Lawyer for Housing Sector - Legislation and Political Support

Lawyer for the Housing Area - 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 framework 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 bases for the political system. You will participate 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: Legal interpretation and legal case handling 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
• 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 in Law or a Master of Law 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 are: Preferably bilingual, Greenlandic and Danish
• You have knowledge of Greenlandic societal conditions and culture.
• Knowledge of cBrain F2 is an advantage.

The position is suitable for a newly graduated lawyer or someone who is in the process of completing their education, who wishes to gain solid experience with legislation and political service 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 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 developmental responsibility and professional advancement.

• A workplace focused on innovation and new thinking
• 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 balanced.

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

Date of commencement

April 1, 2026, or as otherwise agreed.

Are you interested?

If you have any 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 force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Housing

No housing is provided for the position. If an applicant already has housing through employment in the Self-Government, the right to the assigned housing is retained. The housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon 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.