About the employer:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a skilled and passionate team that makes a real difference by helping to resolve complaints about consumer rights in the health sector.

About the role:

The role of the Senior Legal Counsel is to assist the Commissioner’s independent prosecutor to make independent decisions on cases referred by the Commissioner and to take proceedings before the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal, the Human Rights Review Tribunal, and the courts.

Working independently, you will need the experience to work with service providers, consumers, witnesses and other professional bodies in the sector.

Using your litigation experience, you will prepare files, charges, submissions and evidence for Tribunal and Court proceedings.  Part of the role is also to undertake research and provide advice and recommendations.

About you:

Perhaps you are in another regulatory environment seeking change or in private practise looking for a transition that will allow you to use your skills in a different way?  Our client is open to someone seeking a change of direction as long as your experience stacks up.  5 years PQE is the minimum they will consider as they already have a Legal Counsel in the team – as a Senior you need to operate at a higher level and with independence.

What you will bring to the role:

• We are looking for a minimum 5 years PQE – this is not a learning opportunity, we need independence and experience
• Confidence to deal with service providers, consumers, professional bodies, witnesses and relevant government agencies
• You will have confidence and experience to provide recommendations to the Commissioner and your line Manager
• Experience to manage a caseload independently
• Strong legal research skills

What’s in it for you:

• An experienced small team of four to be part of
• Wellington based
• Purposeful and meaningful work

Take action:

Curious? To find out more call Anita or Jude for a confidential korero today.

Please note that due to the increased number of applications being received for our vacancies, we are only able to respond to successful applicants.

Please note: only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.