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Senior Associate – Negotiation & Governance
JFK Health. Assist JFK Partners, senior counsel, and senior associates in representing Indigenous clients .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Indigenous law, including governance matters and negotiation of agreements, while effectively supporting client strategies and legal representation. Strong capabilities in drafting legal documents and providing mentorship to junior lawyers are essential.
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Indigenous Law ExpertiseAgreement DraftingNegotiation SkillsGovernance AdvisoryStrategic Planning
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Hard Skills
Drafting AgreementsLegal Strategy DevelopmentProject ManagementCritical ThinkingClient Strategy Implementation
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsWriting SkillsEditing SkillsMentorshipTeam Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Law Society of Ontario Membership
Industry Keywords
Indigenous ConstitutionalismCrown LegislationRights AssertionsRegulatory MattersConsultation Processes
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist JFK Partners, senior counsel, and senior associates in representing Indigenous clients
- Work on Indigenous constitutionalism, inherent jurisdiction, law-making, and legal strategies
- Support rights assertions, advocacy, and negotiation of jurisdictional and relationship agreements
- Handle regulatory, consultation, and decision-making recognition matters
- Assist with co-development of Crown legislation
- Participate in negotiations with governments and industry
- Support governance revitalization, Indigenous decision-making, written law, and internal consultation
- Develop and implement client strategies with firm partners
- Understand and address client needs
- Support negotiations, project management, and strategic planning
- Assist with day-to-day file management
- Participate in negotiations and consultation-related meetings
- Draft relationship, project decision-making, impact-benefit, and other agreements
- Advise Indigenous leadership and knowledge keepers on governance matters
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and development support to junior and mid-level lawyers
Requirements
What you’ll need- 8+ years of experience in drafting agreements, advising on governance matters, or Aboriginal law generally (or equivalent experience)
- Demonstrated experience negotiating agreements, leading strategic change in organizations, or supporting senior lawyers
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Eligible to practice law in Ontario as a member of the Law Society of Ontario
- Ability to work confidently with a team and independently
- Valid driver's license
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Extended benefits