Senior Solicitor I Legislation

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Wellington, New Zealand
Base: $118,390 - $160,472; bonus/equity: not speci...
On-site
Public law skills
Cabinet and parliamentary processes
Legal advice on legislation
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking a Senior Solicitor for its Legislation Team in Wellington, New Zealand. The role requires at least five years of post-qualification experience in public law and legislative support, offering a competitive salary and flexible working options

Job Summary

  • Join MBIE’s legislation team and help deliver MBIE’s substantial and complex legislative programme.
  • This creates opportunities for our lawyers to work on legislation across a range of different regulatory systems depending on their experience and interest.
  • Flexible working options available to support work-life balance.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking a Senior Solicitor for its Legislation Team in Wellington, New Zealand. The role requires at least five years of post-qualification experience in public law and legislative support, offering a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Salary

Base: $118,390 - $160,472; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: + KiwiSaver

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Public law skills
  • Cabinet and Parliamentary processes
  • Legal advice on legislation
  • Client service attitude
  • Relationship management skills

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative and collegial team
  • Support to colleagues
  • Interest in regulatory matters

Key Requirements

  • At least five+ years PQE
  • Tertiary qualification in law
  • Current practising certificate
  • Legal right to live and work in NZ

Work Rights

Legal right to live and work in NZ

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