Senior Solicitor – Public Law & Environmental Regulation

Environmental Protection Authority; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Four weeks leave

Work-from-home setup stipend

EPA Environment Day

Māori capability program

Learning opportunities

Social club

EPA awards

Job summary

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Wellington seeks an experienced Senior Solicitor to join our Legal Group. With 5+ years PQE, you will provide high-level, timely legal advice on public law, litigation and commercial matters to support our statutory functions.

Based in Wellington with hybrid working options, the role offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and opportunities to work on emissions trading, procurement and regulatory enforcement, plus professional development and

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience PQE as a lawyer.
• Senior level experience advising on public law, litigation and commercial matters.
• Analytical, timely and practical legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level, timely legal advice on statutory functions.
• Advise on public law issues, litigation, and regulatory enforcement.
• Collaborate with clients to develop practical, well-reasoned solutions.

Skills

Public law advisory

Litigation experience

Commercial law

Risk assessment

Communication & influencing

Proactive risk management

Regulatory matters

Legal research

Job description

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Wellington seeks an experienced Senior Solicitor to join our Legal Group. With 5+ years PQE, you will provide high-level, timely legal advice on public law, litigation and commercial matters to support our statutory functions.

Based in Wellington with hybrid working options, the role offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and opportunities to work on emissions trading, procurement and regulatory enforcement, plus professional development and