Senior Lawyer, Corporate & Transformation (Public Sector)

Ministry of Social Development NZ; Wellington; On-site; NZD 122,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development NZ in Wellington is seeking a Senior Lawyer to lead advice on corporate contracting and information sharing. You will work with MSD business areas to identify legal risks and ensure compliance, while mentoring and developing other legal staff.

This full-time role is based in Wellington (preferred) or Christchurch, with a salary range of NZD 122,381 to 152,296 per year. The Corporate Team provides essential support across procurement, privacy matters and

Qualifications

• Senior lawyer with extensive corporate contracting experience.
• Experience advising in public sector or service transformation is a strong advantage.
• Current practising certificate or ability to obtain one.
• 5+ years PQE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear legal advice on complex corporate issues.
• Lead and mentor other legal staff.
• Instruct and manage external legal counsel.
• Collaborate across MSD Legal and business areas.

Skills

Legal advice

Contracting

Information sharing

Mentoring

Client relationship

Education

Law degree

Job description

The Ministry of Social Development NZ in Wellington is seeking a Senior Lawyer to lead advice on corporate contracting and information sharing. You will work with MSD business areas to identify legal risks and ensure compliance, while mentoring and developing other legal staff.

This full-time role is based in Wellington (preferred) or Christchurch, with a salary range of NZD 122,381 to 152,296 per year. The Corporate Team provides essential support across procurement, privacy matters and