Senior Solicitor – Public Law

• Public and International Law with focus on Maritime legislation
• In-house legal role in a supportive and collaborative team
• We support flexible working practices

Fantastic permanent opportunity to use your Public Law expertise in the collaborative and supportive in-house legal team.

About Us

Being an island nation, New Zealand's waterways define so much about life here in Aotearoa. So, it's vital every stretch - from the pristine South Island sounds to the wild West Coast waves - is well monitored and looked after. At Maritime New Zealand, we're the national regulatory, compliance and response agency that looks after the safety, security and environmental protection of coastal and inland waterways.

Our legal team manages a diverse range of commercial, enforcement, and public law (including international) matters, providing a broad range of legal services to assist MNZ in achieving safe, secure and clean seas including: public law advice on the exercise of statutory functions and powers, international law advice, legal drafting of maritime and marine protection rules, legal opinion work, contract, procurement and property law advice, and conducting and managing litigation.

About the role

We are currently looking for a Senior Solicitor based in Wellington or Auckland, to join our public and international law practice, working closely with both the in-house legal team and external legal providers. For this role we are looking for an experienced Public law specialist keen to broaden their experience and apply their skillset within the Maritime law framework. In return, you will have the opportunity to work with a passionate team committed to helping keep Aoteoroa’s marine environment safe, clean and secure.

View position description here. 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor of Laws or higher;
• Admission as Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand and a current practising certificate (or eligibility to hold one);
• A minimum of 5 years plus post-admission experience;
• Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation and apply common law principles to relevant functions and obligations under a law framework;
• Sound Public Law knowledge and experience with proven skills in researching and preparing legal opinions;
• Sound knowledge of or interest in International Law and legislative drafting;
• Experience in maritime law, regulation, or international law would be an advantage.

Other good stuff

'Navigating your next' with us means many good things. You'll be part of an excellent team where there is plenty of scope to learn, upskill and explore your options.

How to Apply

Please apply on-line directly through the Maritime NZ website.
Here you can upload your CV and cover letter. For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. For any other enquiries please contact Jo Attewell on [email protected].

Applications for this role close on Wednesday 15th March 2023.

Please note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.