To serve as general in-house counsel for the Keweenaw Bay Tribal Council.
Provides legal advice and assistance to the Keweenaw Bay Tribal Council, tribal administrators, program and enterprise directors/managers.
Prepares legal documents.
Acts as an agent of the Tribal Council in various transactions and negotiations.
Provides counsel and representation on treaty right issues: hunting, fishing, trapping and gathering, taxation, environment, and civil regulations.
Represents Tribal Council in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies.
Provides legal counsel and representation on Indian Child Welfare matters.
Maintains and revises the Tribal Code. Drafts, reviews, revises and acts as consultant in regard to tribal legal codes and legislation.
Reviews and assists in the revision of personnel manuals, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with tribal and applicable federal laws.
Supervises Legal Department Para Legal, and Assistant Tribal Prosecutor(s)/Assistant Tribal Attorney(s).
Reviews tribal contracts for legal sufficiency in conjunction with the tribes’ Chief Financial Officer.
Represents the tribe in regard to land acquisition, including fee-to-trust applications.
Serves on advisory committees relative to economic and financial development, environmental concerns, employee benefits, and employment policies.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Tribal President.
