POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION: General Counsel                                                                 
LOCATION: S/M Community                                                                
SALARY: Negotiable/Exempt                                                        
Reports to:  Tribal Council

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  The General Counsel is responsible to provide advice, interpretations, and opinions on all legal matters of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community including Tribal government, Tribal gaming, and Tribal enterprises.  The General Counsel is also responsible to manage the Tribal Legal Office including supervising other attorneys and staff.

DUTIES:

1. The General Counsel is responsible to advise and represent tribal government, tribal gaming, and tribal enterprises in dealings with federal, state, local governments.
2. The General Counsel is responsible to represent the tribe in tribal, federal, and state court litigation matters.
3. The General Counsel is responsible to oversee contract and grant review.
4. The General Counsel is responsible to oversee preparation of resolutions, policies, procedures, agreements, contracts, and other legal memoranda.
5. The General Counsel is responsible to manage outside legal counsel.
6. The General Counsel is responsible for giving advice on legal decisions, agency regulations, statutes and treaties that affect tribal activities.
7. Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
8. May be required to satisfactorily complete an exam or other testing requirement(s) to determine skill proficiency.
9. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the Tribal Council.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be a graduate of an A.B.A approved Law School.
2. Must be licensed to practice law in Wisconsin or be able to obtain the Wisconsin Bar license within a twelve-month period after hire.
3. Must possess knowledge of tribal, state, and federal law and regulations including administrative procedures.
4. Must possess general knowledge of law.
5. Must have at least seven years of federal Indian law practice,
6. Must pass pre-employment drug and health screening.  Must adhere to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy during the course of employment.
7. Must be eligible for coverage under the employer’s liability insurance.
8. Must have demonstrated ability to maintain satisfactory working record in any prior or current employment.
9. Must be able to meet physical requirements of position.
10. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must obtain a Wisconsin driver’s license within 30 days of employment if applicant has an out-of-state driver’s license.  Must meet and maintain the eligibility to operate a personal or tribal vehicle under the driver acceptability guidelines as established by Mohican Nation Insurance.
11. Must abide by departmental and organizational safety, guidelines.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Human Resource Department
P.O Box 70
N8705 Moh He Con Nuck Rd
Bowler, WI 54416

WE ARE A DRUG FREE EMPLOYER.
CANDIDATES MUST PASS DRUG SCREEN
AND REMAIN DRUG FREE.

The Stockbridge-Munsee Community operates as an equal opportunity employer except Indian Preference is given in accordance with the Tribal Employment.

Although an interview may be granted, this does not determine that the candidate fully meets the qualifications until it is determined by the interview team.

Apply online at:
http://www.mohican-nsn.gov