Avocat.e / Legal Counsel

Objectif du poste :

Fournit un soutien et des services juridiques internes au Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK), au Office of the Council of Chiefs (OCC) et, occasionnellement, à des entités connexes au sein de la communauté de Kahnawà:ke.

Roles & Responsabilités :

- Fournir un soutien juridique au MCK dans le cadre de ses relations d'affaires
- Fournir un soutien en matière de litiges au MCK et aux entités apparentées de la communauté de Kahnawà:ke
- Fournir des conseils juridiques au MCK, au OCC et aux entités connexes

Pour une description complète des rôles et responsabilités, veuillez consulter la description en anglais ci-dessous.

Éducation & Expérience

Diplôme de droit (LL.B., B.C.L. ou J.D.) d'une université canadienne ou américaine reconnue, et permis d'exercice d’avocat valide.

Plus de 3 ans d'expérience.

Connaissances, Compétences, Aptitudes

• Expérience de travail au sein du système juridique canadien et/ou provincial.
• Compréhension des enjeux auxquels fait face Kahnawà:ke.
• Connaissance des politiques, programmes, procédures administratives et opérationnelles de Kahnawà:ke.
• Excellentes aptitudes à la communication orale et écrite en anglais.
• Esprit d’analyse.
• Capacité à travailler en équipe.
• Capacité à faire preuve de créativité et d’innovation dans la résolution de problèmes.
• Connaissance approfondie des éléments fondamentaux du système juridique, de la terminologie juridique et des procédures corporatives et de litige.
• Professionnalisme, discrétion et courtoisie dans les interactions avec les clients internes et externes, favorisant des relations de travail positives et respectueuses.
• Respect de la confidentialité.
• Adhésion aux politiques d’emploi du MCK et aux initiatives linguistiques Kanien’kéha.
• La capacité de communiquer en Kanien’kéha et en français est un atout.
• La volonté d’apprendre la langue Kanien’kéha

Environnement de travail

• La semaine de travail de cinq jours s'effectue dans un environnement de bureau.
• Stress modéré à important, échéances à respecter et pression sur la productivité liées aux dossiers.
• Déplacements occasionnels.
• Heures supplémentaires occasionnelles.

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Purpose:

Provides in-house legal support and services to the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK), the Office of the Council of Chiefs (OCC) and occasionally, related entities within the community of Kahnawà:ke.

Roles & Responsibilities

To provide legal support to the MCK as it relates to its business relationships

- Draft contracts between the MCK and other entities.
- Provide advice and support with respect to business ventures of the MCK.
- Provide legal opinions related to business matters of the MCK.
- Draft contracts between the MCK and private individuals or businesses.
- Draft various land/housing/commercial agreements.
- Develop and drafts policies and procedures for the entire MCK organization.
- Draft legislation when required by the MCK.

To provide litigation support to the MCK and related entities within the community of Kahnawà:ke

- Draft court proceedings for cases in all courts and tribunals.
- Prepare opinions and strategies on civil cases.
- Perform legal research on litigation files.
- Participate in Court appearances.
- Develop contacts with legal counsel outside of the Legal Services Department.

To provide legal counseling to MCK, the OCC and related entities

- Provide legal opinions with respect to political decisions.
- Participate in negotiation sessions with Québec, Canada or other governments.
- Keep current of the legal and political environment internally and externally as a monitor for OCC.
- Provide advice to MCK operations as it relates to policy, budgets, human resources, housing and membership issues, and community complaints.
- Provide advice to the Kahnawà:ke Justice Commission.
- May provide advice to other community entities (i.e. Kateri Memorial Hospital Center, Tewatohni’saktha, Kahnawà:ke Peacekeepers, Education Center, etc.) upon request and approval of the client.

Education & Experience

- LL.B, B.C.L. or J.D. from recognized Canadian or United States university, along with a valid permit to practice law.
- 3+ years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

- Knowledge and understanding of Federal and Provincial laws, programs, policies and services, and how they function and interact with one another.
- Experience working within the Canadian and/or provincial legal system.
- Understanding of the issues facing Kahnawà:ke.
- Knowledge of Kahnawà:ke policies and programs, administration and operational procedures.
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Ability to function in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to be creative and innovative in problem solving.
- Exceptional knowledge of the fundamental elements of the legal system, legal terminology, corporate and litigation procedures.
- Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and courtesy when interacting with internal and external clients, fostering positive and respectful working relationships.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Adhere to MCK Employment Policies and Kanien’kéha Language initiatives.
- Ability to communicate in the Kanien’kéha and French languages is an asset.
- The willingness to learn the Kanien’kéha language.

Working Environment

- Five-day work week is performed in an office environment.
- Moderate to substantial stress, deadlines and productivity pressures related to files.
- Occasional travel.
- Occasional overtime.

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