Description

Job Title: Corporate Counsel

Entity: Colville Tribal Federal Corporation (CTFC)

Reports to: CTFC Board of Directors 

Salary: DOE (Contracted Employee position)

Position status: Exempt

Revision Date: March 5, 2026 

Summary:
The Corporate Counsel reports to the CTFC Board of Directors with day-to-day supervision from the CTFC Chief
Executive Officer (CEO). The Corporate Counsel works with the CTFC CEO and Executive team providing legal
services, representation and advice on legal issues confronting the corporation within the scope established by
law.

Essential Functions:

• Provides hands-on counsel to all levels of executive staff and manages all legal matters related to
  accomplishing CTFC’s goals and strategic objectives.
• Enhances and protects the Tribes sovereignty, jurisdiction, and authority.
• Responsible for identifying and analyzing legal issues, drafting contracts, board resolutions, corporate
  policies and other key documents, presenting clear recommendations, and assuring legal compliance and
  protections.
• Advises executive members on new laws, existing laws and legal rights that would impact the
  functionality of the corporation.
• Keeps records and maintains knowledge of the company’s legal documents and operations.
• Crafts legal strategy regarding potential litigation.
• Determines the legal feasibility of projects and other business matters.
• Represents CTFC at the local, state and federal levels in court and on councils, taskforces, administrative
  bodies and other such entities to further CTFC’s mission.
• This job description does not list all the duties of this position. The incumbent may be instructed by the
  CEO to perform other duties or to assist with special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Minimum Qualifications):

• Juris Doctorate degree required with admission to the Washington State Bar Association or able to obtain
  admission within one year of employment.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the legal profession with a minimum of three (3)
  years in business law including gaming, business development, and employment laws that govern tribal
  corporations; or,
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the legal profession with a minimum of five (5)
  years in business law including gaming, business development, and employment laws that govern tribal
  corporations preferred.
• Must be a member of the Colville Tribal Bar or pass the Tribal Bar and be admitted to practice in Tribal
  Court within 6 months of hire. 
• Knowledge of Section 17 Federal Corporations and tribally chartered limited liability companies preferred. 
• Knowledge of SBA 8(a) program preferred 
• Requires exceptional expertise in Indian Law and tribal government operations and expert working
  knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations and rules related to tribal governmental
  operations. 
• Requires the ability to present in front of distinguished groups and general audiences. 
• Requires sufficient human relations skills to convey a positive image of CTFC and Colville Tribes at all
  times. 
• Requires knowledge of cultural competence or a willingness to learn, understand, appreciate and adapt
  to a Tribal Court environment and Native American culture. This includes understanding how advocacy
  may differ within the context of the Colville Tribal Court versus other court systems.
• Requires the ability to negotiate, draft and review contracts, MOU’s, a wide range of policies, model
  contracts, and other legally enforceable agreements.
• Requires the ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in order to meet schedules and timelines.
• Must possess excellent legal research and writing skills, superior oral communication skills in order to
  write correspondence, legal memoranda, and draft court documents.
• Requires the highest level of confidentiality and behavior consistent with attorney ethics rules.
• Requires the ability to work in cooperation with others within or outside of CTFC.
• Must obtain and maintain a Colville Tribal Gaming License and have an impeccable credit history.
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 

Physical Demands / Work Environment: 

• Manual and finger dexterity as required to perform daily job duties.
• Ability to frequently sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to periodically bend, squat, reach, push, and pull.
• Ability to comprehend complex issues.
• Sufficient visual acuity to write, recognize printed materials, computer screen, and notice non-verbal
  behavior.
• Speech and hearing ability to project voice to small and large audiences, carry on telephone
  conversations, hear and grasp verbal communications and equipment prompts.
• Ability to analyze data from multiple information ports by comparing and contrasting data to draw a
  conclusion or to identify trends.
• Ability to be given verbal and written instruction and apply the instruction accurately.
• Able to drive in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be willing and able to put in extended evening or weekend work hours as needed.
• Periodically exposed to high levels of noise and tobacco smoke. 

Special Requirements:

• Must submit to and successfully clear an extensive criminal background inquiry with a history of no
  violations that affect ability to practice law within the Colville Tribal Court and maintain clearance
  throughout employment.
• Must have no pending disciplinary actions before any state or tribal bar association, and no finding of
  dishonesty in any tribal, state, or federal court.
• Must notify immediate supervisor of any involvement with law enforcement which is not work related
  within 72 hours.
• Work history must demonstrate strict compliance with an attorney’s ethical obligations of competence,
  diligence, loyalty, honesty, and confidentiality
• Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample. 
  

These requirements need to be met to represent knowledge, skill and/or ability to perform job functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.