Legal Counsel (2 Years Pqe)

Details of the offer

The Queenstown Lakes District is one of the fastest-growing districts in the country, with a population projected to double in the next 30 years. It is also a premier tourist destination, making a significant contribution to the national economy.
The growth pressures that the district is experiencing have led to the ******** Ten-Year plan confirming an ambitious programme of work, with over $2.4 billion of capital investment to be made over the next decade.
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) provides high-quality services and infrastructure to residents and visitors, managing the district's parks, trails, libraries, and recreational facilities, enabling sustainable development through consenting services and regulating local activities.
The legal team is involved in a broad range of exciting legal work to drive outcomes for the Council and delivers significant impact in terms of the volume and complexity of legal work.
The role: The focus of the Junior Legal / Legal Counsel role will be to work with the Senior Legal Counsel to provide timely, high-quality, and fit-for-purpose legal services to the organization with a focus on the following subject matter areas:
Civil disputes and litigation
Regulatory enforcement and prosecutions
Resource management matters
Local government - applicable legislation and functions
Property and reserves
Commercial negotiations and disputes
Commercial contracting and procurement
LGOIMA and Privacy Compliance
CCTO/CCO matters
The Junior Legal / Legal Counsel will work closely with the wider legal team who provide a single service delivery unit and will therefore have the opportunity to take on legal work across a broad range of subject areas.
This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic, adaptable, and open to work across a range of legal areas.
About you: Tertiary bachelor qualification in law and holds a current New Zealand practising certificate.
1-5 years' PQE in the areas of local government, public, commercial, litigation and/or resource management law.
Eagerness to learn new skills and apply existing skills to any problem & good experience with legal documentation.
Able to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines.
Should be able to relocate to beautiful Queenstown.
** would also potentially be open to speaking to candidates at 6+ years of PQE as well.
Benefits: QLDC is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and professional growth, including:
Southern Cross Wellbeing One Plan (use only for permanent, full-time positions)
Discounted membership to our health and fitness facilities
Genuine commitment to your training and career development
How to Apply QLDC has exclusively partnered with Robert Walters, and Ketki Acharya is managing the recruitment for this position. If you're interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, apply now or call Ketki on ******** or email [emailprotected] for a confidential discussion.
Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe, please do not hesitate to contact Ketki Acharya on ********.

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