Local Government Legal Counsel - Community Advisor

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Remote

NZD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Sick leave on commencement of employm

Performance payments

Extra annual leave with years ofサービス

Long service leave

Parental leave

Subsidies at council pool facilities

Free parking

Ongoing learning and development

Wellbeing resources and workplace支持

Job summary

Matamata-Piako District Council is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our People & Performance group. You will be the go-to for in-house legal advice across Council, from property conveyancing and road legalisations to LGOIMA and Privacy Act requests, enforcement, contracts and policy.

No two days will look the same, and your advice will help shape the way we serve the Matamata-Piako district. You will provide timely, practical advice to staff and Council, support policy development and reporting,

Qualifications

A law degree and admission to the NZ bar with a current practising certificate.
Ideally 3–5 years post-admission experience.
Excellent legal research and statutory interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

Provide timely, practical legal advice to staff and Council in clear, accessible language.
Undertake property conveyancing, road legalisations and LINZ registrations.
Initiate and respond to legal action, and brief and manage external legal advisors.
Support policy development, Council reports and staff training.
Maintain the Delegations Register and issue Warrants of Appointment.