Key Responsibilities Civil Litigation, where you will prepare pleadings, review documents, develop strategic directions on files, provide advice to client departments on legal risk, engage with legal counsel for other parties, and represent the GNWT in courts and tribunals in case conferences, motions, and trials.

Labour and Employment, where you will provide advice and services related to discipline, termination, interpretation of the collective agreement, labour relations, and other similar matters.

This will also include appearing before Arbitrators to address grievances.

Human Rights matters, where you will provide advice and services relating to Human Rights complaints filed against the GNWT.

This will include participating in alternative dispute resolution processes and appearing before the NWT Human Rights Adjudication Panel.

The potential for opportunities in other key practice areas such as Health Law, Professional Regulation, and Privacy Law.

Legal Division is a team environment, and we value collaboration and relationships amongst counsel.

Litigation Counsel are regularly called upon to support the other work of the Division through: Providing day-to-day legal advice Drafting and communicating explicit, concise, and accurate legal opinions Providing advice on policies, procedures, and programs Researching, monitoring, and communicating changes to the law that may impact the organization Collaborating with clients to develop proactive strategies which minimize legal risk Knowledge and Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Effective problem solving and interpersonal skills Strong desire to learn Knowledge in the area(s) of Civil Litigation, Administrative Law, Labour and Employment Law, Human Rights Law,



and Public Sector Law Key Qualifications Law Degree and membership in the NWT Bar combined with five (5) years or more experience doing either similar legal work as contemplated, including recent litigation, or work of a type and breadth that demonstrates competence in a government legal counsel environment. GNWT Inquiries Inquiries Only: Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information Indigenous Employment Policy Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check.

Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.

If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Transfer Assignments Transfer Assignments may be considered.

Job Opening Information Job Opening ID # 28524 Closing Date: November 13, 2026 23:59, Mountain Time Salary Information The salary ranges for these positions is from $71.44 per hour to $97.61 per hour (approximately $139,308 - $190,340) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

Application Assistance For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit:

📌 Legal Counsel III to V (Litigation) (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife