Senior Solicitor: Local Government & Litigation

Cooney Lees Morgan; Tauranga; Presencial; NZD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Free on-site parking

Parental leave policy (topped-up)

Birthday leave

Discounted health insurance

EAP access

Professional development seminars

Social and wellbeing events

Annual salary reviews

Resumo da vaga

Cooney Lees Morgan in Tauranga seeks a Senior Solicitor / Associate to join the Litigation & Local Government team. The role covers resource management, local government and environmental law, advising a diverse client base on planning, consents, governance and regulatory matters.

You will have NZ admission, 5+ years’ PQE, and strong drafting, research and advocacy skills. The firm offers a collaborative environment, flexible development opportunities, plus benefits such as parking and parental

Qualificações

• NZ admitted solicitor with at least 5 years’ PQE.
• Experience in resource management, local government or environmental/public/regulatory law.
• Advocacy experience before councils, hearings, tribunals or courts preferred.
• Strong drafting, research and opinion-writing skills with attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Advise local authorities, developers, businesses and private clients on planning and environmental matters.
• Handle governance issues, consent processes and local authority requirements.
• Involve Environment Court proceedings and other regulatory/public-law matters.
• Provide high-quality, practical client advice and maintain strong client relationships.

Conhecimentos

NZ admitted solicitor

5+ years' PQE

Resource management

Local government

Environmental law

Public/regulatory law

Advocacy before councils/hearings

Drafting/research/opinion-writing

Descrição da vaga

Cooney Lees Morgan in Tauranga seeks a Senior Solicitor / Associate to join the Litigation & Local Government team. The role covers resource management, local government and environmental law, advising a diverse client base on planning, consents, governance and regulatory matters.

You will have NZ admission, 5+ years’ PQE, and strong drafting, research and advocacy skills. The firm offers a collaborative environment, flexible development opportunities, plus benefits such as parking and parental