Overview
Legal Advisor Jobs in Levis, Quebec, Canada at Kativik Regional Government
The Kativik Regional Government (KRG) is a supra-municipal organization with jurisdiction over the territory of Québec located north of the 55th parallel. The Legal, Socio-Judicial and Municipal Management Department of the KRG is currently seeking to recruit a candidate to work in Kuujjuaq in the capacity of:
LEGAL ADVISOR(Permanent, hybrid, full-time position)
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of the Legal, Socio-Judicial and Municipal Management Department, the responsibilities of the Legal Advisor include, without being limited to, the following: SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Draft legal documents such as calls for tenders, contracts, leases, agreements, policies, procedures, by-laws, ordinances, resolutions, and any other documents for the KRG and/or the Northern villages;
Draft legal opinions on various legal topics;
Assist and provide legal technical assistance to the different departments and/or the Northern villages;
Facilitate and coordinate capacity-building activities for the different departments and/or the Northern villages;
Follow up on litigation files involving the KRG, the Northern villages or the Childcare Centres;
Process insurance claims for the KRG, the Northern villages, and the Childcare Centres and participate in the renewal of their insurance policies every year;
Manage the Offence Management Bureau, on behalf of the Northern villages, process their statements of offenses and act as their attorney before the court;
Establish and maintain positive relationships with the representatives of the Northern villages;
Perform other related duties as requested.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Member of the Barreau du Québec;
Minimum of two (2) years of law practice, preferably in the municipal sector and/or insurance law Demonstrated
leadership
, organizational skills and initiative;
Excellent
problem-solving
, decision-making,
communication
and
analytical skills
;
Excellent oral and written
communication skills
in both English and French; knowledge of Inuktitut is an asset;
Ability to workunder pressure and
respect
deadlines;
Be willing and available to travel in Nunavik and outside the region;
Past work experience in a cross-cultural environment, preferably with native communities, will be considered as an asset;
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite as well as other relevant software.
Place of work:
Hybrid with travel in Nunavik Salary:
Min. $63,716 yearly – Max. $109,329 yearly;
Benefits:
Travel expenses and accommodation while working in Nunavik;
Simplified Pension Plan;
Group Insurance;
Vacation: 20 days;
Statutory Holidays: 20 days, including 10 during the Christmas holidays.
Title: Legal Advisor
Company: Kativik Regional Government
Location: Levis, Quebec, Canada
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Litigation)
