08/01/10 by admin | In-house jobs | No Comments »
Employer/advertiser: Momentum
Location: Wellington CBD
Job type: Ongoing - part time
Closing date: 11 August 2010
Description:
Our client, an industry regulatory body, seeks a senior lawyer to fill the role of Investigator. The Investigator investigates and reports on alleged material breaches of industry rules and regulations, with the aim of effecting settlements wherever possible and referring unsettled matters to the Rulings Panel for determination. They may also be required to provide submissions and prosecute the matter at hearings.
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
• An LLB with a current practising certificate
• Experience in litigation, court advocacy and dispute resolution processes
• A confident and fair manner in dealing with litigious parties
• A well developed ability to analyse complex information, often within tight timeframes
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• A sound understanding of the principles of natural justice
• An understanding of effective investigative processes
The degree of investigation activity is dependent on the nature and frequency of alleged rule beaches. Over the past twelve months the investigator has averaged two to three days per week and there have been significant peaks and troughs. Accordingly, the investigator needs to have sufficient flexibility to be available as and when required. May suit barrister.
Applications close Wednesday, 11 August.
To apply, please visit www.momentum.co.nz and enter reference number 23131 on the home page. Alternatively, email your CV to wellingtonjobs@momentum.co.nz quoting the reference number. For further information in strict confidence, please contact Carla Wellington or Melissa Sommerville on (04) 499 6161.
06/09/10 by admin | Jobs, Lawyer - private practice, Other North Island, Permanent/full-time, Role, Type, Wellington | Comments Off
Description:
• Work one on one with your clients
• Be supported by highly skilled practitioners
Reporting to two highly respected Partners, you will be exposed to a variety of family law matters which will see you provide advice in relation to child care and relationship property matters.
To be seriously considered, you will have a strong academic background and a minimum of 2 yrs proven experience providing advice in relation to child care and relationship property matters. You will also have legal aid status, an ability to overcome stressful situations and achieve results for your clients and you will be well organised in your work and able to work autonomously, taking responsibility for your client files.
With an excellent reputation that extends beyond the Hawke’s Bay, Gifford Devine attracts a quality client base. Working within this team of highly skilled and knowledgeable practitioners, you will be regularly advised of the latest practices and technology and will be given every opportunity to move ahead in your career.
Gifford Devine’s offices are modern and corporate in appearance and the environment is supportive and team focused.
If you are keen to achieve career progression, want more time to pursue interests outside of work and desire to relocate to the beautiful Hawke’s Bay for the long term, we want to hear from you!
To apply, please visit www.momentum.co.nz and enter reference number 21937 on the home page. Alternatively, email your CV to jobs@momentum.co.nz quoting the reference number. For further information in strict confidence, please contact Jennifer Little on (04) 499 6161.
06/09/10 by admin | Jobs, Lawyer - private practice, Other North Island, Permanent/full-time, Wellington | Comments Off
Description:
• Establish your reputation as a leading Family Lawyer
• This beautiful art deco city offers an incredible lifestyle
Supporting Alan Davies – Senior Counsel for Child, you will be involved in all aspects of matrimonial and family law including domestic violence and child care matters and relationship property.
To be seriously considered for this position, you must have a current New Zealand practising certificate, a strong academic background, and a minimum of 3 years proven experience in child care and relationship property matters. You will also be a level 1 or 2 legal aid provider with considerable court experience capable of achieving successful outcomes for clients. You must demonstrate good judgment, a professional and mature manner and the ability to work well autonomously, at times under pressure. You will ideally have a connection to the Hawke’s Bay or be in a position to give a serious commitment to this firm for the long term.
This large, established and progressive law firm takes a keen interest in the development of its solicitors and regularly conducts in-house training and seminars. The environment is relaxed and friendly, and this supportive team will ensure you reach your potential and achieve your career goals. The firm encourages staff to maintain a balanced lifestyle and many of the firm’s solicitors are actively involved in community sports.
Let Willis Toomey Robinson invest in your career over the long term, and establish your reputation in the market as a leading Family Lawyer.
To apply, please visit www.momentum.co.nz and enter reference number 21985 on the home page. Alternatively, email your CV to jobs@momentum.co.nz quoting the reference number. For further information in strict confidence, please contact Jennifer Little on (04) 499 6161.
06/09/10 by tdomf_e5459 | Jobs, Lawyer - in-house, Location, Permanent/full-time, Role, Type, Wellington | Comments Off
Description:
• In-house environment
• Min 7 years PQE
• Tax, commercial, competition
Utilise your litigation and advocacy skills, all the way to the Court of Appeal, in a well respected, large, in-house legal team. Your knowledge and expertise with regard to commercial, tax or competition law, along with advocacy skills, is highly sought after. The team is in growth mode. On that basis, it is able to seek applications from litigation lawyers who are who want exposure to quality work.
If you have excellent oral and written communication skills, along with a flair for relationship management, we would love to hear from you. It goes without saying that your academic transcript will be excellent, you will have proved your research skills within a professional environment, and you can cope with pressure.
Applications close Friday, 4 June at 5pm.
To apply, please visit www.momentum.co.nz and enter reference number 22418 on the home page. Alternatively, email your CV and a copy of your official academic transcript to wellingtonjobs@momentum.co.nz quoting the reference number. For further information in strict confidence, please contact Frieda Crawford on (04) 978 1803 or Melissa Sommerville on (04) 978 1831.
06/09/10 by tdomf_e5459 | Jobs, Lawyer - in-house, Permanent/full-time, Role, Type, Wellington | Comments Off
Description:
Commercial Team
Corporate Legal is a specialist legal team within Inland Revenue that advises on general legal issues. The Corporate Legal team does not deal with any tax-technical matters.
We are looking for a Senior Solicitor (preferably five plus years experience) to advise in the commercial law team with a particular emphasis on IT contracting. The role offers exciting, interesting and challenging work. In addition to great legal work, the role also provides for genuine work/life balance.
Senior IT Specialist
As a senior member of the Corporate Legal team you will:
Negotiate and draft complex IT contracts and other commercial contracts
Advise on a broad range of legal issues of corporate significance
Manage the provision of advice by external legal providers
Advise senior management
Have good relationship management skills for interacting with our clients and external counsel
Have a thorough understanding of commercial law and a proven ability to accurately assess legal risks and provide sensible solutions
Hold a current New Zealand practising certificate.
If you are interested in this opportunity please refer view the job expectation. To learn more about this role please contact Trent Maulder on 04 890 1688 or email trent.maulder@ird.govt.nz.
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to careers@ird.govt.nz quoting vacancy number TM2121.
Applications close on Friday, 18 June 2010.
05/13/10 by tdomf_e5459 | Jobs, Lawyer - in-house, Permanent/full-time, Role, Type, Wellington | Comments Off
Description:
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to be a part of a well established, experienced environmental and resource management private practice team. The team is experienced in all areas of resource management law, and operates with depth and focus. You will work in a collaborative and strategic manner with clients, in order to achieve the best possible outcome.
You will have a minimum of 5 years experience as a Resource Management Solicitor. You will have knowledge and experience with regard to the following: large scale infrastructure work, energy (thermal, hydro and wind generation projects), oil and gas exploration and development, coastal (reclamations, commercial port and marina developments, and aquaculture), large-scale retail developments, dairy, forestry, quarrying, and petroleum retailing.
To apply, please visit www.momentum.co.nz and enter reference number 22159 on the home page. Alternatively, email your CV and a copy of your official academic transcript to wellingtonjobs@momentum.co.nz quoting the reference number. For further information in strict confidence, please contact Frieda Crawford on (04) 978 1803 or Melissa Sommerville on (04) 499 6161.
Applications close on Friday, 21 May, 2010, at 5pm.
05/13/10 by tdomf_e5459 | Jobs, Lawyer - in-house, Lawyer - private practice, Permanent/full-time, Role, Type, Wellington | Comments Off
Description:
• Wellington, New Zealand
• Private practice opportunity
• Senior Associate level – succession planning
Our client is one of New Zealand’s leading full-service commercial law firms, with offices in Auckland and Wellington. It is currently seeking a senior lawyer to join the Energy and Resources team in Wellington.
You will utilise your knowledge and experience in energy, resources and related infrastructure projects, in order to advise on legal issues facing those who participate in these areas, for example: risk analysis; contract negotiation and preparation; contract analysis; relevant competition law and regulatory regimes; project entities and structures; project financing and project acquisitions and divestments.
Our client is looking for a mix of general Corporate Advisory experience (private practice) and specialist experience (either in-house or private practice). A lawyer at Senior Associate level is preferred. The successful candidate will have the ability to:
• Interact easily with the partnership;
• Supervise and mentor junior staff;
• Continue to build their knowledge and experience in the energy sector, in order to become an expert and ‘thought leader’;
• Continue to develop existing client relationships; and
• Take a key role in the business development of new client relationships.
To apply, please visit www.momentum.co.nz and enter reference number 22150 on the home page. Alternatively, email your CV to wellingtonjobs@momentum.co.nz quoting the reference number. For further information in strict confidence, please contact Frieda Crawford on (04) 978 1803 or Melissa Sommerville on (04) 978 1831.
04/27/10 by tdomf_e5459 | Auckland, Christchurch, Jobs, Lawyer - in-house, Location, Permanent/full-time, Role, Type, Wellington | Comments Off
Description:
Location: Auckland (Oracle House), Wellington or Christchurch
The Legal and Technical Services business unit (LTS) provides legal and technical advice to internal clients to ensure consistent application of the law and protection of the integrity of the tax system. As a solicitor, you will maintain a strong customer focus amongst a team of taxation and legal experts, contribute significantly to the delivery of LTS outcomes and network accordingly.
At this level you will work on a broad range of legal issues and be actively leading cases within the disputes resolution regime. These issues may be complex requiring significant technical research and problem solving skills. You will work largely autonomously on complex issues and make recommendations, decisions and where appropriate exercise statutory delegations in this context.
The ideal Level 3 Solicitor candidate:
• has knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices underlying the New Zealand tax system and legislation, including sound understanding of, and preferably experience in New Zealand’s business environment and current tax issues in New Zealand;
• a strong customer service ethic;
• can demonstrate superior decision making, problem solving, and relationship management skills; and
• has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Eligibility to hold a practising certificate is essential for this role.
To apply for this position please forward your cover letter and CV to careers@ird.govt.nz quoting reference number GD11216. For further information about this position please contact Georgia on 04 890 4674.
To view a copy of the job description and the written example please view this role on www.jobs.govt.nz under the same title.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 7 May 2010.
04/27/10 by tdomf_e5459 | Christchurch, Jobs, Lawyer - in-house, Permanent/full-time | Comments Off
Description:
Are you looking for a stimulating and rewarding role? Do you have a strong customer focus? Do you enjoy the challenge of meeting critical deadlines? Do you have a litigation focus?
Legal and Technical Services Christchurch are looking for a Junior or Intermediate (Level 1-2) solicitor to work with a highly experienced team delivering legal advice to internal customers on tax, child support, tax debt and criminal offending against the Revenue Acts.
You will be responsible for providing advice on the recovery of tax debt, as well as the interpretation of tax laws and taking a proactive role in the resolution of tax disputes. Legal and Technical Services has a strong litigation focus with solicitors regularly appearing on a range of litigation matters.
You will have the ability to work effectively in an open office environment and are adaptable to the fast changing technology and electronic environment. You demonstrate excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills; have a litigation focus and the ability to represent the Inland Revenue in Court; good analytical and written communication skills; and are committed to developing your competence in areas of law administered by Inland Revenue and contributing to a positive team environment.
With a pragmatic approach to problem solving, you have a sound academic record and ability to engage in legal research. You are confident with you ability to grow into the role and also enjoy the challenges and rewards of discussing technical issues within a team environment. Last, but certainly not least, you demonstrate the highest level of integrity, ethics and work standards.
Applicants must hold, or be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate.
The position is located in Christchurch.
To find out more about these opportunities, please contact Georgia Dry on 04 890 4674. To apply, please forward your cover letter, CV and completed written sample to careers@ird.govt.nz quoting vacancy number GD11219.
To view a copy of the job description and the written example please view this role on www.jobs.govt.nz under the same title.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 7 May 2010.
04/27/10 by tdomf_e5459 | Christchurch, Jobs, Lawyer - in-house, Location, Permanent/full-time, Role, Type | Comments Off
Description:
Are you looking for a stimulating and rewarding role? Do you have a strong customer focus? Do you enjoy the challenge of meeting critical deadlines? Do you have a strong litigation focus?
Legal and Technical Services Christchurch are looking for experienced solicitors to work with a highly experienced team delivering legal advice to internal customers on tax, child support, tax debt and criminal offending against the Revenue Acts.
You will be responsible for providing advice on the recovery of tax debt, as well as the interpretation of tax laws and taking a proactive role in the resolution of tax disputes. Legal and Technical Services has a strong litigation focus with solicitors regularly appearing on a range of litigation matters.
You will have a minimum of four years experience PQE and preferably have gained a Diploma in Litigation. You will have the ability to work effectively in an open office environment and are adaptable to the fast changing technology and electronic environment. You demonstrate excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills; strong analytical and written communication skills; and are committed to developing your competence in areas of law administered by Inland Revenue and contributing to a positive team environment.
With a pragmatic approach to problem solving, you have a sound academic record and expertise in legal research. You are confident to work independently and also enjoy the challenges and rewards of discussing complex technical issues within a team environment. Last, but certainly not least, you demonstrate the highest level of integrity, ethics and work standards.
Applicants must hold, or be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate.
The position is located in Christchurch.
To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Georgia Dry on 04 890 4674. To apply, please forward your cover letter, CV and completed written exercise to careers@ird.govt.nz quoting vacancy number GD11218.
To view a copy of the job description and the written example please view this role on www.jobs.govt.nz under the same title.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 7 May 2010.
