Legal Counsel Manager

2 weeks ago

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Rotorua Lakes Council Full time
Imagine waking up to the serene beauty that is Rotorua – with lakes at your doorstep and embracing the thrill of mountain biking in the metropolis of trails.
Join Te Kaunihera o ngā roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council and be part of a team that brings exceptional projects to life, such as the iconic Sir Howard Morrison Centre, the current revitalisation of the Rotorua Aquatic Centre, and the stunning Rotorua Lakefront Redevelopment.
As a council deeply rooted in biculturalism and a strong connection with Te Arawa, our local iwi, this is your opportunity to work at the forefront of culture, people, and connections.
Kauria ngā wai o ngā roto, kauria ngā wai o ngā kaupapa nui Swim the tranquil waters of our lakes, bathe in the opportunities working at Council provides.
Are you an experienced legal professional looking to make an impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? Rotorua Lakes Council has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and high performing legal practitioner to join our Governance, Strategy and Compliance teamWe require a highly skilled Legal Counsel Manager to guide and assist good decision-making on legal, strategic, commercial and risk management issues to ensure Council achieves organisational priorities.
Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive legal advice and support to Council Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and bylaws Represent council in legal proceedings and negotiations Draft, review and negotiate contracts, agreements and other legal documents Develop and implement legal strategies to mitigate risks and support council initiatives Liaise with external legal advisors and stakeholders as necessary We are looking for a leader who is a superb communicator and team player, has an eye for detail, possesses excellent presentation, persuasion and influencing skills, and a proven ability to plan, organise and achieve results quickly.
You will need energy and enthusiasm and be committed to delivering customer service to the highest level.
You will be self-managing as you tackle tasks, and be able to demonstrate you understand people and can lead from the front.
This position demands political sensitivity, discretion and the maturity to deal with demanding situations.
If you are passionate about providing expert legal advice, driving compliance, and navigating complex challenges, we'd love to hear from youSound like you? Send us your application nowVacancy closes 23 April 2025 Please click this link to view the position description.
Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi.
We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.
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