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About the Role
We are seeking a full-time associate to assist JFK Partners, senior counsel, and senior associates in representing Indigenous clients in negotiations, decision-making, jurisdictional assertions, and governance matters. This role involves working on inherent jurisdiction, law-making, legal strategies within Indigenous constitutionalism, rights assertions, advocacy, negotiation of jurisdictional and relationship agreements, regulatory and consultation matters, decision-making recognition, co-development of Crown legislation, and other negotiations with government and industry.
Responsibilities
- Working with the partners in the firm to develop and implement strategy for clients
- Working with clients to understand and address their needs
- Supporting negotiations, project management, and strategic planning
- Assisting with the day-to-day file management
- Participating in negotiations and consultation-related meetings
- Assisting with regulatory and consultation and UNDRIP related matters
- Drafting relationship and project decision-making agreements, impact-benefit agreements and other agreements with industry and Crown governments
- Advising on governance revitalization of traditional decision-making and knowledge systems, which may include drafting laws and taking instruction of knowledge keepers, advising Indigenous leadership on their duties and decision-makers, and a variety of other governance matters that arise for our clients
- Providing mentorship, guidance, and development support to junior and mid-level lawyers
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in drafting agreements, advising on governance matters, or aboriginal law generally (or equivalent experience)
- Demonstrated experience in negotiating agreements, leading strategic change in organizations, or supporting senior lawyers in a proactive and thoughtful manner
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Eligible to practice law in Ontario as a member of the Law Society of Ontario
- Confident working with a team and independently
- Valid driver's license
- Experience working for Indigenous communities or individuals (asset)
- Familiarity with negotiation and consultation processes involving First Nations, government, and industry (asset)
- Experience and knowledge of regulatory hearing processes (asset)
- Familiarity with regulatory processes at the federal, provincial and territorial levels (asset)
- Participation in complex negotiations, including drafting of consultation agreements and impact-benefit agreements (asset)
- Familiarity with Crown government negotiation frameworks and related policies (asset)
- Experience working opposite federal, provincial, or municipal governments (asset)
- Experience in the areas of environmental law, land use planning, or resource management (asset)
Skills
- Negotiation
- Governance
- Aboriginal Law
- Legal Strategy
- Indigenous Constitutionalism
- Rights Assertion
- Advocacy
- Agreement Drafting
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- File Management
- Consultation
- UNDRIP
- Impact-Benefit Agreements
- Decision-Making
- Writing
- Editing
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
Location
- Toronto, ON
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 8+ years
Education Level
- Eligible to practice law in Ontario
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
Benefits
- Extended benefits
About the Company
- JFK Law LLP is a mid-sized, national law firm focused on delivering high-quality legal services to Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations.
- We are a national leader in Aboriginal law with offices in Victoria, Vancouver, Toronto, Kahnawake, and Montreal.
- We foster an environment of excellence in serving our clients, continuous learning, cultural competency, and mutual respect.
- JFK Law is committed to advancing justice and self-determination for Indigenous peoples.
- Trusted by Indigenous Nations and communities for our grit, determination, and experience, we foster an inclusive workplace where collaboration drives meaningful outcomes.
- We bring dedication, care, and rigor to everything we do, and we hold ourselves to high standards of excellence and accountability.
- Guided by a deep respect for Indigenous voices, we are bold, creative, and strategic in our approach.
- We challenge norms, embrace innovation, and cultivate a modern, inclusive environment where all team members can thrive.
- We are accountable to our clients and our colleagues as we work to create lasting, meaningful change.
Equal Opportunity
- As a firm dedicated to serving Indigenous peoples, we strongly encourage Indigenous applicants to apply.
- We are deeply committed to building and sustaining a workplace that supports our Indigenous team members in their professional growth and honours their personal and cultural identities.
- Applicants are encouraged to disclose if they are from an equity-seeking group and/or if they are a citizen of an Indigenous Nation.