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September 24, 2024
Te Wananga o Aotearoa
Te Awamutu
PART TIME & FULL TIME & OTHER
Junior Legal Counsel
- Exciting opportunity to begin (or continue) your legal career In-House in a supportive and dynamic environment
- Fixed term, full time/part time/ (up to 37.5 hours) based in Te Awamutu (+ WFH/flexible hours)
- Very attractive remuneration package
About us
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWo A) is New Zealand’s second largest tertiary institution and the world’s largest indigenous tertiary educator, and we’ve been providing transformational education opportunities to New Zealanders for nearly 40 years. Our vision of ‘Whānau transformation through education’ drives our commitment to being at the forefront of tertiary education underpinned by Māori culture and values.
Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace where everyone is encouraged to be themselves. In return for their contribution, we offer kaimahi a range of benefits including:
- Attractive salary
- Attendance at annual ILANZ Conference
- Four extra annual leave days to celebrate Matariki and the Christmas/New Year season.
- Special leave available for sporting or cultural events.
- Tau Ora programmes that encourage wellbeing and inclusion.
- Mentoring
- Free car parking.
- Flexible work hours and work-from-home options.
About this role
You will be part of the TWo A Legal team reporting to and mentored by the Legal Counsel. You will provide general legal management services/advice covering a wide range of practice areas including Commercial, Privacy, Education, IP, Compliance, IT (Saa S, Licensing), Property and Procurement.
No two days will be alike.
About you
- Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) along with a current practising certificate
- Ideally 1-4 years PQE
- Exposure to a wide variety of legal disciplines
- Excellent research skills and sound judgement
- Exceptional relationship building abilities
- A team player who enjoys working and contributing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Developing commercial acumen together with excellent negotiation skills
- The ability to deliver expert legal advice confidently
- The ability to problem-solve, take initiative and deal with a fast-changing environment
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- A pragmatic, solutions-based approach
Apply today!
Have we outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals? Applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist, so apply now.
A position description is available on our careers website. For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz or Grace.Ockwell@twoa.ac.nz or phone Grace Ockwell confidentially on 0274 313 0839
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