Senior Solicitor
1 week ago
Senior Solicitor - Office of Legal Counsel
NZ Ministry of Justice,
Wellington City
Te whiwhinga mahi/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 and support services for courts and tribunals, and 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.
He pūkenga tou/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.
Ko wai mātou/Who we are
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
**Salary Range**: The remuneration band for this role will be between $103,540 and $146,174 based on skills and experience.
Tono mai/How to Apply
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