Litigation & Local Government Solicitor

Cooney Lees Morgan

Tauranga

On-site

NZD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking
Generous parental leave
Discounted health insurance
Regular professional development seminars
Annual salary reviews

Job summary

Cooney Lees Morgan in Tauranga is seeking a Solicitor for Litigation and Local Government to advise clients on various planning and environmental matters as well as to manage civil litigation cases.

The ideal candidate will be an NZ admitted solicitor with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE. Responsibilities include advising on consent processes and local authority requirements, alongside potential involvement in Environment Court matters.

Benefits include a supportive firm culture, generous parental leave, free on-site parking, and regular professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

  • NZ admitted solicitor with at least 2 years’ PQE.
  • Experience in resource management or local government is advantageous.
  • Excellent research and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on planning and environmental matters.
  • Handle consent processes and local authority requirements.
  • Involve in Environment Court matters and civil litigation.

Skills

NZ admitted solicitor with at least 2 years’ PQE
Excellent research and opinion-writing skills
Advocacy experience at Council level
Problem solving and logical thinking
Networking skills with clients

Job description

Cooney Lees Morgan in Tauranga is seeking a Solicitor for Litigation and Local Government to advise clients on various planning and environmental matters as well as to manage civil litigation cases.

The ideal candidate will be an NZ admitted solicitor with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE. Responsibilities include advising on consent processes and local authority requirements, alongside potential involvement in Environment Court matters.

Benefits include a supportive firm culture, generous parental leave, free on-site parking, and regular professional development opportunities.

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