Summit Search Group is seeking an experienced and strategically minded General Counsel & Strategic Advisor to support the growth of our client, Ziibi Anishinaabe Investments Inc. (“Ziibi Investments”). The General Counsel will serve as a key leader in the organization, operating with significant autonomy at the direction of the CEO.
Located in Winnipeg, this pivotal leadership role will provide in-house legal expertise, guide corporate strategy, and drive forward major investment decisions while building out the internal frameworks required by a young and growing Anishinaabe economic development corporation.
About Ziibi Investments:
Ziibi Investments is the business development corporation for Rainy River First Nations, a Treaty 3 Anishinaabe Nation. Ziibi Investments is a dynamic, Nation-owned investment company committed to advancing the long-term prosperity and economic sovereignty of the Nation and its members. Ziibi Investments is developing a broad portfolio of strategic investments grounded in community values and sustainable growth. Strong in-house legal expertise and strategic leadership is critical to the ongoing success and evolution of the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide in-house legal counsel across corporate, commercial, governance, regulatory, and investment matters.
- Lead contract development, review, and negotiation for acquisitions, partnerships, and investment opportunities.
- Conduct legal due diligence on prospective investments and advise on deal structures.
- Identify and drive investment into prospective financial opportunities.
- Help manage existing investments.
- Implement the vision of the board in collaboration with the CEO and CFO.
- Build and refine internal processes, governance frameworks, and compliance systems.
- Represent the organization in meetings with government partners, investors, and community stakeholders.
- Operate with autonomy—initiating actions, solving problems, and building structure in a growing organization.
Qualifications
- JD/LLB and membership in good standing with a Canadian law society.
- 7–12+ years of experience in corporate/commercial law, M&A, governance, or related practice areas.
- Proven experience advising executives, Boards, or senior leadership.
- Strong understanding of corporate transactions, due diligence, contracts, and risk management.
- Business acumen with the ability to interpret financial information and assess opportunities.
- Experience working with Anishinaabe organizations or economic development groups is an asset.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-evolving, entrepreneurial environment.
Personal Attributes:
- Self-directed, resourceful, and comfortable operating without significant administrative support.
- Strategic thinker with a strong ability to execute and build structure in a growing organization.
- Culturally aware, respectful, and relationship-oriented.
- Calm under pressure; strong judgment and decision-making skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with long-term vision and leadership potential.
- Committed to promoting the Nation’s inherent rights, economic sovereignty, and community prosperity.
For more information, or to submit your resume, please reach out to Gail Eckert , Director, at Summit Search Group, Gail.Eckert@summitsearchgroup.com
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