Lead legal claims strategy and complex negotiations for Atikameksheng Anishnawbek in Naughton, Ontario, guiding Treaty, land, and jurisdictional initiatives.
This full-time Director provides senior strategic leadership within the Legal Claims & Negotiations Department. The position oversees legal claims, Treaty matters, consultation and accommodation, litigation oversight, Lands Recovery, policy research, evidence management, and territorial intelligence. Experience with First Nations governments and Indigenous rights is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise on claims, Treaties, negotiations, territorial issues, and legal risks
- Implement Council directives and align files with approved strategies
- Develop and operate the Legal Claims & Negotiations Department
- Coordinate negotiations involving land claims, Treaties, resources, and jurisdiction
- Support Council-authorized self-government and intergovernmental arrangements
Requirements:
- University degree or equivalent education and extensive relevant experience
- Seven years' experience in claims, rights, Treaties, lands, or negotiations
- Preferred five years leading teams, negotiations, projects, or strategic initiatives
- Experience working with First Nations governments
- Experience advancing Indigenous rights, land claims, or intergovernmental relations
Apply strategic leadership, Indigenous rights expertise, and negotiation experience to Atikameksheng Anishnawbek's legal and jurisdictional priorities.
Director Legal Claims Negotiations employer: Atikameksheng Anishnawbek
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