Indigenous Governance, Employment, Specific Claims & Litigation Associate – Calgary at MLT Aikins

The role

MLT Aikins is seeking a senior Associate Lawyer with 5+ years of PQE for its Calgary office. This role focuses on Indigenous Governance, Employment, Specific Claims & Litigation, supporting First Nations, Tribal Councils, Indigenous organizations, and government entities.

What you'll do

Advise First Nations, Tribal Councils and Indigenous organizations on governance, constitutional, regulatory and operational matters
Represent clients before the Federal Court of Canada, Federal Court of Appeal, administrative tribunals and other courts as required
Advise and assist clients regarding specific claims, treaty-related matters, negotiations with Canada and historical claims processes
Conduct commercial litigation matters, including contractual disputes, judicial reviews, injunctions and other complex proceedings
Provide strategic advice on employment, labour, human rights, privacy and workplace matters
Draft governance legislation, policies, bylaws, codes, employment agreements and related legal documents
Conduct legal research and prepare opinions, submissions, pleadings and advocacy materials
Develop and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to business development initiatives

What we're looking for

Minimum five (5) years of post-call legal experience

Significant experience appearing before the Federal Court of Canada and administrative tribunals

Demonstrated experience advising Indigenous governments and organizations on governance matters

Experience with Indigenous law, including governance, elections, membership, consultation, treaty rights and related matters

Experience advising and representing First Nations in specific claims, treaty entitlement matters, historical grievances and negotiations with Canada

Strong commercial litigation experience, including complex disputes, injunctions, judicial reviews and contractual matters

Extensive experience in employment and labour law, including workplace investigations, terminations, human rights, disability management and policy development

Excellent legal research, writing, advocacy and negotiation skills

Proven ability to manage complex files independently while working collaboratively within a team environment

Membership in good standing with a Canadian law society or eligibility for admission in Alberta

Benefits

Partnership-track opportunities for the right candidate

Professional development and leadership opportunities

Indigenous Governance, Employment, Specific Claims & Litigation Associate – Calgary

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