Lead legal operations at Inuvialuit Regional Corporation as the Director of Legal Services. Provide strategic legal guidance while ensuring regulatory compliance and Indigenous rights are upheld within the organization.
The Director of Legal Services (DLS) will report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and oversee the delivery of legal services across IRC. Essential responsibilities include advising senior executives and the Board of Directors on corporate governance, Indigenous rights, and commercial transactions, ensuring IRC's adherence to applicable legal frameworks, while promoting the economic and cultural wellbeing of the Inuvialuit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise on corporate governance and compliance matters
- Manage litigation and external counsel activities
- Negotiate and draft complex legal agreements
- Provide legal support for land and resource development
- Align legal strategies with IRC's mission and strategic plan
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor or LL.B. from an accredited institution
- Minimum ten years of legal experience
- Five years in senior leadership roles
- Extensive knowledge of Indigenous, corporate, or employment law
- Valuable standing with a Canadian Law Society
Shape the legal landscape for the Inuvialuit by leveraging expertise in Indigenous rights, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks.