Tribal General Counsel

About This Role

The Tribal General Counsel serves as the Chief Legal Counsel to the Seminole Tribe of Florida Tribal Council and Executive leadership, providing expert legal guidance on a broad range of matters. This role protects the Tribe’s legal interests, ensures compliance with federal, state, and Tribal laws, and advises on governance, contracts, and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Chief Legal Counsel to the Seminole Tribe of Florida Tribal Council and executive leadership
• Provide expert legal guidance on matters affecting the Tribe
• Protect the Tribe’s legal interests
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and Tribal laws
• Advise on governance, contracts, litigation, employment law, and regulatory issues
• Draft and review legal documents
• Represent the Tribe in negotiations and legal proceedings before Federal and State Courts, Tribunals, Departments, agencies, and committees of Congress and State Legislatures
• Coordinate and oversee the use of outside legal resources

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
• 10+ years of relevant legal experience focusing on federal Indian law, Tribal governance, or public law
• Member of the Florida Bar Association, in good standing and eligible to practice
• Knowledge of Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) Class II and Class III, including gaming regulations and compliance
• Strong expertise in Tribal/Native American legal matters (finance, Tribal land ordinances, employment, governance)
• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial and other legal matters (compliance, contracts, employment law, intellectual property)
• Experience managing business entities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong writing, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant legal experience with a focus on federal Indian law, Tribal governance, or public law

Nice to Have

• Enrolled member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida

Skills

* Required skills