Employing over 500 staff in what is indisputably one of the most stunning locations in the country, Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is at the very heart of a dynamic community. Our services are essential to the people in our region and include infrastructure development, community recreational facilities and planning, building and other regulatory services.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic senior legal professional to provide strong legal advice in one of the key areas of legal risk for Council and provide management and leadership support to the General Counsel. As Associate Counsel – Corporate, you will have line management responsibility for the team delivering corporate and commercial legal services to QLDC, which comprises the Senior Legal Counsel – Corporate and Junior Legal Counsel.

The areas of expertise of the Associate Counsel - Corporate are multi-faceted and include the following areas:

· Commercial suppliers and procurement

· Property

· Development agreements

· Commercial negotiations and disputes

· Local government law

· Civil litigation

· LGOIMA and Privacy Compliance

· CCTO/ CCO matters

· Reserves Act

· Legal issues around management and leasing of Council Assets

You will work collegially with the General Counsel and Associate Counsel – RMA and Regulatory to lead and manage the delivery of legal services to QLDC. As part of a wider legal team that functions as a single service delivery unit, you will have the opportunity to work on other legal matters as they arise.

About You

To be successful, you should possess:

· Tertiary bachelor qualification in law.

· A New Zealand practising certificate or the ability to obtain one.

· Substantial legal experience in the areas of corporate and commercial law. Experience in local government, public, litigation and/ or resource management law will be welcomed.

· Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and an awareness of Māori perspectives and issues relevant to Māori.

· Proven ability to lead and manage staff.

· Strong analytical and decision-making skills and sound legal risk management skills.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· A commitment to working collaboratively and in a customer centric manner.

· Demonstrated professional ethics, integrity and reliability at all times.

We Offer

· Competitive market remuneration

· Career progression and training opportunities

· Subsidised health insurance

· Flexible working practices

· Regular working hours and a commitment to work/ life balance

· Discounted access to QLDC’s great health and fitness facilities

· Free eye checks and annual flu shots

· Relocation allowance and support considered for the successful candidate

How to Apply

For further information on this role, or to apply, please visit https://qldc.qjumpersjobs.co/

Job description here. 

Please direct any questions to Brendan Peet, General Counsel on +64 3 450 0344 or via [email protected] to discuss this exciting opportunity in confidence.

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Applications close: 5.00pm Friday 21 October, 2022.