Legal Counsel - Public Law

Auckland Council is Australasia’s largest local authority serving over 1.7 million people. Our Legal Services team plays a significant role in working to make Auckland a great place to live and a world-class city.

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our collaborative, dynamic and high performing Public Law team.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 

We are a team of public lawyers working in a flexible, collaborative and supportive environment.

This is an opportunity to work across the spectrum of public law issues within a complex organisation. The work is fast-paced, varied and high-quality with the potential to focus on your areas of interest. In the last 12 months we have been involved in high-profile judicial review litigation, supported council’s committees, responded to human rights claims, and advised on Te Tiriti o Waitangi issues.  

You will be responsible for providing sound and robust legal advice on a wide range of public law matters with the support of senior colleagues.  You will be hard working, adaptable, and able to work with a degree of autonomy. We are looking for someone who enjoys a diverse range of work, juggling multiple interesting issues and engaging with a wide range of people within and outside the organisation.

You will play a critical role in ensuring that Auckland Council acts lawfully, fairly and reasonably.

Click here to view the Position Description. 

He kōrero mōu: About you 

You’ll have a minimum of 3-4 years' legal experience preferably in public law and a real interest in public law issues. With political and organisational acumen, you will be proactive, confident and able to work collaboratively.

This is an opportunity to use your interpersonal and relationship building skills while working across a range of matters. You will be focused on solutions and be able to support the organisation in managing legal risk.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

In return, we will offer you a very flexible working environment, the knowledge and support of other like-minded professionals and an enthusiastic and hard-working team to work with.

If you are seeking a role that offers you variety, challenge and the opportunity to make a positive impact while working in a collaborative and fun environment, tono mai: apply now. 

Click here to view a snapshot of some of our employee benefits. 

Applications close: Thursday 24th of July at 11.59pm. We will be interviewing candidates as applications come through so don’t delay in applying.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Charlotte Sinclair, Talent Acquisition Consultant charlotte sinclair@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or Meredith Webb, Associate General Counsel Public Law meredith.webb@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.