Tauranga City Council has established a vital new role aimed at offering legal counsel to the Chief Executive and Senior Leaders.
Te Turanga | About the role As General Counsel, you'll be our principal legal advisor, overseeing all contentious matters from inception to resolution, and leading initiatives to enhance internal processes for the Council's safety and operational efficiency.
The key outcomes and deliverables of this role are listed below: Oversight of all facets of litigation, including development and risks associated.
Review how we collaborate with external counsel, seeking to optimise and devise effective litigation strategies.
Be the basis of advice and counsel to protect Council from legal and reputational risk.
Act as a New Zealand wide leader in local government statutory matters, contributing expertise and insights to industry discussions and driving initiatives.
Train and educate staff, management, and stakeholders to foster awareness and cultivate a culture of compliance and ethical conduct that remains current and relevant.
Develop, nurture and utilise professional relationships to facilitate the betterment and cultivation of Council's compliance culture.
Nga Pukenga | What you'll need to succeed In order to thrive in this role, you will bring the following skills to this important position: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised New Zealand law school and admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.
A NZ leader and expert in or more of the following local government issues: litigation management, risk mitigation, privacy, public liability and professional indemnity, with no less than 15 years of legal experience.
Demonstrated leadership in local government legal matters, amplified by outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills across large Councils at the highest levels.
Able to contribute to and influence policy development within the Council.
Leading and managing a legal team, including mentoring and developing staff.
Ability to adapt to changing legal landscapes and implement new processes or technologies in the legal function.
Responding effectively to legal crises or emergencies, providing calm and clear guidance.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
A significant amount of resilience combined with a stoic approach that emanates throughout your approach.
Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga's largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.
We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.
To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.
If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Rob Field at .
Please note we will not be accepting applications via email.
If you wish to apply, please click 'Apply' at the bottom of this page and follow the link.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, applications will close upon the appointment of a successful candidate.
Our selection process may include behavioural interview(s), psychometric and ability assessments, reference checks, and pre-employment screening.
Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or contact from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy.
If/where Tauranga City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our network of agencies.
We ask that you please do not contact Tauranga City Council or any of its employees regarding vacancies.
Tauranga City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to such unsolicited contact.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
