Sealaska Corporation, One Sealaska Plaza, Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

Posted Tuesday 25 November 2025 at 08:00

Job Title: VP of Legal Policy and Corporate Affairs

Job Summary:

The VP of Legal Policy and Corporate Affairs is responsible for managing the public policy affairs of Sealaska. Position is also responsible for corporate governance matters, and management of corporate vital records.

• Manage internal legal affairs of the company and/or identify and coordinate with outside legal counsel to handle specific legal matters.


• Manage and develop strategy around public policy priorities established by the Board of Directors.


• Oversee scheduling and logistics around board, committee and subsidiary meetings, community meetings and annual meetings.


• Oversee compilation of all board and subsidiary meeting materials, in coordination of collaboration with other Executive and Staff, and ensure all appropriate documents and vital records are archived or recorded upon completion of all meetings.


• Oversee the drafting, editing, finalization, printing and mailing of the corporate Proxy and Proxy statement.


• Ensure that all Corporation activities and operations are carried out in compliance with applicable provision of ANCSA.


• Other special projects or assignments from the Board of Directors consistent with executive-level responsibilities.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent Team Player and positive attitude.


• Autonomy and proactivity.


• Willing to learn and curious.


• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.


• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.


• Ability to read and interpret all contract and legal documents.


• Results oriented: ability to prioritize opportunities, overcome obstacles and obtain results.


• Open and collaborative works well in team environments including strong interpersonal skills.


• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive project/deals at once in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction.


• Strong, persuasive communication and presentation skills.


• Must possess excellent ethics and solid personal accountability.

• Legal degree.


• 10+ years' experience with public policy and regulatory affairs.

The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bending or crouching; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


• Some lifting of files, opening cabinets.


• Bending or standing as necessary.


• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions and other elements prevalent at the time.

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Sealaska and its affiliates do not make job offers without first conducting live in-person or virtual interviews, and they do not conduct interviews by email/text. Please be sure to confirm the legitimacy of all job postings on the sealska.com careers page and https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/sealaska/CANDIDATEPORTAL careers site before sharing any of your personal information.

Who is Sealaska? Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Our 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with more than 10,000 years of ancestral ties to of Southeast Alaska. We serve the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection.

We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all our employees. As a Native-owned company, Sealaska Corporation is proud to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace, with respect for the cultural traditions in the communities where we operate.

Sealaska Corporationis an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. However, preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Indian Tribe.*

* Indian Tribe means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 668; 43 U.S.C. 1601) which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.

Sealaska Corporation, One Sealaska Plaza, Juneau, Alaska, United States of America