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Senior Solicitor, Scheme & Corporate

Wellington, Greater WellingtonFull-time$118k2026-10-03 → 2026-10-19

Core

Senior legal advisor supporting business groups within ACC's Scheme and Corporate team, translating complex legal issues into practical advice for lawful operation.

Role type

Senior Solicitor (Public Law & Corporate)

Builds

Legal advice and guidance for ACC's Accident Compensation Scheme operations

Domain

Public Law, Crown Entity, Insurance/Health Sector

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Public law expertise, statutory scheme advice, Crown entity powers knowledge, privacy law, strategic legal judgment, professional leadership/mentoring

Preferred skills

Insurance/health/Crown entity environment experience, Te Tiriti o Waitangi application

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Partner with Legal, Privacy & Ethics function to support business groups; advise on legislative and regulatory framework (Accident Compensation Act 2001, information-sharing laws, public law obligations); provide clear, solutions-focused legal advice on complex issues; lead specialist legal advice on statutory schemes and Crown entity powers.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership/mentoring responsibilities