Seeking a full-time Legal Counsel for Yukon Courts, responsible for providing essential legal support and guidance. This role demands expertise in litigation and solicitor work, alongside judicial independence understanding. As an in-house Legal Counsel, you will perform solicitor duties for the Yukon Courts while working independently from executive and legislative legal branches.

Engaging with procedural and substantive legal issues, your work may involve groundbreaking and complex files while ensuring compliance with federal and territorial statutes. You will also supervise the workflow of Judicial Assistants and law students, addressing diverse legal matters. Key Responsibilities:

- Provide legal counsel for Yukon Courts and judiciary




- Handle complex litigation and solicitor-related tasks
- Support judicial responsibilities under applicable laws
- Supervise Senior Judicial Assistants and students
- Engage in procedural law matters and conflict resolutions Requirements:
- Experience in litigation and/or solicitor roles
- Membership in good standing with Law Society of Yukon
- Bilingual English and French considered an asset
- Robust communication and analysis skills
- Understanding of judicial independence and professionalism Elevate judicial support and maintain legal integrity as part of the Yukon Courts team.

📌 Full-Time Legal Counsel Yukon Courts (Dawson City)
🏢 Government of Yukon
📍 Dawson City