Legal Team Manager, Crown Legal Risk Group
7 days ago
Legal Team Manager, Crown Legal Risk Group, Crown Law
Crown Law provides legal advice and representation to the Government on matters that affect everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand.
At Crown Law you will work with leading public lawyers and find professional challenges that you won't find anywhere else. It is rewarding and challenging work that will see you making your mark. We offer a flexible work environment and unique career development opportunities within the broader Government Legal Network.
Crown Law values diversity, inclusion, work-life balance, and flexibility, and we pride ourselves on creating learning opportunities for our team to grow. Understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori is recognised and valued within our organisation.
We are looking for experienced legal professionals to lead one of our Public Law teams as Legal Team Manager Public Law 3, playing a key integrating role in our wider group to deliver a collaborative service. All legal teams work on a range of public law issues.
The role of a Legal Team Manager is to:
- lead the delivery of effective legal advice and representation to Ministers and government departments;
- provide professional leadership to counsel, including allocation of work, coaching, mentoring and performance management;
- provide high quality legal advice and partner with colleagues in other departments to identify and manage legal risk;
- contribute to the development and implementation of Crown Law's strategic direction;
- collaborate with other managers across Crown Law and colleagues in other agencies to support that strategic direction.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing a busy team with competing priorities, and a strong interest in organisational leadership.
For more information on the role, please refer to the position description and visit our website: www.crownlaw.govt.nz.
This role is Wellington based and located next to Wellington bus and train station.
What we Offer
Crown Law promotes flexible working so we'd be happy to chat about what flexible working would look like for you and how we can support that. You will also receive:
- A starting salary range of between $195,538 and $224,373 with further room to progress. The appointing salary will be based on skills and experience;
- An annual wellness payment;
- 5 weeks annual leave plus 3 additional leave days (Crown Law days);
- Opportunities for development and growth across Crown Law.
All applications should include a covering letter and curriculum vitae.
To be considered for a position at Crown Law you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand and are required to complete a Ministry of Justice Criminal Records check.
Access requirements and/or whānau support will be taken into account when arranging interviews.
If you have any additional questions about this role or would like to kōrero prior to applying, or if you have a disability that affects the submission of your application through the online process, please email HR@crownlaw.govt.nz.
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Applications close at 5pm on 22 April 2025.
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