What You Will Do- Act as Corporate General Counsel to the Board in accordance with Board policy and in compliance with the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (FMA).
- Provide expert and strategic legal advice to ensure compliance with legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
- Anticipate legal issues and assess legal and operational risks, identifying proactive solutions to mitigate risk.
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, contracts, policies, commercial arrangements, and other legal documents.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and make recommendations to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Support Board governance activities, including Board meetings, implementation of Board decisions, and onboarding of new Directors.
- Represent the FMB in legal proceedings, negotiations, consultations, and matters involving legislative and regulatory changes.
- Liaise with external legal counsel, auditors, government representatives, and other professional advisors on governance and legal matters.
- Oversee external legal counsel, contractors, and service providers to ensure effective delivery of services.
- Contribute to strategic planning, corporate planning, budgeting, and organizational policy development.
- Coordinate and collaborate with all FMB business lines to support organizational goals and objectives.
- Promote and maintain a workplace culture that encourages ethical practices, individual integrity, and accountability.
- Monitor and support organizational compliance through the review of policies, procedures, agreements, and contracts.
- Provide legal advice regarding investigations, claims, legal proceedings, Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) matters, and other organizational issues.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Who You Are- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD), and a practicing member in good standing with a Canadian provincial Law Society.
- Minimum 10 years of legal experience in a regulatory organization, law firm, or General Counsel environment.
- Experience working with Federal Government organizations and representatives, as well as Indigenous Governments, organizations, and communities.
- Strong background in corporate governance and experience preparing and presenting materials to senior decision-makers.
- Knowledge of public policy, Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP), employment law, and the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (FMA), including an understanding of the Indian Act and modern treaties.
- Legislative drafting experience is considered an asset.
- Strong understanding and appreciation of Indigenous cultures and histories, with a willingness to participate in ongoing Indigenous cultural learning and education.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly to a variety of audiences.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written); French is considered an asset.
- Willing to travel and able to work outside regular business hours.
What to ExpectFMB aims to keep the recruitment process as open as possible. As such, candidates can expect the following steps:
- Panel interview with members of the Board, Executive Team, and HR
- Possible second interview with the Board of Directors
- References, Background check, Big Five (this may occur before the second interview)
FMB is committed to inclusive practices. As such, please email [redacted] should you require any accommodations as a candidate or if would like a copy of the full job description.
