Governance Lawyer
OKT TRAILER
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Toronto • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$145,000 - CA$195,000 per year
About the role
- advise and support nations in governance and stewardship of lands and waters
- negotiate land claims, modern treaties, and protected areas
- engage in negotiations with proponents
- design and implement nation-based regulatory and governance processes
- work relating to the Crown’s duty to consult and accommodate
- apply the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples domestically
Requirements
- 4-8 years of demonstrated First Nations governance law experience
- Strong interest in Indigenous people’s self-determination and Indigenous rights advocacy
- Proven experience and commitment to working with Indigenous governments to support self-governance and Indigenous legal orders
- Creativity and innovation in the use of Canadian law and precedent to solve problems and support Indigenous nations and their organizations
- Exceptional analytical, research and negotiation skills
- Desire to work in a hybrid environment from one of our OKT offices, with regular in-office collaboration and flexibility to travel to our clients’ communities across Canada
Benefits
- competitive salary
- extended health benefits
- general spending account
- subsidized gym membership
- structured mentorship program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
First Nations governance lawnegotiationregulatory processesgovernance processesanalytical skillsresearch skills
Soft Skills
creativityinnovationcommitmentcollaboration