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General Counsel

Metis Nation Saskatchewan -
Saskatoon, SK

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Job details

Full-time
From $108,562 a year
13 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Outlook
Law
Microsoft Publisher
Filing
Microsoft Office
Databases
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

POSITION TITLE: General Counsel

DEPARTMENT: Government Legal Services

CLASSIFICATION: MGEX-01

SALARY RANGE: Starting at $108,562.00 per annum

POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Permanent

LOCATION: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Senior General Counsel and/or designate

Brief Overview:

Under the supervision of the Senior General Counsel/ Head Legal Officer, the General Counsel will work in a collaborative team environment and be responsible for a broad range of legal matters of pertinence to the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) and its citizens. The General Counsel will have extensive duties ranging from administrative support to legal services.

The General Counsel will also provide research, advice, and legal opinions to the Senior General Counsel and the MN–S leadership to support government operations, mitigate legal risk, and ensure effective and efficient client-centered decision making. The General Counsel will be responsible for managing litigation and ongoing corporate legal matters, liaising with external counsel and other public bodies, and participating and guiding negotiations with stakeholders and other nations.

Key Responsibilities:

Support specific strategic priorities of the MN–S.
Prepare and present briefing material to senior management and staff regarding ongoing litigation and legal matters.
Draft and review complex contracts, MOUs, and funding agreements.
Assist and advise the elected leadership when legal issues arise.
Collaborate with external counsel to monitor issues and develop and implement litigation strategies.
Participate and represent Government Legal Services in various working groups and forums.
May be asked to substitute or cover for the Senior General Counsel on occasion, including attending council, committee, or working group meetings, as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge and understanding of Métis culture, history, governance, laws, citizens, and communities is an asset.
Exceptional legal judgment and creative strategic thinking
High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism, including the ability to always maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to balance legal risk with practical, principled solutions
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues in plain language, public speaking, and active listening. Ability to communicate effectively and confidently to all levels of the government.
Ability to work independently and multitask within calendar and deliverable deadlines.
Strong time-management skills with the ability to organize and prioritize daily tasks.
Willingness to work within a team environment.
The ability to work on-site and navigate an evolving, changing work environment.
Skilled in general administrative functions, including accurate typing, filing, ordering office supplies, maintaining office supplies and equipment.
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy in difficult situations.

Qualifications:

A law degree is required. Must be a practicing lawyer in Saskatchewan or have the ability to be called to the Saskatchewan bar.
Experience in Aboriginal, corporate, commercial, real estate, privacy, and administrative law is an asset.
Familiarity with litigation is an asset
Knowledge of legal procedures, protocols and legal research and analysis is required.
Capable of providing timely, practical, and plain language legal advice and guidance, as well as fostering and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders, citizens, and elected leadership.
Adept at Adobe and Microsoft Office programs, such as Outlook, Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Strong background in legal research and familiarity with legal databases required
Knowledge of practice management software, such as LEAP, is an asset.
As the government responsible for advancing rights and interests of Métis people in Saskatchewan, the MN–S is committed to increasing the number of Métis employees working for the Nation. Hiring preference will be given to qualified candidates who are: Métis or another Indigenous group.

Additional requirements:

A valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation.
The successful candidate must undergo a Criminal Record Check.
Please submit your application by 11:59 p.m. on June 4, 2026.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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