Lawyer (In-house)
Competitive remuneration + KiwiSaver | Wellington Central
About the employer:
Our client is a professional body that supports over 150,000 registered professionals around New Zealand. Their funding is obtained through fees and levies, and they are responsible for ensuring that their professionals are competent, fit to practice and accountable for the service they provide.
This is an organisation that drives a culture that is engaged, empowered, and honours the values aligned to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
As an organisation committed to positive change, this employer is dedicated to lifting the status of their profession and to learning alongside their people.
About you:
Reporting to their Lead Lawyer, you will be responsible to provide legal advice on disciplinary & competence matters to their dedicated Complaints Assessment Committee and other in-house staff. You will be seen as a main contributor to the wider professional body ensuring that communication, standards & policies are adhered to both internally & externally.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will come with the following:
Minimum 2 years’ experience as a practising lawyer
Ideally, but not essential - experience working within a regulatory environment
Litigation experience in court desirable
Competency and interest in Tikanga, Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and Te Reo Māori would be an advantage
Excellent communication and relationship building skills
What’s in it for you:
You will work for a purposeful organisation that represents and supports an important specialist sector. The impact for New Zealand is significant.
When describing their culture, our client talks about a friendly & collaborative team and a culture that values their people. They recognise the need for flexibility in the workplace and offer:
Competitive Remuneration + KiwiSaver
Optional two days working from home with 3 anchor days in the office
Two days wellbeing leave
Three days Christmas leave which allows for five weeks holidays in a year
Professional development
Amazing offices close to the waterfront and the train station
Please note: only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.
Anita Murdoch
Director
Apply attaching your CV with a Covering Letter outlining your availability and experience, using the reference AKM7182. If you have any questions regarding this role call Anita on (04) 901 6444.