Posted 2 months ago
Impact Benefit Agreement Lawyer
@ Remote People
Canada
Overview
Remote People is hiring a full-time lawyer for a practice group at the intersection of natural resources and Indigenous law. The role advises on impact benefit agreements and resource-development negotiations, and requires Ontario or British Columbia Bar membership in good standing plus willingness to travel. The posting states the hiring organization is disclosed only to shortlisted candidates.
Responsibilities:
- Advise Indigenous communities and project proponents on impact benefit agreements
- Support negotiations between resource companies and Indigenous communities
- Draft and review IBAs, MOUs and commercial agreements
- Advise on consultation and accommodation obligations
- Collaborate with environmental, regulatory and corporate colleagues
Requirements summary:
- Called to the Bar in Ontario or British Columbia, in good standing
- Experience with impact benefit agreements, natural resources or Indigenous law
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Comfortable working with diverse stakeholders, including Indigenous leadership
- Willingness to travel as required
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · teamtailor
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Called to the Bar in Ontario or British Columbia |
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Remote People
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Recruit, employ & incorporate in 150+ countries. EOR from $199/mo. Ranked #1 on G2.
Full company description
The full-lifecycle global employment platform built to recruit, employ, and incorporate. Headquartered in New York, we operate across 150+ countries with owned infrastructure and dedicated human support, now powered by Command Center: the action-taking AI that completes your global HR work in plain language, not just advises on it. Command Center: Our proprietary, action-taking AI. Adjust pay, onboard, amend contracts, run terminations and more in plain language, with local compliance applied inside the flow, experts reviewing every high-impact change, and a full audit trail on everything. EOR: Employ full-time talent compliantly through infrastructure we control. Localized contracts, benefits, equity support, and accurate payroll across 150+ currencies, handled directly. Contractor of Record: Engage contractors worldwide with compliant agreements, proper classification, and on-time payments. Contractor Management: Centralize your existing contractor workforce with compliant onboarding, invoicing, and payments in one platform. Recruit: Source and vet candidates globally through our in-house talent team, ensuring technical and cultural fit before you interview. US PEO: Manage domestic teams with enterprise-grade benefits and HR infrastructure, without the administrative complexity. Global Mobility: Handle visas, work permits, and relocation in-house for seamless international moves. Incorporate: Transition to your own entities when headcount justifies it. We provide the legal and financial roadmap: bank accounts, registrations, and team transfers. Trusted by 3,000+ companies. Every client works with a dedicated account manager. EOR from $199/month. Ranked #1 on G2 for Ease of Use, Best Support, and Best Meets Requirements. One partner. One invoice. 150+ countries.
- LinkedIn followers
- 103,371
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 439
- Reported office locations
- 85 Broad St, New York, NY 10004, US
- Business categories
- Human Resources
- Employee Benefits
- Employment
- Payments
- Recruiting
- Professional Services
- Bookkeeping and Payroll
- Outsourcing
- Staffing Agency
- Other recorded names
- Remote People
- RemotePeople
- Specialties
- Employer of Record
- EOR
- Global Payroll
- Global Hiring
- Remote Hiring
- Global Mobility
- International Recruitment
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruiting
- Contractor Management
- PEO
- HR Outsourcing
- Incorporation
- International Expansion
- Visa and Immigration
- HR Technology
- Workforce Management
- Contractor of Record
- Payroll Services
- and Global Compliance
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
The full-lifecycle global employment platform built to recruit, employ, and incorporate. Headquartered in New York, we operate across 150+ countries with owned infrastructure and dedicated human support, now powered by Command Center: the action-taking AI that completes your global HR work in plain language, not just advises on it. Command Center: Our proprietary, action-taking AI. Adjust pay, onboard, amend…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Human Resources Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | New York, NY |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2018 |
| Specialties | Employer of RecordEORGlobal PayrollGlobal HiringRemote HiringGlobal MobilityInternational RecruitmentTalent AcquisitionRecruitingContractor Management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 48 |
| View page |
This is a confidential search — the identity of the hiring organization is disclosed to shortlisted candidates.
About the Opportunity
A practice group working at the intersection of natural resources and Indigenous law is seeking a lawyer to advise on impact benefit agreements and related resource-development negotiations.
Key Responsibilities
Advise Indigenous communities and/or project proponents on impact benefit agreements
Support negotiations between resource companies and Indigenous communities
Draft and review IBAs, MOUs, and related commercial agreements
Advise on consultation and accommodation obligations
Collaborate with environmental, regulatory, and corporate colleagues on resource projects
Qualifications
Called to the Bar in Ontario or British Columbia, in good standing
Experience with impact benefit agreements, natural resources, or Indigenous law
Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
Comfortable working with diverse stakeholders, including Indigenous community leadership
Willingness to travel as required
How to Apply
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