Lawyer for Housing and Property Area - Legislation and Political Support

Lawyer for Housing and Property - Legislation and Political Service

Would you like to work with legislation and political service in an area of great importance for citizens' everyday lives and the development of society? As a lawyer in the Housing and Property sector, you will be part of the work to develop and manage the frameworks for the housing sector in Greenland.

The Housing and Property area is placed under the Construction Department in the Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure, Outlying Districts, and Emergency Management. The office has a busy everyday life with a wide range of tasks.

The Housing and Property area manages the Self-Government's ownership role, both in terms of buying and selling properties as well as handling the Self-Government's housing stock. This includes, among other things, agreements and daily dialogue with INI A/S regarding the administration and operation of the Self-Government's housing stock and the finances of housing departments. We also manage the Self-Government's ownership shares in housing associations, cooperative housing, etc.

As a lawyer, you will work with legal case processing and contribute to the preparation of notes and decision-making basis for the political system. You will be involved in the legislative preparation work and contribute to updating housing legislation in close collaboration with the office's other employees.

The Housing and Property area currently consists of a department head and three employees.

• Your primary tasks will be: Legal interpretation and legal case processing in the housing sector
• Contribution to preparatory work on legislation and updating of housing legislation
• Preparation of notes and decision-making basis for the political system
• In addition, you will contribute as needed to: Consultation responses within the department's area
• Meeting preparation and other tasks in the office
• Various ad hoc tasks as needed within the office's area of responsibility.

 

The right candidate

You are educated as a ba.jur or cand.jur or are a law student currently completing your education. Experience in public or political administration is an advantage, but not a requirement.

• We emphasize that: You work systematically and can communicate legal issues clearly and precisely.
• You can work independently and take responsibility for your own tasks.
• You have analytical skills and can maintain an overview in complex matters.
• You thrive in a collaborative work environment.

• Additionally, it is an advantage if you are bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish.
• Has knowledge of Greenlandic societal conditions and culture.

Lack of Greenlandic language skills is not an obstacle to applying for the position.

The position is suitable for a recent law graduate or someone who is in the process of completing their education, who wishes to gain solid experience with legislation and political servicing in the central administration. You will receive thorough professional guidance and ongoing support from the office manager and colleagues in the office.

We offer

• The work in the Department for Housing, Infrastructure, Outlying Districts, and Emergency Management takes place in an exciting and professionally challenging environment, where job satisfaction and responsibility go hand in hand with good results, and with great opportunities for development responsibility and professional advancement. A workplace focused on innovation and rethinking.
• A job in a department that is close to the political decision-making process.
• An informal and open working environment with engaged colleagues.
• Exciting personal and professional challenges

The tone of communication is informal, and the atmosphere is characterized by good humor in a busy everyday life, but also with respect for the fact that work life and family life need to be in harmony.

The job interviews will be held continuously after the application deadline has passed.

Date of commencement

July 1, 2026, or by further agreement.

Are you interested?

If you have questions, you are welcome to contact office manager Steve Sandgreen, stsa@nanoq.gl, +299 34 54 81.

 

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to travel for joining and leaving, as well as relocation of personal belongings, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Housing

An unfurnished staff housing can be allocated for the position according to the applicable rules at any given time. Housing cannot be allocated to individuals who already have staff housing or another property owned by the municipality or the Government of Greenland. Rent and deposit are paid according to the applicable rules for the allocated housing. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

Rent and housing standards may vary depending on the age of the property, ownership conditions, etc. There may be a waiting period for the allocation of permanent staff housing, which is why temporary accommodation may occur, including in smaller housing communities or hotel apartments, for which taxation applies. It is not possible to keep larger pets such as dogs or cats in staff or temporary housing.

Submit your application, CV, educational and course certificates, as well as other relevant documents by clicking "Send application."

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