Government of Northwest Territories

Senior Advisor for Legal Affairs

📍 Location
yellowknife, north slave region
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 12, 2026

Job Description

Lead legislative and legal initiatives with the Department of Environment and Climate Change. The Senior Advisor role focuses on providing expert advice, coordinating responses to legal issues, and developing legislative policies.
This two-year term position requires an individual with an undergraduate degree and a law degree (LLB/JD), plus three years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include evaluating departmental policies, administering legal issues, and participating in various committees for legislative enhancements.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide expert legislative and policy advice
• Lead development of new acts and regulations
• Administer departmental legal issue responses
• Review policies for legislative effectiveness
• Participate in interdepartmental legislative committees
Requirements:
• Minimum three years' experience in law and legislation
• LLB/JD degree essential for the role
• Experience developing and evaluating legislation<...

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