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Solicitor or Senior Solicitor

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We are looking for a solicitor or senior solicitor to join a leading Wellington based firm. You will have the opportunity to work on high-profile matters across local government and environmental law.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

You will be at the forefront of local government and environmental law. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include providing legal advice across matters including but not limited to, urban development, infrastructure delivery freshwater management, and local government work.

Flexible working is on offer including hybrid working and part-time. You will get exceptional learning and development opportunities here as well with supportive Partners that will work alongside you.

What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu

  • 3-8 years of post-admission experience
  • Local government experience is desirable, however strong public law or environmental law experience acquired in central government is also useful.
  • If you are a qualified lawyer that has acquired experience in the planning space and would now like to move into law, we would also like to hear from you.
  • Strong communication and relationship management skills
  • Motivated to learn and develop within the firm
  • Ability to effectively manage priorities
  • Commonwealth qualified

Apply Now | Tono ināianei

Apply Now. Or, for a confidential discussion, please contact Apryl Burgess on +64 27 816 9899 or email apryl.burgess@robertwalters.co.nz.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact the above Consultant.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Other

Industry: Legal

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Wellington

Job Reference: 2038790/001

Date posted: 26 February 2025

Consultant: Apryl Burgess

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