Corporate Legal Counsel

ABOUT INUVIALUIT REGIONAL CORPORATION (IRC)

IRC was created in 1984 to represent the Inuvialuit and their rights and benefits obtained under one of Canada's oldest comprehensive land claim agreements. With assets over $1 billion, not including vast land holdings, IRC is responsible for corporate investment, land management, and a broad range of social, cultural, and economic programs and services benefiting Inuvialuit. Its subsidiaries have interests in grocery, manufacturing, property management, transportation, and significant dealings in the oil and gas industry.

Since its inception, IRC has experienced considerable growth and its structure and operations have become increasingly complex. Combining local government and service delivery, community development, investment, and operating business divisions, all managed by a single back office, the organization has an array of complexities for the executive staff to navigate. There is an emphasis on fostering understanding, healing, and resilience in a region brimming with unique social challenges and immense potential for transformative change.

JOB SUMMARY

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) invites applications for the position of Legal Counsel (Corporate) to support the business arm of IRC and its group of companies (IRC Group). Based in the Calgary office and reporting to the Manager of Legal Services, the Legal Counsel (Corporate) will be responsible for providing legal advice and support on a wide array of corporate and commercial matters using timely, cost effective and practical methods.

The Legal Counsel (Corporate) will draft legal documents and assist in the interpretation and administration of commercial agreements and provide general commercial legal support. The Legal Counsel (Corporate) may also assist members of the IRC Group with regulatory, energy, land use, construction and administrative law matters, and contract management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be/have:

Law Degree (JD/LLB) from a recognized law school for qualification to practice in Canada.

Admitted member in good standing of a law society in Canada, and upon acceptance of this role, is or will become a member of the Law Society of the Northwest Territories

2 – 5 years of corporate/commercial law experience as a practicing lawyer, preferably from a major law firm.

Experience drafting and negotiating agreements and other documents relating to M&A, joint ventures and other partnerships, leases, services agreements, and others.

Experience working with multiple stakeholders’ groups with demonstrated ability to meet targets.

Sound legal judgement and business acumen, including the ability to understand long term business goals and objectives and to work to ensure the terms and conditions of contracts and permits support the achievement of those objectives.

Ability to adhere to strategic, business, and operational plans and to develop and implement goals, objectives, and priorities to meet deadlines.

Ability to analyze and evaluate alternatives and develop recommendations related to a wide range of legal and business issues.

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and cover letter by pressing the Apply for This Job button at the top right of this web page and follow the application steps.

We encourage timely submissions of applications as candidates will be actively reviewed and the interview process may begin prior to the closing date.

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 the completion of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

An eligibility list may be established for hiring for similar positions based on performance in this competition.

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 an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please contact us at to let us know how we can assist you.

We encourage timely submissions of applications as candidates will be actively reviewed and the interview process may begin prior to the closing date.

We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Salary: We recognize and reward talent with a competitive salary structure.

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

Competitive Benefits: We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health care; dental care; life, critical illness, and accident insurance; travel medical insurance; sick leave; and long-term disability.

Wellness Benefits: We provide all employees with access to an employee and family assistance program.

Retirement Benefits: We provide eligible employees with a Defined Contribution Pension Plan where IRC matches contributions of up to 5% of annual salary.

Vacation benefits: We provide eligible employees with 4 weeks of annual vacation time to start.

For more information about our organization, go to

Human Resources

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation

E-mail: Telephone: Web: irc.inuvialuit.com