General Counsel
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Ideal 7 – 10 years of post call experience
- Posting language
- English
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Join a growing and forward-thinking organization in a key in-house Legal Counsel role where your expertise in Aboriginal law and self-government will directly contribute to major organizational initiatives.
Reporting to senior leadership and working closely with Council, you will provide trusted legal advice, help advance self-government implementation, oversee external legal counsel, and play an important role in supporting development, housing, and organizational growth.
Compensation
- Salary commensurate with experience
Benefits & Perks
- 4 weeks vacation
- 11% pension contribution
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Legal and Professional dues covered
Responsibilities
- Provide confident, practical legal opinions and advice to senior leadership, Council, committees, and internal stakeholders
- Advise on matters relating to Aboriginal law, self-government, and self-government implementation
- Identify legal and operational issues, assess risk, and provide clear recommendations to help move initiatives forward
- Manage the organization’s broader self-government implementation plan by navigating legal and operational considerations
- Support significant organizational initiatives involving development, housing, administration, and continued growth
Qualifications
- Be called to the BC Bar and be in good standing
- Ideal 7 – 10 years of post call experience
- Extensive experience with Aboriginal Law
- Strong understanding of self-government structures and implementation processes
- Highly organized with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
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Responsibilities
The General Counsel at Aplin will give legal advice to senior leaders and Council, and guide the organization's self-government plan. They will spot legal risks and recommend next steps on major projects in development and housing.
Requirements
Candidates need to be called to the BC Bar and in good standing, ideally with 7 to 10 years of post-call experience. Extensive Aboriginal law experience and a strong understanding of self-government structures are essential.
Skills
- Aboriginal law
- Self-government implementation
- Legal risk assessment
- Legal opinion writing
- Advising senior leadership and governance bodies
- Oversight of external counsel
- Strategic legal planning
- Project and initiative legal support
- Stakeholder communication
- Organizational organization and prioritization
- Interpersonal communication
- Negotiation
- Policy and governance analysis
Benefits
- Vacation
- Pension contribution
- Legal and professional dues coverage
Categories
- Legal
- Government & Public Sector
- Consulting
Keywords
- General Counsel
- in-house counsel
- Aboriginal law
- self-government
- self-government implementation
- BC Bar
- legal advice
- legal counsel
- First Nations law
- housing development
- risk assessment
- external counsel oversight
- legal opinions
- Indigenous law
- governance
- land claims
- legal compliance
- Council advisory
- senior leadership
- BC lawyer
Seniority
Senior
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
Licences and certifications
- BC Bar
Languages
- English