Legal Counsel - Corporate

Job Summary

IRC is seeking an ambitious, business‑minded Legal Counsel to join its Corporate Legal team and work directly with the Senior Counsel – Corporate. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop broad in‑house experience across commercial transactions, construction and infrastructure projects, legal operations, corporate governance, legal technology, and strategic business initiatives.

The successful candidate will become a trusted advisor to business leaders throughout the organization, contributing to initiatives that support IRC’s long‑term growth and operational success. Beyond traditional legal work, this position provides exposure to legal operations transformation, contract lifecycle management, governance modernization, Indigenous and northern development initiatives, major military and civilian infrastructure projects, and executive‑level decision‑making.

Ideal candidates enjoy solving business problems, improving processes, leveraging technology, influencing outcomes, and building a long‑term in‑house legal career.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a recognized law school
• Member in good standing of a Canadian Law Society or eligible for admission to the Law Society of the Northwest Territories
• Approximately 2–3 years of post‑call legal experience
• Experience in corporate, commercial, construction, procurement, governance, or transactional matters
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders and cross‑functional teams
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgement, and commitment to continuous professional development

• Priority consideration is given to beneficiaries of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA); please identify in your application if you are a beneficiary of the IFA
• The position requires a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• The role can be based in the Inuvik or Calgary office
• Applicants who do not meet all qualifications are encouraged to apply and may be considered for appointment at a lower level with a development plan
• If you have a disability that requires accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please contact us at  to let us know how we can assist you
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

• Competitive Salary: $138,000 – $162,000 base depending on experience and year of call
• Professional Development:
  We invest in your growth through ongoing training and development opportunities
• Competitive Benefits:
  Eligible employees receive extended health care, dental care, life, critical illness, and accident insurance, travel medical insurance, sick leave, and long‑term disability
• Wellness Benefits:
  All employees have access to an employee and family assistance program
• Retirement Benefits:
  Eligible employees participate in a Defined Contribution Pension Plan with IRC matching contributions of up to 5% of annual salary
• Vacation Benefits:
  Eligible employees receive 4 weeks of annual vacation time to start