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Te Haeata/The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Solicitor to join our Legal Advice Team in the Office of Legal Counsel at the Ministry of Justice, Te Tāhū o te Ture.
We provide a broad range of specialist public law and commercial law advice across all areas of Ministry of Justice operations.
We give legal advice about functions, powers, and duties relating to the Ministry's administration of and support for courts and tribunals,as well as other legal services provided by the Ministry. We advise on the Ministry's procurement, contracting, property, ICT, and other commercial activities. We oversee litigation and disputes that involve the Ministry or judicial officers. Our work often touches on constitutional and administrative law, information law, employment law, Crown-Māori legal issues, and civil and criminal procedure. Our team is responsible for advising Ministers on compensation claims for wrongful conviction and imprisonment, extradition requests, and the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act.
The successful appointee will be involved in most of our areas of legal work. We value a range of relevant experience, but at present are particularly interested in the successful appointee having some experience and interest in contract and commercial law.

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

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

- be eligible to hold a practising certificate,
- have significant experience providing legal advice of a high quality to internal and external clients, and
- demonstrate well developed communication and relationship management skills.

Mō mātou/About us
At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.
Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It's our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.

Utu ā tau/Salary
The appointing salary for this role will be between $110,766 and $143,388 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/Apply
Applications close on Monday 15 July 2024.
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