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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