Associate Lawyer – Indigenous Specific Claims
Location: Regina, SK
Competition Number: MLTA-REG-202610-083
About MLT Aikins
MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 375 lawyers across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Specific Claims associate lawyer with a minimum of two to five years of relevant experience to join our advocacy group to be based in our Regina office. We are committed to pursuing justice, historical accountability and fair compensation for unfulfilled lawful obligations by the Crown.
This associate lawyer’s role will involve a wide variety of legal matters, including:
- Conduct and oversee historical, legal, and archival research for specific claims
- Prepare and submit formal specific claim submissions to Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
- Represent the First Nation in negotiations, mediations, or proceedings before the Specific Claims Tribunal
- Collaborate with researchers, historians, elders, and community leadership to gather necessary evidence and testimony
- Provide strategic legal advice on litigation risks, settlement offers, and compensation criteria
This is an opportunity to join a top tier law firm, to work on diverse and complex files in a collaborative environment and to learn from skilled lawyers while developing expertise in Indigenous, environmental and regulatory litigation.
Qualifications include:
- Member in good standing with a Canadian Law Society (Law Society of Saskatchewan or eligible for mobility/transfer)
- Minimum [2–5+] years of demonstrated experience in Aboriginal law, civil litigation, or specifically handling Specific Claims against the federal government
- In-depth knowledge of the Specific Claims Tribunal Act and federal specific claims policies
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and cross-cultural communication skills, with a commitment to First Nations' rights and self-determination
Our Diversity Statement
MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.
We welcome and encourage individuals who identify as members of Indigenous communities, and those who identify as belonging to diverse groups, including but not limited to persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation, to disclose this in their application.
If you’re interested in joining MLT Aikins, please submit your cover letter and resumé by visiting our website at www.mltaikins.com/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
