The Government of Greenland is seeking a legal generalist for the Infrastructure Department in the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure. The position involves varied legal tasks, political support, legal advice, and interpretation of legislation. We are looking for a candidate with a legal education who can work independently and in teams, and who understands Greenlandic and Danish politics.
Legal generalist for Greenland's infrastructure Legal generalists for Greenland's infrastructure
Do you value varied legal challenges and work that makes a difference? We can provide that in the Infrastructure Department of the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure.
Greenland's infrastructure is rapidly developing. The department's tasks are of great political interest and enjoy the attention of the public and the media. We contribute to solutions that are significant for the everyday lives of the entire population and for realizing the country's full growth potential.
About the job
The Department of Housing and Infrastructure is seeking a lawyer to strengthen our legal competencies. Our professional staff are familiar with the professional objectives, but we lack legal expertise to translate these objectives into legislation.
Your tasks will vary and must be solved in collaboration with the department's two offices and their associated professionals. The department consists of the Maritime office, which deals with ports and shipping, and the Aeronautical office, which deals with airports, aviation, postal services, telecommunications, and traffic. You will have tasks related to both offices.
The tasks include, among other things:
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Political service
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Legal advice
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Interpretation of legislation
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Review of contracts
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Response to consultations
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Coordination and processing of national legislation
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Meetings with stakeholders, partners, and participation in working group meetings
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Ad hoc case processing
The work takes place in a busy environment where job satisfaction and responsibility go hand in hand with high professionalism and good results that we can be proud of.
Our expectations of you
We emphasize that you:
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Has a law degree from a Nordic university
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Can work with various types of legal issues in multiple areas.
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Can convey knowledge and issues in an easily understandable language.
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Works systematically and has organizational sense.
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Understands the balance between Danish and Greenlandic politics as well as legislation in the area.
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Can analyze problems and help find the right solutions.
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Can collaborate with colleagues in the department and with partners in Greenland and Denmark.
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Works independently, but also knows when to collaborate with other colleagues in the department.
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Can work in a politically led organization
Both newly graduated and experienced lawyers are encouraged to mourn.
Knowledge of Greenlandic society, language, and culture is an advantage, but not a requirement.
About us
The Infrastructure Department consists of 12 employees spread across two offices. The department is responsible for the planning, coordination, and resolution of various tasks within aviation, airports, shipping, port traffic, transportation, postal services, and telecommunications. Working in a department means that we must ensure that the politicians have the necessary decision-making basis and we must ensure that the politicians' wishes are implemented.
The work takes place in a busy environment where job satisfaction and responsibility go hand in hand with high professionalism and good results that we can be proud of. Everyday life is characterized by a good mood in an often busy daily routine. We are a workplace with high ceilings, a strong collegial community, and respect for the need to balance work life and family life.
Do you have questions?
If you have questions about the job, the department, the Self-Government, Nuuk, or anything else, you are welcome to contact special consultant Dorte Juul Munch (dojm@nanoq.gl, tel. +299 34 52 56) or department head Kenneth Lund Bøjler (kebo@nanoq.gl, tel. +299 34 66 56).
THE FORMAL RELATIONS
Security clearance
To be considered for the position, you must be able to obtain security clearance according to applicable regulations. Therefore, please initially include a copy of your criminal record from the criminal register. This can be obtained from the local police authority or at: www.politi.gl/bestil-straffeattest/privat-straffeattest.
Salary and employment conditions
Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation travel 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.
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 tied to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.
Date of commencement
As soon as possible or by agreement.
Submit your application, CV, educational and course certificates, as well as other relevant documents by clicking "Submit application."
We do not accept applications via email.
Employer Details
Naalakkersuisut
Imaneq 4
3900 Nuuk , Grønland
Email: Kebo@nanoq.gl
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Job Title
Legal Generalist for Greenland's Infrastructure
Job Type
Full Time
Application Deadline
Apr 17, 2026
Contact Person
Kenneth Lund Bøjler
Kebo@nanoq.gl
+299346656
Job category
Office and Finance /
Law
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