Legal Services Manager

5 days ago

Timaru, New Zealand Timaru District Council Full time

**The Role**

Are you a seasoned legal professional with a passion for delivering exceptional legal advice and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements? We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as the Legal Services Manager.

As the Legal Services Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading and delivering sound legal advice to members of the Senior Leadership Team and other key personnel. You will ensure that our daily operations, projects, and Council services meet legislative requirements. Additionally, you will act as the Privacy Officer for Council, overseeing privacy-related matters and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

About you:

- A bachelor’s degree in law and current practicing certificate.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a legal role, preferably in a similar capacity.
- Strong knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and legal principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven leadership and decision-making abilities.

**The District**

Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers, and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting, and cultural pursuits.

Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work

**The Organisation**

The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.

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