Auckland Transport is shaping Auckland with a range of exciting projects to provide Aucklanders with transport choices. Supporting these projects through to completion requires the assistance of keen legal minds.
We are looking for a Legal Counsel specialising in Public Law to join our Legal Services Team based in our offices in the Viaduct.
The role
Reporting to the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel will provide considered legal advice across a broad range of public law matters on behalf of Auckland Transport. They will represent Auckland Transport when dealing with the Office of the Ombudsman, Privacy Commissioner and Human Rights Tribunal. Other responsibilities include:
- Management of judicial review litigation
- Analysing and preparing submissions for new legislation
- Assessing policy considerations
- Preparing and reviewing delegations
- Preparing and reviewing bylaws;
- Ensuring legislative compliance and reporting
We are looking for
An experienced solicitor (10+ years PQE) who has worked across a broad range of public law issues with an excellent understanding of the New Zealand administrative and procedural law, a tertiary degree in law and practising certificate. You will be comfortable operating at all levels in our organisation with expert internal and external stakeholder management.
What's in it for you?
At Auckland Transport, we are committed to our staff and making AT a great place to work - we offer:
- Professional development and training
- Diverse projects and ability to work with multi-disciplinary co-workers
- A supportive, high performing team environment
- Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability, the authority and autonomy to make lasting decisions
- Flexible working including flexible start and finish times and working from home opportunities
- Modern waterfront based office
- Competitive remuneration
- Paid parental and partner leave
- Study assistance
- Health and Wellbeing benefits
- Professional membership
This is an exciting opportunity to join the organisation that is tasked with delivering a world-class transport network that enables its communities to maximise their economic, cultural and social activities. If you have the skills that we are looking for and want to be part of our story, then we would love to hear from you.
