Experience working with Indigenous organizations would be an asset.
• Ability to support and service multiple stakeholders and projects.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand and respect different cultural perspectives values and beliefs and interact with people in a way that is culturally appropriate and respectful.
• Knowledge of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region including demographics/ values/ culture/ history is desirable. The ability to travel for up to a week within the ISR periodically is required.
• Priority consideration will be given to beneficiaries of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and cover letter by pressing the Apply for This Job button at the top right of this web page and follow the application steps.

We encourage timely submissions of applications as candidates will be actively reviewed and the interview process may begin prior to the closing date.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Priority consideration is given to beneficiaries of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA); please identify in your application if you are a beneficiary of the IFA.
• The position requires the completion of a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
• This role is based in our Inuvik office; however Calgary may be considered for the right candidate. Relocation support is available if required.
• An eligibility list may be established for hiring for similar positions based on performance in this competition.
• Applicants who do not meet all qualifications are encouraged to apply and may be considered for appointment at a lower level with a development plan.
• If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process please contact us at to let us know how we can assist you.
• We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted.
  

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Salary: We recognize and reward talent with a competitive salary structure.
• Professional Development: We invest in your growth through ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Competitive Benefits: We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package which includes extended health care; dental care; life critical illness and accident insurance; travel medical insurance; sick leave; and long-term disability.
• Wellness Benefits: We provide all employees with access to an employee and family assistance program.
• Retirement Benefits: We provide eligible employees with a Defined Contribution Pension Plan where IRC matches contributions of up to 5% of annual salary.
• Vacation benefits: We provide eligible employees with 4 weeks of annual vacation time to start.

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