Posted 2 months ago
Indigenous Governance Lawyer
@ Remote People
Canada
Overview
A law practice with a significant Indigenous law group is hiring a lawyer to advise Indigenous governments and organizations on governance, self-government and institution-building. The role involves drafting governance instruments and supporting negotiations, with travel to community meetings as required. The posting is a confidential search; the employer is disclosed only to shortlisted candidates.
Responsibilities:
- Advise Indigenous governments and organizations on governance and self-government
- Draft constitutions, laws, policies and governance agreements
- Support negotiations on self-government and jurisdiction
- Build long-term relationships with Indigenous community clients
- Collaborate with lands, resources and agreements colleagues
Requirements summary:
- Called to the Bar in Ontario or British Columbia, in good standing
- Experience in Indigenous law, governance or a closely related field
- Genuine interest in and sensitivity to Indigenous communities
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Willingness to travel to community meetings 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
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Home, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | Called to the Bar in Ontario or British Columbia |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
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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 |
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This is a confidential search — the identity of the hiring organization is disclosed to shortlisted candidates.
About the Opportunity
A practice with a significant Indigenous law group is seeking a lawyer to support Indigenous governments and organizations on governance, self-government, and institution-building matters.
Key Responsibilities
Advise Indigenous governments and organizations on governance structures and self-government arrangements
Draft constitutions, laws, policies, and governance agreements
Support negotiations related to self-government and jurisdictional matters
Build long-term relationships with Indigenous community clients
Collaborate with colleagues across related practice areas (lands, resources, agreements)
Qualifications
Called to the Bar in Ontario or British Columbia, in good standing
Experience in Indigenous law, governance, or a closely related field
Genuine interest in and sensitivity to working with Indigenous communities
Strong drafting and negotiation skills
Willingness to travel to community meetings as required
How to Apply
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