Friday Job Announcements

Job vacancies are posted on Friday. Some announcements might still appear throughout the week. If you would like your Indian law job posted on Turtle Talk, please email indigenous@law.msu.edu.

Maniilaq Association

General Counsel, Kotzebue, A.K. Oversees and manages general counsel functions, including assigning, supervising and evaluating all the work of outside counsel and internal investigations. Works collaboratively with other departments and organizational units to develop and implement processes to ensure appropriate identification, analysis, prioritization, and coordinated response to legal, risk management & compliance issues.

Bear Ears Tribal Commission

Commission Director UPDATED 1/19/18, Four Corners Area. The Director will implement the Commission’s directives as it collaboratively identifies and helps to implement interim visitation, site protection, and interpretation strategies for the monument, and as it engages in the preparation of recommendations for the national monument management plan for Bears Ears National Monument, Utah.

Previous Friday Job Announcements10/3/17

Maniilaq Association Now Hiring Chief Financial Officer

Job announcement here.

Maniilaq Association Seeking General Counsel

 

Maniilaq Association

Kotzebue, AK

NOW HIRING GENERAL COUNSEL AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Position Summary: This position provides Maniilaq Association with in-house legal and compliance services, and assists with a variety of legal matters in the course of normal business activities.  Reports directly to the President/CEO and serves as a member of the Senior Management team.

Requirements: Must hold a Juris Doctor Degree and be an active member of the Alaska Bar Association in good standing. Must possess a strong work ethic and desire to practice law for an Alaska Native organization. Must have at least five (5) years of experience in the practice of law in relevant fields. Must possess excellent organizational skills and ability to balance multiple projects and priorities. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, especially listening skills. Must possess excellent legal research and writing skills. Must have a working understanding of the compliance requirements of Maniilaq Association’s lines of business. Must have proven experience in developing practical solutions to resolve legal issues and achieve business goals. Must possess a high level of personal integrity and sound practical business judgment. Must have demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining effective, cooperative working relationships with other departments, organizations and agencies.  Must be able to deliver effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to management or the Board.

Apply Online: www.vscyberhosting.com/maniilaq

Questions: tiffany.west@maniilaq.org