Solicitor- Environment

6 months ago

Auckland City, New Zealand MinterEllisonRuddWatts Full time

This Tier 1 team has an excellent reputation and is currently working with a diverse range of corporate, central government and private clients from numerous sectors including infrastructure, industrial, healthcare, property, forestry and retirement villages, and many more.

Members of the team are involved in a wide variety of environmental law and resource management work, from project consenting, complex litigation to advising on climate change issues and corporate transactions. The variety and scope of the work in this team means team members get the opportunity to consistently grow their skillset, in line with their areas of interest. Their work includes:

- consenting major projects, planning submissions on draft national policies and district plans, climate change and sustainability issues, environmental compliance, monitoring and enforcement, regulatory compliance and advice on new legislation;
- working collaboratively with the firm's property, corporate and banking and financial services teams to advise on the environmental implications of property and corporate transactions; and
- undertaking all specialist environmental litigation within the firm.

Interested in being part of a team that loves what they do and are extremely passionate about delivering excellent work to their clients? If so, they are looking for someone who is equally as enthusiastic They encourage their employees to become their best by consistently providing them with the training and the support they need.

**To be successful in the role you will**:

- have 2-3 years' legal experience in environmental / resource management law (alternatively, a background in litigation or public/administrative law, or similar, with an interest in environmental law or policy);
- be developing strong written, legal analysis and advisory skills;
- have the ability to work collaboratively and as a part of a high performing team; and
- possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as a sense of humour.

**About us**

MinterEllisonRuddWatts is a top tier New Zealand law firm with a proud 130-year history. Our vision is to be the firm of choice for leading clients and exceptional people. While we're known as technically excellent, we're also valued advisers that listen and understand our client's business before delivering the best commercial solution.

We celebrate and invest in our team and are committed to helping all of our staff achieve their best. We understand the power that diversity creates, and our collaborative culture and desire to see our people thrive is what sets us apart.

We're proud to be a tier one New Zealand law firm with a global outlook and reach. We have offices in Auckland and Wellington, and strong connections via our strategic alliance with MinterEllison in Australia, and an international network of other leading firms internationally.

**How to Apply**

We encourage expressions of interest from a diverse applicant pool, including applicants interested in discussing flexible work options.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Work from home

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