Lawyer for the development of housing legislation and political support – with staff housing

Lawyer for the development of housing legislation and political support – with staff housing

Do you want to work with legislation and political service closely related to the political decision-making process 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 area is undergoing significant development, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to the work on new and updated housing legislation, legal assessments, and decision-making basis for the Naalakkersuisut. As part of a smaller office, you will quickly gain independent responsibility and the opportunity to follow cases from idea to political decision.

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 also manages the Self-Government's ownership role in relation to the purchase and sale of properties, handling the Self-Government's housing stock, as well as ownership shares in housing associations and cooperative housing. The tasks include ongoing dialogue with INI A/S regarding administration, operations, and the finances of the housing departments.

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 other employees in the office. The position provides a solid foundation for a career in central administration, legislative work, and political service.

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

Your primary tasks will be:

• Legal interpretation and legal case processing in the housing sector
• Contribution to preparatory legislative work and updating of housing legislation
• Preparation of notes and decision-making basis for the political system

• Hearing response 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

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 cases
• you thrive in a collaborative work environment. Additionally, it is an advantage if you:
• is bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish
• has knowledge of Greenlandic societal conditions and culture. It is not a hindrance to apply for the position if you do not speak Greenlandic. The position is suitable for newly graduated lawyers and law students who are completing their education and who wish 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 work in the Department of Housing, Infrastructure, Outlying Districts, and Emergency Management in a professionally challenging environment close to the political decision-making process. You will have the opportunity for professional development, responsibility, and close collaboration with engaged colleagues.
• A workplace focused on innovation and rethinking
• 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 balanced. Job interviews will be held after the application deadline. Start date: August 1, 2026, or by further agreement. Are you interested? If you have questions, feel free to contact office manager Steve Sandgreen at stsa@nanoq.gl or +299 34 54 81. Salary and employment conditions: Salary and employment terms, including the right to relocation and moving expenses, according to the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization. For an applicant with the right verifiable qualifications, employment may occur as a special consultant, chief consultant, or senior advisor according to the applicable collective agreement. Housing: An unfurnished staff housing may be allocated for the position according to the rules in force at any 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 rules in force 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 co-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, and other relevant documents by clicking "Send application." We do not accept applications via email.