Draft legislation and provide legal advice for Métis Nation–Saskatchewan in this full-time, permanent counsel position. Apply legislative expertise and practical judgment.
Reporting to the Senior General Counsel and Head Legal Officer, the Legislative Counsel supports MN–S government operations. The work includes legislative drafting, legal research, opinions, contracts, and stakeholder consultations. You will advise leadership while helping mitigate legal risk and support client-centered decisions.
Key Responsibilities:

Draft and review legislation and governance documents
Provide advice on interpretation, implementation, and application
Prepare briefings on litigation and legal matters
Draft complex contracts, MOUs, and funding agreements
Represent Government Legal Services in working groups
Requirements:

Law degree and Saskatchewan bar eligibility required
Understanding of legislative processes, acts, regulations, and policies
Strong legal research and analysis capabilities
Plain-language advice and stakeholder relationship skills
Adobe, Microsoft Office, and legal database familiarity
Use legislative drafting, legal research, and sound judgment to support MN–S leadership, citizens, and government operations.

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Legislative Counsel Métis Nation Saskatchewan