Date: 22 Jan 2025
Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
- Te Kaunihera o Tāmāki Makaurau/Auckland Council has an opportunity for a permanent full-time Senior Legal Counsel to join its Public Law team, reporting to the Associate General Counsel in Ngā Ratonga Ture/Legal Services.
- We are a team of 10-12 specialist public lawyers working in a flexible, collaborative and supportive environment.
This is an incredible opportunity to utilise your expertise across the spectrum of public law issues within a complex organisation. The work is varied and high-quality with the potential to specialise in your areas of interest. In the last year, we have been involved in high-profile judicial reviews, complex human rights claims, Te Tiriti o Waitangi issues and advising on law reform.
As a trusted advisor to the wider organisation, you will be responsible for providing sound and robust legal advice on a wide range of public law matters. You will be adaptable, able to work with a degree of autonomy and be able to earn the respect of a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
You will play a critical role in ensuring that Auckland Council acts lawfully, fairly and is open and transparent.
He kōrero mōu: About you
You will have a minimum of 7 years legal experience. With political and organisational acumen, you will have a confident and collaborative working style.
- Experience in public law is preferred but not essential. If you are smart, hard-working and have an interest in public law, then we want to hear from you.
- This is an opportunity to utilise your interpersonal and relationship-building skills while working across a large and varied portfolio. You will be solutions-focused and be able to support the organisation in managing risk and thinking proactively.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is the largest local authority in the Southern Hemisphere and is New Zealand’s main urban “growth” council. The challenges and opportunities in the public law space are significant.
Legal Services is a large in-house team of lawyers working across five teams (Public Law, Commercial, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Regulatory & Enforcement, and Property). We empower Auckland Council to do the right thing, the right way, for an Auckland we can all be proud of.
In return, we will offer you a flexible working environment, the knowledge and support of other like-minded professionals and an enthusiastic and hard-working team to work with.
Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
Applications Close: Sunday 9th February 2025
Competitive Salary
You can find a copy of the position description HERE
For a confidential discussion, please contact Lisa Paquin, Talent Acquisition Consultant lisa.paquin@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or Katy Bexley, Associate General Counsel – katy.bexley@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
