Environment Planning | Litigation Lawyer

CoLegal Limited; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Direct client contact

Job summary

CoLegal Limited in Canterbury, New Zealand, seeks an ambitious lawyer with 3-6 years PQE to join a respected practice. The role covers environmental, planning, local government and litigation matters, offering strategic advice and representation to local government and private sector clients across New Zealand.

The role blends environmental/planning expertise with broader litigation and advisory work, with flexible working arrangements and clear career development opportunities within a strong

Qualifications

• 3-6 years PQE in environmental/planning/local government or related areas.
• Experience in litigation and advisory work.
• Experience with resource management or environmental law.

Responsibilities

• Handle resource management and environmental law matters.
• Advise on local government matters.
• Oversee resource consent applications and appeals.
• Participate in mediation and ADR processes.
• Appear before councils, tribunals and courts.

Skills

3-6 years PQE

Education

Law degree (LLB)

Job description

About the firm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious lawyer with 3-6 years' PQE to join a highly regarded Canterbury legal practice working across environmental, planning, local government and litigation matters. This role offers the chance to work closely with experienced practitioners on complex and often high-profile matters, providing strategic advice and representation to local government and private sector clients throughout New Zealand.

About the role

You will be involved in a broad range of work including:

• Resource management and environmental law matters
• Local government advisory work
• Resource consent applications and appeals
• Mediation and alternative dispute resolution processes
• Appearing before councils, tribunals and courts

The role provides a unique opportunity to combine environmental and planning expertise with broader litigation and advisory work, creating a well-rounded and intellectually stimulating practice. Our client is open to scoping the role somewhat based on your interests and experience.

About you

We are interested in hearing from lawyers who have developed a strong foundation in litigation, environmental law, planning law, local government law or related areas. You may currently be working in:

• A specialist environmental or resource management practice
• A litigation team
• A chambers environment
• A local government legal team
• A mid-sized or national firm with planning and regulatory expertise

What's on Offer:

• Challenging and meaningful legal work
• Direct client contact and responsibility
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Genuine career development opportunities
• A strong and established client base across local government and private sectors