Advogado Pleno focusing on corporate law tasks at MAG, ensuring compliance and providing legal consulting. Engage with internal teams and oversee corporate governance and documentation.
About the role
- Head of Legal & Governance guiding Nelson City Council’s legal and governance aspects. Leading a high-performing team and providing strategic legal advice to support effective decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-level legal and strategic advice to the Executive Leadership Team, Senior Leadership Team, elected members, and business units.
- Lead and manage the Legal & Governance teams, ensuring effective service delivery and alignment with Council priorities.
- Oversee legal risk, operations, and contract management, ensuring efficient, compliant processes.
- Provide governance oversight, ensuring legislative compliance and best-practice democratic processes.
- Lead Council’s approach to information and privacy management, including compliance with the Public Records Act and Privacy Act.
- Act as Deputy Electoral Officer, managing elections, representation reviews, and related responsibilities.
- Monitor legislative changes, advise on emerging risks, and report to Council committees on legal, governance, and compliance matters.
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a current New Zealand practising certificate.
- 12+ years’ post-qualification legal experience, ideally in local or central government, with expertise in public, regulatory, local government, or privacy law.
- Proven senior leadership experience, including managing legal or governance teams and advising executives and elected members.
- Strong political acumen and an understanding of the social, cultural, and economic context in which Council operates.
- Experience in legal risk management, strategic planning, and overseeing external legal providers.
- Familiarity with electoral processes, privacy compliance, and information management frameworks.
- A commitment to transparency, continuous improvement, and public trust.
- Additional qualifications in public administration, governance, or management (desirable).
Benefits
- A permanent, full-time senior leadership role
- Competitive remuneration and benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development and wellbeing support
- A collaborative, future-focused work environment
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