Legal Counsel - Aboriginal Law Group

at  Yukon Government

SALARY WILL BE COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

LE01 - $ 91,879 to $140,950 per annum
LE02 - $ 113,612 to $151,966 per annum
LE03 - $ 123,161 to $164,743 per annum
The Department of Justice is working to ensure Yukon remains a safe, secure, and healthy place to live and work. We build strong and healthy relationships with others to support good governance and to foster safe communities with opportunities for healing. The Department of Justice provides supportive and dynamic work environments comprised of teams of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of Yukoners.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Department of Justice is currently seeking an experienced legal professional to the Aboriginal Law Group (ALG). The appointed individual will report directly to the Managing Counsel within the Legal Services Branch and will be providing specialized legal services in the area of Aboriginal Law to the Yukon government.
This role entails a significant responsibility in offering expert legal counsel regarding the interpretation and execution of Yukon First Nation Final and Self-Government Agreements. Additionally, the candidate will address legal obligations arising under common law towards First Nations. The role will also aid in the negotiation and formulation of various agreements and protocols with First Nations, alongside representing the Yukon government in civil litigation and administrative law proceedings involving Aboriginal law concerns.
Key responsibilities include conducting thorough legal research, crafting detailed legal opinions and risk assessments, and meticulously drafting and reviewing a range of legal documents such as pleadings, memoranda of law, and other court-related materials. The role demands providing both oral and written legal advice to the Yukon government to facilitate negotiations, policy formulation, and strategic decision-making. The candidate will also support the Yukon government’s negotiators during discussions with First Nations and represent the government in court and before administrative bodies.
The ideal candidate for this position should be a skilled legal practitioner, demonstrating exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities, strong aptitude for teamwork, and effective communication skills.
For more information about this position, please contact the Managing Counsel of the Aboriginal Law Group: Ludovic Gouaillier at (867) 667-5164 or Ludovic.Gouaillier@yukon.ca
For information about the recruitment process, please contact Ilze Pretorius, Human Resources Consultant II at (867) 332-5209 or Ilze.Pretorius@yukon.ca
Please do not email resumes to any of the above addresses; resumes will only be accepted through the e-recruitment application system.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience practicing law in a common-law jurisdiction
• Experience in aboriginal law or equivalent law matters
• Member of Yukon Law Society or eligible to be
• Experience in prosecutions and/or civil litigation is considered an asset

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & SUITABILITY

Candidates should have and may e assessed on their:

• Modelling Values and Ethics
• Action Management
• Information Gathering and Analysis
• Communication

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to travel both within Yukon and outside of the Territory
• Work evenings and weekends as required
  Eligibility List
  12 months
  Post Date
  30 April 2024
  Close Date
  13 May 202

Please refer the Job description for details