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Te Tūranga | About the role

This is a fixed term opportunity for 12 months working with our legal experts in the Commercial/Contracts, Governance, Privacy and Property Team. The role is an amazing opportunity for an experienced practitioner to discover work life balance and flexible working with a fun and supportive team. The role is a full-time position with the potential to negotiate part-time hours for the right person.

We are looking for a Commercial Contracts expert to provide specialist support and advice to relevant teams across Council. The role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your experience and be involved in key projects that will shape Tauranga City through a time of huge growth and development. You will be working on a range of new and exciting projects and play a key role in managing stakeholder relationships.

Ngā Pukenga | What you'll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• Bachelor of Laws degree
• 5+ years PQE
• Proven experience in Commercial Contract law
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills

 Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga's largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Cindy Gillman-Bate at cindy.gillman-bate@tauranga.govt.nz

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please visit our application page here. 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applications will close upon the appointment of a successful candidate.

• Our selection process may include behavioural interview(s), psychometric and ability assessments, reference checks, and pre-employment screening.
• Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or contact from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy. If/where Tauranga City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our network of agencies. We ask that you please do not contact Tauranga City Council or any of its employees regarding vacancies. Tauranga City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to such unsolicited contact.