Legal Advisor

WILL YOU HELP DEVELOP THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR GREENLAND'S MUNICIPALITIES, DEMOCRACY, AND ELECTIONS?

The Ministry of Domestic Affairs is seeking a dedicated lawyer who wishes to work on some of the most central legal and societal issues in Greenland.

With us, you have the opportunity to work closely with the political decision-making processes and contribute to the development of legislation, municipal self-government, and democratic institutions.

About Domestic Affairs

Domestic affairs are responsible for, among other things:

• Municipal administration and municipal division
• Elections to the Inatsisartut and municipal bodies
• Supervision of the municipalities
• The Election Committee, the Eligibility Committee, and the Supervisory Board
• Registration and expropriation
• Operation and development of valg.gl
• Advising municipalities and public authorities on administrative law issues
• Preparation of legislation in the domestic area.

You will be working with, among other things:

• Preparation and revision of Inatsisartut laws and regulations
• Legal interpretation and legal assessments
• Legal advice from the Minister, departments, and municipalities
• Supervision of municipalities' compliance with municipal legislation
• Handling of cases regarding municipal governance, eligibility, and voting rights
• Preparation of legal notes, decision proposals, and consultation responses
• Secretariat support for boards, councils, and committees
• Contribute to the implementation of elections and the development of Greenland's democratic frameworks.

We are looking for a lawyer who:

• Is a Master of Laws or a Bachelor of Laws
• Has an interest in administrative law, municipal law, and electoral legislation.
• Works in a structured and analytical manner
• Expresses oneself clearly and precisely both in writing and orally.
• Thrives with independent responsibility and complex tasks
• Recent graduates and applicants with a bachelor's degree in law are encouraged to apply.

• An exciting position with great societal significance
• Close collaboration with municipalities, the Minister, and central decision-makers
• High degree of independence and professional responsibility
• Good opportunities for professional development
• A strong professional environment with dedicated colleagues
• Opportunity to influence the development of Greenland's municipal and democratic frameworks

Salary and employment terms are determined in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization. For an applicant with the right verifiable competencies, employment may occur as a special consultant, chief consultant, or senior advisor in accordance with the applicable agreement.

Criminal and child certificate

The department reserves the right to obtain a criminal record and child certificate. Employment can only take effect once a satisfactory child certificate from the National Police and a criminal record from the Police are available.

Application

Applications with CV and relevant attachments must be received by the Government of Greenland no later than July 20, 2026.

Employment will take place after further agreement.

Further information

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact:

Aka Grønvold

Head of Department for Internal Affairs

📞 +299 34 65 48

📧 akgr@nanoq.gl

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming a new colleague to the work of strengthening Greenland's municipal self-government and democracy.

 

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 assigned staff housing is retained. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.