Senior Environmental Law Solicitor – Public & Regulatory

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role in Wellington office

Three extra paid leave days between X‑

$400 non-taxable home setup payment

EPA Environment Day

Learning opportunities and regulatory-

Social club and diverse networks

Job summary

Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Wellington seeks a Senior Solicitor with 5+ years' experience to join our Legal Group. You will provide timely, practical legal advice on public law issues, litigation and regulatory matters, collaborating with clients to craft effective solutions.

The role is based in our Wellington office with hybrid working options and opportunities for professional development through EPA programs and regulatory practice modules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE as a lawyer with public law, litigation and commercial focus.
• Senior level experience advising on public law, litigation and commercial matters.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with practical, solutions-focused advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate, solution-focused legal advice on EPA's statutory functions.
• Advise on emissions trading, pesticides, GMO regulation, infrastructure projects, and resource consents.
• Support Crown Entities Act compliance, procurement, litigation and regulatory enforcement.
• Involve in judicial review and statutory appeal proceedings, prosecutions and investigations as needed.
• Advise operational regulators and manage legal risks across EPA operations.

Skills

Public law advice

Litigation experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Problem solving

Regulatory advice

Job description

Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Wellington seeks a Senior Solicitor with 5+ years' experience to join our Legal Group. You will provide timely, practical legal advice on public law issues, litigation and regulatory matters, collaborating with clients to craft effective solutions.

The role is based in our Wellington office with hybrid working options and opportunities for professional development through EPA programs and regulatory practice modules.