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Job Offer: Senior Solicitor:ministryofjusticeJob description:Job DescriptionSenior Solicitor – Office of Legal CounselNZ Ministry of Justice, Wellington City Te whiwhinga mahi/The opportunity We are pursuing a Senior Solicitor to join our Legal Advice Team in the Office of Legal Counsel at the Ministry of Justice, Te T?h? o te Ture. We provide a broad range of specialist public law and commercial law advice across all areas of Ministry of Justice operations. We give legal advice about functions, powers, and tasks relating to the Ministry’s administration and support services for courts and tribunals, and other legal services provided by the Ministry. We advise on the Ministry’s procurement, contracting, property, ICT, and other commercial activities. We supervise litigation and disputes that involve the Ministry or judicial agents. Our work often touches on constitutional and administrative law, information law, employment law, Crown-M?ori legal issues, and civil and criminal procedure. Our team is responsible for advising Ministers on compensation claims for wrongful conviction and imprisonment, extradition requests, and the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act. At present, we are particularly keen to hear from candidates who are practiced and interested in advising on contract and commercial law and ICT contracts. However, team members can typically expect to work across many of our subject areas. We are a collegial and supportive team. The position is a full-time one, but we also welcome applications from people who may wish to work part-time. Our team supports flexible working. We are committed to building expertise in te ao M?ori and te reo M?ori. He p?kenga tou/expertise and practice To be prosperous in the function you will: » be eligible to hold a practising certificate » have significant practice providing legal advice of a high quality to internal and external clients » demonstrate well developed communication and relationship management expertise. Ko wai m?tou/Who we are At Te T?h? o te Ture – the Ministry of Justice, we’re committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa. Joining the Ministry of Justice means you will become part of an inclusive organisation that values you and the communities we serve. It’s our promise to ensure our workplace is one where our people feel healthy and safe, supported and able to be themselves at work. We value respect as the foundation for building a positive workplace culture and one where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. Utu ?-tau/income The remuneration band for this function will be between $103,540 and $146,174 located on expertise and practice. Tono mai/How to apply To apply, click the apply button below to be directed to our careers website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter. Applications close on Monday, 1 May 2023. However we will be reviewing CV’s as they come in and inviting prosperous candidates to interview before the close date. If you have any questions, Contact Us byrecruitment@justice.govt.nz How to submit the application:To apply please go to: https://apply.justice.govt.nz/jobs/MOJ-1712469Skills:
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