• Utilise your legal skills
• Key role providing expert advice
• Great perks and benefits

About the role:

Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Advisor, ideally with a strong background in the Resource Management Act (RMA) to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on environmental and resource management while contributing to the broader legal needs of the Council.

As a Senior Legal Advisor, you will provide expert legal advice across a broad range of areas including local government law, environmental and resource management, public and administrative law, dispute resolution, litigation, commercial, contract and procurement matters, property law and a whole host of other challenging issues that fall within Council's functions.

About you:

As a qualified and experienced lawyer, you will have exceptional problem-solving skills alongside excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Your ability to work effectively under pressure to apply initiative and good judgement and prioritize tasks efficiently will be key. Additionally, your ability to provide comprehensive and timely legal advice with an understanding of broader implications is essential.

We especially want to hear from applicants with a strong background in the Resource Management Act.

Having experience in local or central government will be advantageous but not essential. You must also be eligible to hold a practicing certificate.

What we offer:

At Tasman Council, we offer:

• A benefits package which is unique to you; choose from additional Superannuation, a cash allowance or additional paid time off.
• A medical insurance package.
• A paid day off on your birthday!
• Flexible working arrangements and professional development.
• Assistance with relocation for those outside the region.

You can expect the starting base salary to be within the range of $118,350 - $131,500 and a 7% benefits package entitlement. Renumeration will be based on skills and experience.

Building great communities by employing great people, will you be one of them?

Please submit your application online at https://careers.tasman.govt.nz/Vacancies. To view full details or for more information contact the People and Wellbeing Team on 03 543 8491.

Ref. 6650804

Applications close 18 September 2024.