Associate Legal Counsel - Litigation
Christchurch City Council
Date: 1 week ago
City: Christchurch, Canterbury
Contract type: Full time
E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi
When you join the Christchurch City Council you'll be working to shape the future of this city, our communities and the environment.
As well as working with awesome people within the organisation, you'll find many opportunities to develop and progress your career with us. Christchurch City Council, where it's possible to love what you do.
About the role | Ko te mahi nei
Our Legal Services team is proud to play a pivotal role in working to make Ōtautahi Christchurch a vibrant, prosperous, and sustainable city. We need an Associate Legal Counsel who is a driven, energetic, and a practical legal professional.
About you | Ko Koe Tēnei
You are an experienced litigator who has a willingness and interest in developing an expertise in the area of Planning (RMA) and will represent the Council in relation to Public, Regulatory and Litigation matters arising from legislation associated with, but not limited to, Building, Health, Dog Control, Food Hygiene, Sale and Supply of Alcohol, Fencing, Drainage, Official Information, Privacy, Transport and Planning (RMA).
As well as this you will provide advice, undertake research and complete opinion work in relation to civil litigation matters relating to breach of contact / or tort, weather tightness claims and general commercial, insurance and construction disputes. as well as general litigation and regulatory advice including in relation to judicial review proceedings, District and High Court proceedings.
You will have the ability to deliver technically robust legal advice and deploy great stakeholder legal skills to assist Council in achieving its strategic and tactical goals and objectives.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of a busy in-house legal team and at the same time, make a difference to the community. This is a role that you will be able to shape and profile yourself within the organisation.
For those in private practice looking to enter the public sector it will mean regularised hours, the end of timesheets and monthly budgets.
What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?
Working For The Christchurch City Council Allows You To Contribute Directly To The Community And Make a Positive Impact On The Lives Of Residents And Visitors. You Will Also Benefit From
Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:
At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at [email protected]
Hours of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per week
Position - Permanent, full timeLocation - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street
Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $$115,466 - $128,295 per annum based on a 40 hour week.
Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
To view the position description for this role please visit - Associate Legal Counsel - Litigation - Jobs at Christchurch City Council
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
When you join the Christchurch City Council you'll be working to shape the future of this city, our communities and the environment.
As well as working with awesome people within the organisation, you'll find many opportunities to develop and progress your career with us. Christchurch City Council, where it's possible to love what you do.
About the role | Ko te mahi nei
Our Legal Services team is proud to play a pivotal role in working to make Ōtautahi Christchurch a vibrant, prosperous, and sustainable city. We need an Associate Legal Counsel who is a driven, energetic, and a practical legal professional.
About you | Ko Koe Tēnei
You are an experienced litigator who has a willingness and interest in developing an expertise in the area of Planning (RMA) and will represent the Council in relation to Public, Regulatory and Litigation matters arising from legislation associated with, but not limited to, Building, Health, Dog Control, Food Hygiene, Sale and Supply of Alcohol, Fencing, Drainage, Official Information, Privacy, Transport and Planning (RMA).
As well as this you will provide advice, undertake research and complete opinion work in relation to civil litigation matters relating to breach of contact / or tort, weather tightness claims and general commercial, insurance and construction disputes. as well as general litigation and regulatory advice including in relation to judicial review proceedings, District and High Court proceedings.
You will have the ability to deliver technically robust legal advice and deploy great stakeholder legal skills to assist Council in achieving its strategic and tactical goals and objectives.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of a busy in-house legal team and at the same time, make a difference to the community. This is a role that you will be able to shape and profile yourself within the organisation.
For those in private practice looking to enter the public sector it will mean regularised hours, the end of timesheets and monthly budgets.
What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?
Working For The Christchurch City Council Allows You To Contribute Directly To The Community And Make a Positive Impact On The Lives Of Residents And Visitors. You Will Also Benefit From
- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.
Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:
At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at [email protected]
Hours of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per week
Position - Permanent, full timeLocation - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street
Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $$115,466 - $128,295 per annum based on a 40 hour week.
Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
To view the position description for this role please visit - Associate Legal Counsel - Litigation - Jobs at Christchurch City Council
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
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