Legal Analyst

Reports to: CEO

**Salary**: $75,000-$80,0000
Term: Permanent, FT
Closing Date: Open until filled
Location: 120 Prom. Du Portage, Gatineau, QC (On-site)

Summary
We are looking to hire a legal analyst with outstanding legal, organizational and clerical skills. Reporting to the CEO or a designated executive, the Legal Analyst will be a key member of NWAC’s legal team and will be responsible for the day-to-day planning and coordination of legal department, including records management, monitoring of legal invoicing matters and general departmental support. The incumbent must be capable of meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment and should be capable of withstanding a high level of work pressure.

General duties
The Legal Analyst will:

- Conduct legal research and gather related legal information.
- Decipher laws, rulings and regulations in legal documents when called upon.
- Assist legal team members as required in preparations for presentations, meetings and/or conferences
- Proofread and edit drafts of contracts, leases, licenses, policies and other legal documents.
- Monitor, study and develop written summaries of anticipated and endorsed legislation, regulations, court decisions, industry standards, trade journals and other relevant publications.
- Daily record keeping with electronic and physical filing of documents.
- Synthesize and organize information and create reference tools for easy use by the team.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams seeking legal and regulatory support, obtain legal opinion where required and respond to inquiries.
- Maintain and update databases and tracking systems.
- Manage legal invoicing processes,
- Handle administrative duties like. responding to correspondence and answering telephone calls.
- Corporate governance and entity management; coordinate with outside agents/counsel as necessary

Education
- Two years of experience as a legal analyst or similar.
- Analytical thinker with strong theoretical and research proficiencies.
- Ability to comprehend and interpret legal documents.
- Thorough knowledge of databases and tracking systems.
- Solid organizational skills and detail-orientation.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and in conflict situations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Relevant experience working or volunteering with Indigenous peoples, groups, or organizations is an asset; and,
- Relevant experience working or volunteering with Not-for-Profit organizations or corporations is a big plus.

Key Skills
- Bilingual (French & English) - asset
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and verbally
- Ability to take directions and work independently
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Sound judgment and ability to make quick decisions
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task and organize work effectively and under pressure;
- Ability to work flexible hours and week-ends when required.

Knowledge Requirements
- Some knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and internationally, their cultures, histories and traditions;
- Knowledge and understanding of contemporary concerns and issues in the doing of Indigenous business in Canada.

Preference will be given to individuals of Indigenous ancestry, please self-identify.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Accommodations will be provided at all stages of the hiring process. We ask applicants to make their needs known in advance.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $75,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience working with Indigenous peoples, groups or organizations?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Legal Analyst or similar: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English & French (preferred)