Job Summary
IRC is seeking an ambitious, business‑minded Legal Counsel to join its Corporate Legal team and work directly with the Senior Counsel – Corporate. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop broad in‑house experience across commercial transactions, construction and infrastructure projects, legal operations, corporate governance, legal technology, and strategic business initiatives.

The successful candidate will become a trusted advisor to business leaders throughout the organization, contributing to initiatives that support IRC’s long‑term growth and operational success. Beyond traditional legal work, this position provides exposure to legal operations transformation, contract lifecycle management, governance modernization, Indigenous and northern development initiatives, major military and civilian infrastructure projects, and executive‑level decision‑making.

Ideal candidates enjoy solving business problems, improving processes, leveraging technology, influencing outcomes, and building a long‑term in‑house legal career.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) from a recognized law school

Member in good standing of a Canadian Law Society or eligible for admission to the Law Society of the Northwest Territories

Approximately 2–3 years of post‑call legal experience

Experience in corporate, commercial, construction, procurement, governance, or transactional matters

Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills

Experience working directly with business stakeholders and cross‑functional teams

Strong organizational and project management skills





Excellent written and verbal communication

Demonstrated initiative, sound judgement, and commitment to continuous professional development

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 a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

The role can be based in the Inuvik or Calgary office

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 accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] to let us know how we can assist you

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Benefits

Competitive Salary: $138,000 – $162,000 base depending on experience and year of call

Professional Development: We invest in your growth through ongoing training and development opportunities

Competitive Perks: Eligible employees receive extended health care, dental care, life, critical illness, and accident insurance, travel medical insurance, sick leave, and long‑term disability

Wellness Benefits: All employees have access to an employee and family assistance program

Retirement Benefits: Eligible employees participate in a Defined Contribution Pension Plan with IRC matching contributions of up to 5% of annual salary

Vacation Benefits: Eligible employees receive 4 weeks of annual vacation time to start

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📌 Legal Counsel - Corporate (Alberta)
🏢 ACC - Association of Corporate Counsel
📍 Alberta