Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Rights Associate

The Toronto office of Goldblatt Partners LLP is looking to expand our Aboriginal law and Indigenous rights practice group.

We work with Indigenous governments and individuals to advance and protect their Indigenous and treaty rights, and to build space for greater self-determination. The practice includes litigation at all levels of court and before administrative tribunals, consultation processes and negotiations with governments and proponents, and advice concerning governance and economic development matters.

We invite applications from lawyers called to the Ontario bar with between two and five years of experience to join our Aboriginal law practice group.

The successful candidate will have:

• A record of academic excellence

• Strong analytic, research and writing skills

• A demonstrated interest in and familiarity with Indigenous rights, Aboriginal law and constitutional law, and

• Availability to travel for work with Indigenous clients across Canada

The following will be considered assets:

• Litigation experience

• French language competency

• Experience with contract drafting and/or knowledge of corporate and commercial law

This is a contract position for a term of one year, with the possibility of extension. Goldblatt Partners is committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage members of Indigenous, equity-seeking, and racialized communities to apply.

Please apply by sending a cover letter, resume, law school transcripts and a writing sample to the attention of Jessica Orkin at jorkin@goldblattpartners.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis beginning as early as August 28, 2023, until the position is filled.