Negotiation and Governance Associate

JFK Health

. Represent Indigenous clients in negotiations, decision-making, jurisdictional assertions, specific claims, impact-benefit agreements, and governance matters .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeMontreal • CanadaMid-Level💰 CA$135,000 - CA$157,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Indigenous law, negotiation, and decision-making processes, with a strong ability to draft agreements and policies while effectively engaging with Indigenous communities and government entities. Bilingual proficiency in French and English enhances communication and representation capabilities.

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Indigenous Law ExpertiseNegotiation SkillsBilingual French/EnglishRegulatory Processes KnowledgeExperience with Indigenous Communities

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Hard Skills

Drafting AgreementsCommercial LawImpact-Benefit AgreementsSpecific Claims ManagementRegulatory ConsultationDecision-Making AgreementsLaw Writing and EditingEnvironmental LawLand Use PlanningResource Management

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationIndependent WorkProject Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Barreau du Québec Membership

Industry Keywords

Indigenous GovernanceConsultation ProcessesGovernment Negotiation FrameworksUNDRIP ComplianceRegulatory Hearing Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent Indigenous clients in negotiations, decision-making, jurisdictional assertions, specific claims, impact-benefit agreements, and governance matters
Work on rights assertions and negotiation of jurisdictional and relationship agreements
Handle regulatory and consultation matters and decision-making recognition within Indigenous law and traditional governance revitalization
Conduct negotiations with governments and industry
Support governance matters, Indigenous decision-making revitalization, deliberative law, and internal consultation related to law-making
Work with partners and senior lawyers to develop and implement client strategies
Draft commercial and other agreements
Draft laws, bylaws, and policies
Work with clients to understand and address their needs
Support negotiations, project management, and strategic planning
Assist with day-to-day file management
Participate in negotiations and consultation-related meetings
Assist with regulatory, consultation, and UNDRIP-related matters
Work on Specific Claims
Draft relationship and project decision-making agreements, impact-benefit agreements, and other agreements with industry and government
Represent clients in negotiations and community engagement sessions
Lead files and projects independently
Travel to meet with Indigenous communities

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years of experience as a lawyer
Strong critical thinking skills
Strong writing and editing skills
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
Be eligible to practice law in Quebec as a member of the Barreau du Québec
Confidence working with a team and independently
Bilingual French/English and able to practice law in both languages
Willingness to travel to meet with Indigenous communities
Experience working for Indigenous communities or individuals is an asset
Experience and knowledge of regulatory hearing processes is an asset
Participation in complex negotiations, including drafting consultation agreements and impact-benefit agreements, is an asset
Familiarity with government negotiation frameworks and related policies is an asset
Familiarity with negotiation and consultation processes involving Indigenous Peoples, government and industry is an asset
Familiarity with regulatory processes at federal, provincial, and territorial levels is an asset
Experience working with or opposite federal, provincial, or municipal governments is an asset
Experience in environmental law, land use planning, resource management, employment law, or corporate and commercial law is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Extended benefits