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General Counsel
@ Aplin
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Aplin is hiring a General Counsel for a full-time, in-house legal role focused on Aboriginal law and self-government. The role advises senior leadership and Council, oversees external legal counsel, and supports development, housing and organizational growth. Salary is commensurate with experience, with 4 weeks vacation, an 11% pension contribution and covered legal and professional dues.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal opinions and advice to senior leadership and Council
- Advise on Aboriginal law and self-government implementation
- Identify legal and operational risks and recommend next steps
- Manage the self-government implementation plan
- Support development, housing and growth initiatives
Requirements summary:
- Called to the BC Bar and in good standing
- 7 to 10 years post-call experience ideal
- Extensive Aboriginal law experience
- Strong understanding of self-government structures
- Highly organized with excellent communication skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | BC Bar |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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Aplin
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 843 |
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Join a growing and forward-thinking organization in a key in-house Legal Counsel role where your expertise in Aboriginal law and self-government will directly contribute to major organizational initiatives.
Reporting to senior leadership and working closely with Council, you will provide trusted legal advice, help advance self-government implementation, oversee external legal counsel, and play an important role in supporting development, housing, and organizational growth.
Compensation
- Salary commensurate with experience
Benefits & Perks
- 4 weeks vacation
- 11% pension contribution
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Legal and Professional dues covered
Responsibilities
- Provide confident, practical legal opinions and advice to senior leadership, Council, committees, and internal stakeholders
- Advise on matters relating to Aboriginal law, self-government, and self-government implementation
- Identify legal and operational issues, assess risk, and provide clear recommendations to help move initiatives forward
- Manage the organization’s broader self-government implementation plan by navigating legal and operational considerations
- Support significant organizational initiatives involving development, housing, administration, and continued growth
Qualifications
- Be called to the BC Bar and be in good standing
- Ideal 7 – 10 years of post call experience
- Extensive experience with Aboriginal Law
- Strong understanding of self-government structures and implementation processes
- Highly organized with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
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