As a lawyer in the Housing and Property sector, you will work with legislation and political support, developing and managing the frameworks for housing in Greenland. You will contribute to legal case processing, preparatory legislative work, and updating housing legislation in close collaboration with the office's other staff.
Lawyer for the Housing Sector - Legislation and Political Service
Do you want 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 located under the Construction Department in the Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure and Outlying Districts, and 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 the updating of 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:
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Legal interpretation and legal processing in the housing sector
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Contribution to legislative preparatory work and updating of housing legislation
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Preparation of notes and decision-making basis for the political system
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Hearing response within the department's area
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Meeting preparation and other tasks in the office
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Various ad-hoc tasks as needed within the office's area of responsibility.
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:
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You work systematically and can communicate legal issues clearly and precisely.
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You can work independently and take responsibility for your own tasks.
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You have analytical skills and can maintain an overview in complex matters.
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You thrive in a collaborative work environment.
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Preferably bilingual, Greenlandic and Danish
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You have knowledge of Greenlandic societal conditions and culture.
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Knowledge of cBrain F2 is an advantage.
We offer
The work in the Department of Housing, Infrastructure, and Outlying Districts 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.
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A workplace focused on innovation and rethinking
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A job in a department that is close to the political decision-making process.
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An informal and open work environment with engaged colleagues.
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Exciting personal and professional challenges
The job interviews will be held continuously after the application deadline has passed.
Date of commencement
April 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 and relocation of personal belongings, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in effect at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.
Housing
No staff housing is provided for the position. If an applicant already has staff housing through employment in the Self-Government, the right to the assigned staff housing is retained. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon the termination of the employment relationship.
Submit your application, CV, educational and course certificates, as well as other relevant documents by clicking "Send application."
We do not accept applications via email.
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Employer Details
Departementet for Boliger, Infrastruktur og Yderdistrikter
Email: Stsa@nanoq.gl
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Job Title
Lawyer for Housing Sector - Legislation and Political Support
Job Type
Full Time
Application Deadline
Mar 13, 2026
Contact Person
Steve Sandgreen
Stsa@nanoq.gl
+299 34 54 81
Job category
Office and Finance /
Law
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