Solicitor, Resource Management
We are looking to expand our Resource Management team and have an opportunity available for a solicitor to join our Auckland office.
Summary about this job
Corporate & Commercial Law
Company: DLA Piper New Zealand
Location: Auckland
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +64-9-531-6901
Fax: +64-3-146-3322
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Detail information about job Solicitor, Resource Management. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Are you a Solicitor with a passion for Resource Management?
- Are you keen to join a supportive team and build your career with a global firm?
- Then come and join the Auckland office at DLA Piper!
Position: Solicitor
Team: Resource Management
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
DLA Piper New Zealand is the only truly global business law firm operating in New Zealand. With lawyers in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we provide a seamless service, advising international clients doing business in New Zealand and New Zealand organisations doing business elsewhere. Being the only truly global business law firm in New Zealand says a lot about the work and projects we get involved with.
Joining our New Zealand offices means you become part of a strong, skilled group of people recognised for their unmatched client service and down-to-earth, pragmatic manner. We have a truly international presence, award-winning reputation and a proven track record of exceptional growth.
About The Role
At DLA Piper New Zealand, our success depends upon our most important asset - our people.
We are looking to expand our Resource Management team and have an opportunity available for a solicitor to join our Auckland office. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years PQE experience as a solicitor with a passion for and some experience in resource management. Ideally, you will also have some local government experience.
We have a diverse and established resource management practice, with a strong client base and a particular focus on local government and government clients. This role will provide the opportunity to undertake a variety of challenging resource management work in a supportive environment that offers professional development.
To be successful in this role you will need to have a strong client focus, as well as excellent legal, analytical and interpersonal skills that allow you to deliver commercial solutions for clients. You will ideally have experience in plan changes and appeals, resource consent appeals, and designations. Experience working with local authorities and an interest in resource management litigation is also ideal.
If you are looking for a role that allows you to be part of a close-knit team, working in a fast-paced environment then this opportunity will appeal to you. We are looking for a team player, who will continue to offer the high levels of service that our clients have come to expect. This means that you will be required to have outstanding organisation skills and the ability to manage your own workload. You will be highly motivated, with a mature approach to your work.
At DLA Piper we invest in our people. We offer an environment where personal leadership is strong and encouragement is the norm. Our supportive and collaborative teams are solutions focused and determined to provide an outstanding service to our clients.
A career with DLA Piper New Zealand means being an integral part of an exciting team. We can offer you the opportunity to work with quality clients, talented lawyers, and provide stimulating work. If you think you have what it takes and this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, we want to hear from you.