Intermediate Solicitor
5 days ago
Provide high-quality legal advice and support in the commercial law team.
- Join a supportive team that embraces challenges, grapples with, and advises on a wide range of important commercial legal issues.
- Full-time permanent position, based in Wellington.
**Nga kawenga | About the role**
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join the very friendly and tight-knit Commercial Legal Team in our Legal Services Unit as the Intermediate Solicitor Commercial.
The Department procures and then manages some of the largest outsourcing arrangements and infrastructure projects in New Zealand. This is across an incredibly diverse range of goods and services to ensure its sites can function. You will work across complex information technology, property and health and rehabilitation services contracts and procurements and commercial legal issues (and everything else in between).
As the Intermediate Solicitor Commercial, you will provide timely, customer-focused legal support on the above commercial legal matters. You will draft, review, and undertake contract reviews and connected advice matters within a supportive team environment.
We're looking for a qualified solicitor with proven experience in commercial law, negotiation skills, and leadership abilities. Join us for the chance to work on impactful projects, grow professionally, and contribute to our collaborative team environment.
**Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience**
To be successful in this position you will need:
- Thoroughness, accuracy, and reliability in legal work.
- A fundamental understanding of the machinery of government.
- Proficient interpersonal skills to develop and maintain departmental relationships.
- The ability to manage workloads and prioritise to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards.
**Utu a-tau | Salary**
The midpoint of the salary range is $106,789 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $90,771 - $128,147 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
**Ko wai matou | About us**
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi.
To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.
To apply, please submit a tailored **CV and a cover letter** describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
**Applications close on: Sunday 9th February
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