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He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare
Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata
When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy
Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day!
We’re seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join our Legal and Governance team. Reporting to the Head of Legal and Governance, you’ll provide high-quality legal and governance services that support Watercare’s strategic objectives and compliance obligations.
About the role
As a key member of the legal team, you will:
- Provide legal and governance advice to senior Watercare staff, including the Executive and subject matter experts.
- Advise on legislative changes, coordinate and draft submissions, and support implementation across the business.
- Work on a variety of non-contentious and contentious matters.
- Review and approve board reports, policies, charters, and terms of reference for the Watercare Board and its committees.
- Attend and minute board and committee meetings.
- Assist with Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 requests and Ombudsman enquiries.
- Support governance obligations, including directors’ duties, Constitution and Charter responsibilities, and conflict management.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to project work as allocated by the Head of Legal and Governance.
- Help foster a collaborative, positive culture and share best practices within the team and wider business.
Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you
In this role you will bring:
- 3+ years’ experience in a legal firm or in-house legal position after graduation.
- Large law firm experience (desirable)
- Experience in giving legal advice to stakeholders.
- In-house legal experience working in or with Central or Local Government (desirable)
- Strong attention to detail.
- High level of resilience.
- Ability to relate to a range of different people.
- Strong can-do attitude and ability to manage deadlines.
- Willingness to think broadly and take on new challenges.
Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you
We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:
• Training and development opportunities
• Life and income protection insurance plans
• Generous parental leave
• Employee discounts at a range of large retailers
Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply
Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.
