Senior Solicitor - Public Law at Ministry for the Environment, Wellington
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- We have one fixed term Senior Solicitor available until February 2026, covering parental leave and
- One permanent Senior Solicitor role available
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
This team is responsible for providing legal advice across the Ministry's policy and operational portfolios, ensuring the Ministry complies with its statutory obligations, at a minimum, and litigation management where the Minister or the Ministry is the subject of legal proceedings.
The purpose of this role is to work in partnership with the organisation to provide expert in-house legal advice for Ministers, and the Ministry on a wide range of issues. In particular, you will advise on public and environmental law issues as they affect the Ministry's operations with a particular focus on policy and legislative development. Advising on climate change and reform of the resource management system will be a key focus as well as supporting the internal management of litigation and commercial advice where required. Advice is required to be delivered in a range of formats and varied timeframes to suit the needs of internal clients and Ministers.
Senior Solicitors will advise on good decision-making and advise on litigation risk.
You will also be expected to coach and mentor other solicitors in the legal team and contribute to the Legal & Risks development and training initiatives. Senior solicitors are expected to participate and contribute to wider Ministry fora on quality of advice and training related to legal issues, public sector duties, roles and functions. You are also expected to work across public sector agencies to develop a Crown-wide approach.
Ngā Whakaritenga Mōkito | Skills and Experience
Our ideal candidate will bring;
- Minimum 8 years PQE, preferably in a government context
- Significant experience providing legal advice, interpretation and support for the development of legislation, ideally with respect to legislation within the remit of MfE
- A law degree and a current NZLS practising certificate (or current eligibility to obtain one)
Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range
Salary range for this role is $118,318 to $143,695 pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter. Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.
If you require further information about this position, please contact Nadine Eales, Talent Advisor or Catherine Prior, Legal Manager.
Rā Katinga | Applications close: Wednesday 12th February @ 11.59pm
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Ministry for the Environment |
Location: | Wellington |
Position type: | Permanent Full Time |
Category: | Legal & courts |
Date listed: | 27-Jan-2025 |
Salary range: | |
Closing date: | 12-Feb-2025 |
Reference: | NZ/1838816 |
Attachment: | Senior Solicitor - Position description_Jan 2025.pdf (PDF, 533KB) Job Specification Senior Solicitor - Position description_Jan 2025.pdf (PDF, 533KB) Job Specification |
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