Administrative Legal Counsel- Open Until Filled

Description

Opening Date: 05/06/2026

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Title: Administrative Legal Counsel

Salary/Wage: Negotiable

Location: Siletz, OR

Classification: Full Time, Exempt

Job Posting Number: 4149913

INTRODUCTION:

The CTSI Office of Administrative Legal Counsel provides comprehensive legal advice and solutions for the Tribal Administration and represents Tribal Administration in a wide variety of legal proceedings. Administrative Legal Counsel leads the Office of Administrative Legal Counsel to support the Tribal Executive branch by offering proactive counseling and advice; drafting and review of legal documents; and representing the Tribal Administration in problem-solving, negotiation, and litigation.

The Tribal Attorney (outside counsel) represents the Tribe overall and provides guidance, and coordination to Administrative Legal Counsel of legal strategies and assistance. Complex Indian law and inter-governmental matters, and issues which may obligate or substantively affect the Tribe are referred to the Tribal Attorney, or coordinated with the Tribal Attorney, at the Tribal Attorney’s discretion

• Advise Tribal administration/departments on legal issues.
• Advise and assist Tribal staff in complying with the contracting process, including preparing and/or reviewing contracts and agreements.
• Represent Tribal Administration in Tribal Court, state, and federal courts, and arbitration and other judicial and administrative forums in coordination with Tribal Attorney.
• Represent Tribal Administration and Tribal programs in negotiations.
• Perform legal reviews and assist Tribal Administration and programs in correspondence when requested.
• Provide legal assistance, advise and/or represent Tribal Administration and programs in such areas as personnel policy, grievances, program appeals, program eligibility, compliance with applicable law and regulations and constitutional and civil rights compliance/responsibilities.
• Provide legal assistance to programs in the development and application of program activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of statutes and new legislation affecting Tribal activities.
• Interpret Federal, State, and Tribal Law as it applies to Tribal program development and application.
• Develop or revise ordinances and policies.
• Develop annual departmental budget and oversee the expenditures.
• Supervise and direct department personnel.
• Direct preparation of departmental reports.
• Assists Tribal Attorney on issues of Tribal significance, and in other Tribal issues, at the Tribal Attorney’s discretion.
• Coordinates department activities to the Tribal Attorney’s overall legal strategy for the Tribe; consults with Tribal Attorney on tribal legal issues before taking final action on matters.