Public Sector Solicitor (12-Month Fixed-Term) — Hybrid

New Plymouth District Council; New Plymouth; Hybrid; NZD 116,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Remote working options

Job summary

New Plymouth District Council is seeking an experienced Solicitor for a 12-month fixed-term role. You will provide high-quality legal advice across diverse matters, working with stakeholders to manage risk and ensure compliance.

The role supports parental leave cover and offers flexible arrangements with a collaborative team. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Laws, a current NZ practising certificate and at least five years PQE, with public law and local government experience

Qualifications

• Provide robust general legal advice to Council officers and managers.
• Experience in public law, local government or regulatory contexts is valued.
• Ability to advise on diverse matters and manage risk effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide robust and practical general legal advice to Council officers and managers in various contexts.
• Support stakeholders to navigate legal risks and ensure compliance.
• Deliver pragmatic, solution-focused advice across diverse matters.

Skills

Five years PQE

Public sector / government experience

Local government knowledge

Regulatory / resource management /

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

New Plymouth District Council is seeking an experienced Solicitor for a 12-month fixed-term role. You will provide high-quality legal advice across diverse matters, working with stakeholders to manage risk and ensure compliance.

The role supports parental leave cover and offers flexible arrangements with a collaborative team. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Laws, a current NZ practising certificate and at least five years PQE, with public law and local government experience