Legal Services Advisor

4 weeks ago


Wellington Central, New Zealand Madison Recruitment Full time

**Legal Services Advisor**
Are you a Law Graduate (Profs), with some practice experience with ideally knowledge of resource management litigation. Grab this role
This is a great opportunity to be part of a legal team supporting a leading and interesting agency with a solid focus on the identifying, preserving and promoting New Zealand’s heritage. You will enjoy developing your experience alongside a Chief Legal Advisor, focusing on providing guidance and ensuring regulatory and legal responsibilities are met.

**Benefits**:

- Develop your legal career.
- Travel nationwide for field site visits.
- Flexible working environment.
- Close to central Wellington transport.

Responsibilities will include:

- Reviewing contracts, drafting and assisting with negotiations.
- Preparation of appeal documents and legal opinions.
- Official Information Act requests, resource management and prosecution proceedings.

What you will need:

- A current practicing certificate.
- Ideally 1 year + previous professional experience.
- Knowledge in property, land and trust law along with resource management litigation. experience, would be advantageous.
- A confident approach and ability to work independently.
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