Senior Solicitor I Legislation

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Join MBIE's legislation team and help deliver MBIE's substantial and complex legislative programme

Opportunity to develop experience across a broad variety of subject areas

Flexible working options available to support work-life balance

Permanent position based in our central Wellington offices

Salary range $118,390 - $160,472 plus kiwisaver

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Solicitor to join the Legislation Team within the Legal, Ethics and Privacy branch.

Our Legislation team provides legal advice on the development and amendment of primary and secondary legislation across MBIE's 17 regulatory systems.

This creates opportunities for our lawyers to work on legislation across a range of different regulatory systems depending on their experience and interest.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Solicitor with at least five+ years PQE to help support MBIE's core purpose of growing New Zealand for all.

In this role you will work with other in-house lawyers, policy analysts and the Parliamentary Counsel Office to support MBIE, as well as Ministers and Select Committees to deliver the Government's legislation programme.

Strong public law skills are essential, as the role involves advising on the development and implementation of legislation within MBIE's diverse regulatory systems.

From time to time, you may also be asked to provide legal advice on regulatory and operational matters.

As a Senior Solicitor, you will work with autonomy in a collaborative and collegial team.

You will provide support to colleagues of all experience levels and be capable of providing advice and support on some of MBIE's most complex and high-profile legislative matters.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

We are interested to hear from you if you have :

At least five+ years PQE and experience in providing legal support to colleagues developing primary and secondary legislation, including the development of policy, instructing, and working with the Parliamentary Counsel Office.

An ability to advise on and participate in the Cabinet and Parliamentary processes relevant to the development of primary and secondary legislation.

Strong public law expertise, including a sound understanding of administrative law, statutory interpretation, and the machinery of government.

Experience or interest in advising on regulatory and operational legal matters.

Sound legal technical skills

A client service attitude, with excellent relationship management skills

Well-developed written and verbal communication abilities, which allow you to convey key ideas and issues in a way that is suitable to the audience

The legal right to live and work in NZ

A tertiary qualification in law and a current practising certificate (or eligible to hold one)

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

Maia– Bold and brave

Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future

Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity – Hikina Whakatutuki – which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under TeTiritio Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to TeTiritio Waitangi.

We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups / organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand.

We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a CV and cover letter demonstarting your skills and experience for the role.

This role will remain open until filled and we will be reviewing candidates as they apply.

If you are interested, please don't hesitate to apply now!

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