Sametinget Seeks a Lawyer

Sametinget · Full-time

Kiruna, Sweden

Do you want to work with legal issues that have great significance for Sami culture, the reindeer herding industry's conditions, and sustainable societal development? We are now seeking a qualified lawyer who wants to contribute legal expertise in the areas of reindeer herding, land use, and community planning. About the Position As a lawyer at Sametinget, you work with qualified legal advice and case handling on matters concerning the reindeer herding industry, land use, natural resources, and community planning. You analyze and assess cases based on applicable legislation, legal precedent, and administrative decisions, and represent the organization in various processes and collaboration forums. You will be one of two lawyers in the department for Sami industries and work closely with our chief counsel on complex and strategically important legal matters. The role involves being a central support to management and operations, as well as contributing to the development of legal positions and guidance within the field. Work Tasks - Prepare and handle cases and provide legal support on matters concerning reindeer herding, land use, and community planning. - Analyze legislation, legal precedent, and administrative decisions. - Draft statements, responses to consultations, and other legal documents. - Participate in consultations, negotiations, and dialogues with authorities, municipalities, companies, and other actors. - Represent the organization in legal proceedings and cases. - Contribute to the development of internal guidelines and procedures within the legal field. Qualifications - Law degree. - Experience with legal work in public administration. - Documented experience with legal application in reindeer herding matters. - Strong knowledge of relevant legislation within land use, natural resource management, and community planning. - Excellent Swedish and good English, spoken and written. Meritorious - Experience working with Sami rights and indigenous issues. - Knowledge of environmental law, mining legislation, or planning and building legislation. - Experience with administrative authority in a state agency. - Experience working as a court clerk. - Knowledge of a Sami language. - Knowledge of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, international conventions, and European human rights instruments. Personal Qualities We seek someone who is analytical, independent, and has good judgment. You are confident in your legal competence and have the ability to handle complex issues where different interests meet. You work in a structured manner, are communicative, and find it easy to build trusting relationships both internally and externally. You enjoy working both independently and as part of a team. What We Offer All employees receive 2 hours of wellness activities per week and a wellness allowance. Sametinget also offers a very favorable travel time agreement. We practice flexible working hours. Vacation days follow age, which means 28, 31, or 35 vacation days per year. As an employee, you also have access to other state benefits such as subsidized health care, reimbursement for prescription medications, and parental benefit supplements. With us, you have the opportunity to work on important societal issues in an organization where law plays a central role in creating long-term sustainable solutions. You will be part of a committed organization with competent colleagues and an important mission. Application We accept your application by answering our selection questions and attaching your CV. A personal letter should not be submitted. About the Employment Type of employment: Permanent. Probation may apply. Work location: At one of Sametinget's offices in Giron (Kiruna), Staare (Östersund), Jåhkåmåhkke (Jokkmokk), or Dearna (Tärnaby) Start date: By mutual agreement. Welcome to contribute your expertise to the work for Sami rights, a sustainable reindeer herding industry, and society's development for the future!