Legal Counsel

**JOB** SUMMARY**: The Legal Counsel reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Manager of Child and Family Services. The Legal Counsel works Legal Counsel is responsible for providing comprehensive legal consultation, representation and training for Band Representatives in all matters related to Child Welfare; representing the Band/First Nation under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act and advocating on Six Nations behalf upholding our rights in legislation. The Legal Counsel works Legal Counsel works within the policies and procedures established by Six Nations of the Grand River.

**Type**

Full Time

**Closing Date**

April 12, 2023

**Term**

Permanent

**Hours of Work**

35 hours per week

**Wage**

$116,000 per annum

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**:

- must have a Bachelor of Law Degree and be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Upper Canada.
- must have a minimum of 2 years experience representing children, parents or a Child and Family Services Organization in CFSA or Family Law proceedings.
- must pass a criminal reference check.
- must have a valid class ‘G’ driver’s license.
- must be willing to work flexible hours.

**SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose **one** method **ONLY**)**:
**Method #1: Online***- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.

**Method #2: GREAT** - Applications must include **all** of the following**:

- Printed, filled in and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
- Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mailto or drop off at:
**Legal Counsel - Full Time - 054-23-1**

c/o Reception Desk

Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)

P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court

Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0