Senior Planning & Environment Lawyer - Shape Major Projects

Simpson Grierson; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Simpson Grierson in Wellington seeks a Senior Associate or Senior Solicitor with strong experience in resource management and environmental law, to join our Planning and Environment team. The role offers engagement across New Zealand on significant projects and policy matters.

You will work on high-profile urban development, infrastructure, freshwater and environmental issues, and contribute to plan changes, and RMA and local government litigation and appeals.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in resource management and environmental law.
• Experience advising councils, government agencies, and private sector proponents.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-profile urban development and infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to policy development, plan changes, and environmental assessment work.

Skills

Resource management

Environmental law

Legal advice

Job description

Simpson Grierson in Wellington seeks a Senior Associate or Senior Solicitor with strong experience in resource management and environmental law, to join our Planning and Environment team. The role offers engagement across New Zealand on significant projects and policy matters.

You will work on high-profile urban development, infrastructure, freshwater and environmental issues, and contribute to plan changes, and RMA and local government litigation and appeals.