Toronto
POSITION:
Be the sole counsel focusing on aboriginal matters, with the support of 2 senior counsels in the team, when needed, one of them being the GC. You will be interfacing with the Director of First Nations and Metis Affairs.
TERM:
Permanent position.
CANDIDATE:
You are knowledgeable and able to draft, negotiate, and advise in several of the following areas:
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the Indian Act and aboriginal rights;
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treaties between Canada and various First Nations (“FN”), and treaty rights;
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First Nations issues and perceptions
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ability to negotiate the permits or rights on reserves, and document the MOUs and transfer agreement based on an understanding of rights and permits granted in the past
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government’s duty to consult FN and how to advise on the protocol and delegation of those duties and the nature of accommodations granted in the past
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negotiations with FN concerning land claims
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general FN advice.
ORGANIZATION:
A major environmental company that is involved in cutting edge work on the interface of resources and aboriginal interests.
CAREER BENEFITS TO YOU:
Complex, diverse work in a large, established full service law dept that offers you rich support in all the various legal areas touching on aboriginal law. A congenial team that is well regarded by the internal client groups. Mobility opportunities within and outside law. An excellent opportunity to broaden and deepen your practice in a fast-changing, stimulating milieu.
COMPENSATION AND START:
Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience plus free single health and dental benefits from Advocate.
To start immediately.
Salary will depend greatly on year of call, and experience. There’s also a possible bonus each year
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