Senior Litigator - Public Law & Enforcement

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment; Auckland; Sur place; NZD 112 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

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Kiwisaver

Wellness benefits

Résumé du poste

MBIE in Auckland is seeking an experienced Litigator to join the Auckland-based Litigation team within the Legal, Ethics and Privacy branch. You will advise on and appear in proceedings before Courts, Tribunals and licensing Boards on civil and criminal matters arising in MBIE's enforcement work.

As a senior member, you will coach, mentor and guide less experienced lawyers, contribute to developing litigation capability, and work autonomously in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Law qualification and ability to obtain a current practising certificate.
• At least five years' PQE in civil and/or criminal litigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior lawyers.
• Experience with regulatory enforcement litigation is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Advise on and appear in proceedings before Courts, Tribunals and licensing Boards across MBIE matters.
• Lead and contribute to enforcement litigation, prosecutions and civil appeals.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to colleagues.
• Work autonomously within a collaborative, high-performing team.

Connaissances

Civil/Criminal litigation experience

Legal technical skills

Written and verbal communication

Relationship management

Mentoring/coaching

Reasoning and persuasion

Experience in litigation roles

Public law principles

Driver's licence

Formation

Law qualification and practising certificate

Description du poste

MBIE in Auckland is seeking an experienced Litigator to join the Auckland-based Litigation team within the Legal, Ethics and Privacy branch. You will advise on and appear in proceedings before Courts, Tribunals and licensing Boards on civil and criminal matters arising in MBIE's enforcement work.

As a senior member, you will coach, mentor and guide less experienced lawyers, contribute to developing litigation capability, and work autonomously in a collaborative environment.