Solicitor | Legislation

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

MBIE’s Legislation team seeks a Solicitor I/II to support development and implementation of legislation across MBIE’s regulatory systems. You will work alongside experienced in-house lawyers, policy analysts, and the Parliamentary Counsel Office, with opportunities to provide legal advice on regulatory matters.

The role requires strong research and writing skills, up to 5 years PQE, and a practical, solutions-focused approach in a collaborative environment within MBIE's central Wellington team.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent qualification.
• Eligibility to obtain, or hold, a New Zealand practising certificate.
• Up to 5 years' post-qualification experience, or equivalent relevant legal experience.
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of legislation across MBIE's regulatory systems.
• Provide legal advice on regulatory and operational matters when required.
• Draft and contribute to legislative projects and drafting instructions.
• Build stakeholder relationships and contribute to government decision-making processes.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

PQE up to 5 years

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent

Job description

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Discover a career with purpose at MBIE Solicitor I Legislation Permanent Role Wellington Central Solicitor 1: $72,869 - $85,537 Solicitor 2: $88,266 - $121,196 We are seeking lawyers with up to 5 years' post-qualification experience (PQE). Ranges are indicative only, with Solicitor 1 generally aligning to up to 3 years.PQE and Solicitor 2 generally aligning to around 3-5 years PQE

About the Role - Tēnei tūranga:

In this role, you will work alongside experienced in-house lawyers, policy analysts and the Parliamentary Counsel Office to support MBIE's core purpose of growing New Zealand for all. You will have an interest in public law and legislation, strong research and analytical skills, and a willingness to learn. The role involves supporting the development and implementation of legislation across MBIE's diverse regulatory systems. You may also contribute by providing legal advice on regulatory and operational matters. You will have opportunities to contribute to legislative projects, prepare legal advice and drafting instructions, build stakeholder relationships, and develop your understanding of government decision-making and the legislative process.

About our team

Our Legislation team provides legal advice on the development and amendment of primary and secondary legislation across MBIE's 18 regulatory systems. This creates opportunities for our lawyers to work on legislation across a range of different regulatory systems depending on their experience and interests. As a Solicitor, you will work with some autonomy in a collaborative and collegial team. You will be supported by colleagues of all experience levels and will gain exposure to some of MBIE's most complex and high-profile legislative matters.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent qualification.
• Eligibility to obtain, or hold, a New Zealand practising certificate.
• Up to 5 years' post-qualification experience, or equivalent relevant legal experience.
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach.

About MBIE - Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders. We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable. People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi - Better Together
• Māia - Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika - Own It