Core
Provide expert in-house legal advice to Ministers and the Ministry on public and environmental law, with a focus on policy, legislative development, climate change, and the resource management system.
Role type
In-house Solicitor (Public Sector)
Builds
Legal advice, policy frameworks, and litigation management for government operations
Domain
Public sector law, environmental law, resource management
Required skills
Government sector experience, Public law expertise, Environmental law expertise, Litigation management, Policy and legislative development, Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding
Preferred skills
Te ao Māori cultural understanding
Technologies
Legal research databases, Government policy frameworks
Responsibilities
Advise Ministers and the Ministry on public and environmental law issues, Support policy and legislative development, Manage internal litigation proceedings, Ensure statutory compliance for Ministry operations
Seniority
Mid-level, supported by Senior Solicitors and Principal Legal Advisors