Attorney II Staff - Commerce Legal

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma•Durant, OK

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Provide research and legal advice to the assigned departments of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law by a State within the United States
Ability to handle a variety of legal fields and procedures
Grasp of the legal issues and requirements of the tribe’s commercial ventures, such as licensing, acquisition and divestiture
Advance understanding of tribal law, sovereignty, and tribal court proceedings
Six [6] years’ experience as an attorney

Responsibilities

You will research the intent of laws and judicial decisions and applies the law to the circumstances.
Work on unusual or complex problems and provide solutions.
You will negotiate contractual agreements and provide legal advice to avoid legal liability.
Provide legal representation to the Nation in all requested and required legal and liability areas.
You will manage the case management of in-house matters.
Review legal vendor billings accumulated pursuant to cases and projects assigned.
Prepare, negotiate, review and advise on work pertaining to contracts, agreements, and other legal instruments on behalf of the Nation.
Provide guidance to lower level Attorneys.
Perform other tasks as may be assigned.