Intermediate Solicitor

Location Wellington, New Zealand Sector Legal Salary 76,000.00 NZD to 102,000.00 NZD per annum Benefits Volunteer day Intermediate Solicitor About the organisation The Real Estate Authority (REA) is the independent government agency that regulates the New Zealand Real Estate profession. Our purpose is to promote and protect the interests of consumers and promote public confidence in the performance of real estate agency work.  REA is a high performing respected conduct regulator with a critical role in the real estate sector. We license real estate agents, oversee the code of conduct, continuing professional development and the complaints and discipline process. We are a proactive, evidence-led regulator committed to supporting high standards of conduct in the profession and protecting consumer interests. We strive to understand and serve the needs of New Zealand’s diverse communities in all of our work.  REA offers a diverse and inclusive work environment. We welcome people who bring a range of perspectives, skills and experience including those who may bring a Māori and Pacific Peoples perspective.  About the role In this role you will be given the opportunity to expand your litigation experience and independently manage a caseload of tribunal cases with the support of very experienced in-house senior colleagues. You will also:

• be responsible for providing legal advice and opinions in relation to licensing and disciplinary processes
• due to the nature and size of REA, interact with colleagues across the organisation including the Chief Executive and Complaints Assessment Committees
• work on a range of interesting and unique work pertaining to relevant legislation, regulations and codes
• have plenty of opportunity to engage with external legal providers
• contribute to policy and practice development to ensure REAs activities meet the highest possible standards

About you You will have 3 years’ PQE, with experience manging litigation and/or appearing before Tribunals or Court either within private practice or an in-house environment. As well as being able to hold a NZ practising certificate, you will also have some or all of the following:

• a strong understanding of regulatory regimes and the machinery of government
• experience working with legislative change and legal policy development
• knowledge of the principles of property and public law
• excellent communication and a collaborative working style
• evidence a regard for diverse perspectives, ensuring the fair treatment of all people

How to apply For more information, please contact Chris Stewart, Principal Consultant at Niche Recruitment on 021 539 043, or to apply please send your covering letter and CV through ‘apply now’ or to chris.stewart@nicherecruitment.co.nz. Applications will be considered as soon as they are received, and the job will close as soon as the role is filled.   Please note that our offices will be closed from 22 December 2023 to 8 January 2023, applications and enquiries will be accepted during this period but may not be responded to until after 8 January. #J-18808-Ljbffr