Legal Counsel - Corporate & Regulatory

ABOUT INUVIALUIT REGIONAL CORPORATION (IRC)

IRC was created in 1984 to represent the Inuvialuit and their rights and benefits obtained under one of Canada's 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 – Corporate & Regulatory will be responsible for providing legal advice and support on a wide array of corporate and commercial matters using timely, cost-effective, and practical methods. The Legal Counsel – Corporate & Regulatory will draft legal documents and assist in the interpretation and administration of commercial agreements, provide general commercial legal support and may from time to time be involved in dealing with government issues. The Legal Counsel-Corporate & Regulatory will also assist members of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) Group with regulatory, energy, land use, construction, leasing and administrative law matters.

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 2-4 years of corporate/commercial and/or regulatory law experience, preferably from a major law firm.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• 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.
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities and provide sound advice that contributes to well-informed decision-making.
• 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 confidentiality, maintaining trust within the organization.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing legal needs and priorities, supporting a dynamic legal environment.
• Experience working with Indigenous organizations would be an asset.
• Ability to support and service multiple stakeholders and projects.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and respect different cultural perspectives, values, and beliefs, and interact with people in a way that is culturally appropriate and respectful.
• 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 through this link  https://inuvialuit.bamboohr.com/careers/233  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 [email protected] 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.

For more information about our organization, go to https://irc.inuvialuit.com/jobs