Strategic Legal Advisor - Litigation

Job description
About Us

Kainga Ora is a dynamic and vital organisation responsible for transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector. We create homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive and are passionate about making a real and positive impact on their lives.

Role Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Litigation team as Senior Legal Counsel. You will contribute to the efficient and effective management of our broad litigation portfolio and enjoy a wide and varied portfolio at an interesting and challenging time for the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

You will provide solutions-focused operational and strategic legal advice on a wide range of dispute and litigation matters.
You will have experience translating legal advice into what it will mean operationally for the business.
You will build and maintain credible relationships internally and externally.
You will operate autonomously and have sufficient experience to manage a wide and varied portfolio.
What You'll Bring

A Law Degree and current practising certificate are required.
You will have 10 years of legal experience, ideally with 7 of those years in litigation and dispute resolution.
In-house experience, ideally in the government sector, is highly valued.
You will have ability and experience in providing expert guidance, including operational advice on litigation management and cost management.
What's in It for You?

We offer a range of benefits including competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and flexible working arrangements. We also provide career development opportunities, on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities to support your personal and professional growth. Read more