General Counsel

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General Counsel
The candidate will provide timely legal advice/counsel to, and draft legal opinions for, the Tribal Board, its subdivisions, instrumentalities, departments and various business entities on a broad range of legal issues. Prepare legal memoranda and conducts legal research as requested. Prepare drafts of resolutions, Tribal laws, regulations, and policies for Tribal Board's approval. Works with Department Leaders to create policies/procedures to guide implementation of government functions and operations to assure compliance with applicable laws and conditions of grants, contracts and other agreements. Serves as the Director of the Tribe's Legal Department, allocates work for the efficient operation of the Department and supervises the work of subordinate attorneys and legal support staff. Supervision of work performed by the Tribe's outside/contract attorneys, and participation in such work, to help achieve successful completion of assigned work within budgetary constraints. Oversees the implementation of regulations and compliance by all Tribal departments with federal and state regulations for various functions of the government. Establish and maintain necessary professional relationships with Team Members, Tribal Members, Tribal Management and other Tribal Government Employers. Manage the delivery of legal services to all areas of the Tribal government, Enterprises, and Kewadin Casino's to ensure services and functions are performed in a timely manner by appropriate personnel consistent with Tribal business needs. Prepares and manages the budget for the Legal Department of the Tribe. Represents the Tribe in negotiation and implementation of inter-governmental agreements with the United States, State of Michigan, local governments and their respective agencies and instrumentalities. At the request of the Tribal Board, attends public meetings of Tribal members to present and explain proposed or adopted actions of the Tribal Board and other instrumentalities of the Tribal government. Attend various community and programmatic events and meetings as needed to share information and support team's work. Attend Tribal Board meetings, workgroups and prep sessions as requested to provide legal advice and support.
Responsible for monitoring federal and state legislature affecting the Tribe. All other duties as assigned consistent with ethical limitations applicable to licensed attorneys. Works with Board of Directors, Tribal Chairperson, Executive Directors and Division Directors/Program Managers to establish priorities and allocate legal resources.

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