Solicitor

• Trusted advisor role with autonomy across a diverse local government portfolio
• Work in a collaborative, values driven and customer focused environment
• Flexible working and modern CBD office
• Permanent + full time role

Mō te tūranga | About the role

• Provide high-quality legal advice across contracts, procurement, and property matters
• Draft and review legal documents, including agreements, leases, polices, and reports
• Support tender processes, including probity and legal risk assessment
• Contribute to maintaining a centre of excellence and best practice
• Ensure legislative compliance though monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver practical, customer -focused legal solutions

Mō te tangata | About you

• Strong communicator with the ability to provide clear, practical legal advice
• Proven ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Highly organised with excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small, collaborative team
• Able to operate effectively in a fast paced, politically aware environment
• Committed to delivering high quality, customer focused outcomes

Mō ngā pūkenga | Qualifications and experience

• A law degree and current practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain one)
• At least 4 years legal experience, ideally in commercial, property, or local government law
• Strong legal research and analytical skills
• Experience drafting and reviewing contracts and legal documentation
• Knowledge of local government legislation and process

Mō te tīma | About the team

• Part of the Business Advisory Services team with Customer & Corporate Services
• A collaborative team including a senior solicitor and specialist advisors
• Focused on delivering high quality, organisation wide legal support

Mō mātou | About us

• We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities.
• Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for and the people who share it. Our work helps look after our region's water, soil, air, geothermal areas and coasts - so we can all enjoy these precious resources for generations to come.
• Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role to play in the delivery of exceptional customer service.
• By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better. Together, we’ll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people’s lives.

Mō te tuku tono | How to apply

• Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on 7 June 2026.
• If you have any questions about the role, please contact ***email_hidden***
• Please click ‘apply’ and include your CV & cover letter as a pdf. Apply now!