Legislative Counsel Métis Nation Saskatchewan

Draft legislation and provide legal advice for Métis Nation–Saskatchewan in this full-time, permanent counsel position. Apply legislative expertise and practical judgment.Reporting to the Senior General Counsel and Head Legal Officer, the Legislative Counsel supports MN–S government operations. The work includes legislative drafting, legal research, opinions, contracts, and stakeholder consultations. You will advise leadership while helping mitigate legal risk and support client-centered decisions.Key Responsibilities:
Draft and review legislation and governance documentsProvide advice on interpretation, implementation, and applicationPrepare briefings on litigation and legal mattersDraft complex contracts, MOUs, and funding agreementsRepresent Government Legal Services in working groupsRequirements:
Law degree and Saskatchewan bar eligibility requiredUnderstanding of legislative processes, acts, regulations, and policiesStrong legal research and analysis capabilitiesPlain-language advice and stakeholder relationship skillsAdobe, Microsoft Office, and legal database familiarityUse legislative drafting, legal research, and sound judgment to support MN–S leadership, citizens, and government operations.
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