Litigation Counsel for Northern Region

Employment and Social Development Canada

Full-time Legal
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Location
yellowknife, north slave region, Canada
Posted
July 20, 2026

Job Description

Take on a vital role as Litigation Counsel with the Department of Justice Canada in the Northern Regional Office. Engage in high-stakes legal proceedings and advisory services while fostering Indigenous relations.
This LP-02 position emphasizes litigation related to Crown Indigenous Relations, Northern Affairs, and federal agencies. You will represent the Attorney General of Canada in Federal Court and other territories, tackling various legal issues from Aboriginal law to administrative law. Your extensive legal service experience will be pivotal in strengthening the team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Represent the Attorney General in Federal Court.
• Provide comprehensive legal advisory services.
• Handle cases involving Crown Indigenous Relations.
• Manage litigation in diverse legal areas.
• Support Indigenous issues in federal legal matters.
Requirements:
• Minimum four years of legal counsel experience.
• Eligibility for provincial or territorial Bar memb...