{"id":16386,"date":"2026-05-25T23:15:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T23:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawfuel.com\/jobs\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=16386"},"modified":"2026-05-25T23:15:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T23:15:08","slug":"challenging-legal-role-waikato-regional-council-property-contract-law","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.lawfuel.com\/jobs\/job\/challenging-legal-role-waikato-regional-council-property-contract-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Challenging Legal Role &#8211; Waikato Regional Council &#8211; Property, Contract Law"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Trusted advisor role with autonomy across a diverse local government portfolio<\/li>\n<li>Work in a collaborative, values driven and customer focused environment<\/li>\n<li>Flexible working and modern CBD office<\/li>\n<li>Permanent + full time role<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>M\u014d te t\u016branga | About the role<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide high-quality legal advice across contracts, procurement, and property matters<\/li>\n<li>Draft and review legal documents, including agreements, leases, polices, and reports<\/li>\n<li>Support tender processes, including probity and legal risk assessment<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to maintaining a centre of excellence and best practice<\/li>\n<li>Ensure legislative compliance though monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement<\/li>\n<li>Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver practical, customer -focused legal solutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>M\u014d te tangata | About you<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong communicator with the ability to provide clear, practical legal advice<\/li>\n<li>Proven ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse stakeholders<\/li>\n<li>Highly organised with excellent time management and prioritisation skills<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable working independently and as part of a small, collaborative team<\/li>\n<li>Able to operate effectively in a fast paced, politically aware environment<\/li>\n<li>Committed to delivering high quality, customer focused outcomes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>M\u014d ng\u0101 p\u016bkenga | Qualifications and experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A law degree and current practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain one)<\/li>\n<li>At least 4 years legal experience, ideally in commercial, property, or local government law<\/li>\n<li>Strong legal research and analytical skills<\/li>\n<li>Experience drafting and reviewing contracts and legal documentation<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of local government legislation and process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>M\u014d te t\u012bma | About the team<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Part of the Business Advisory Services team with Customer &amp; Corporate Services<\/li>\n<li>A collaborative team including a senior solicitor and specialist advisors<\/li>\n<li>Focused on delivering high quality, organisation wide legal support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>M\u014d m\u0101tou | About us<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities.<\/li>\n<li>Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for and the people who share it. Our work helps look after our region&#8217;s water, soil, air, geothermal areas and coasts &#8211; so we can all enjoy these precious resources for generations to come.<\/li>\n<li>Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role to play in the delivery of exceptional customer service.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019d like to understand more about what we do please click here\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.waikatoregion.govt.nz\/council\/about-us\/the-work-we-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The work we do | Waikato Regional Council.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better. Together, we\u2019ll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people\u2019s lives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>M\u014d te tuku tono | How to apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on 7 June 2026.<\/li>\n<li>For a copy of the role description, please click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/waikatorc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PeopleCapability\/IQAE0LXXm5U6RJ6MF2hw9X2kAdsN5km6oEOtCv8-Zh1O3lo?e=ickymg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>If you have any questions about the role, please contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:human.resources@waikatoregion.govt.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">human.resources@waikatoregion.govt.nz<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Please click \u2018apply\u2019 and include your CV &amp; cover letter as a pdf. 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