Senior Lawyer - Border Protection

Job description
Job Summary

As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will work closely with senior management and contribute to key decision-making processes. You'll have the opportunity to drive positive change and develop your leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

Provide quick turnaround robust and practical legal advice on issues arising under the Customs and Excise Act 2018 and other legislation that Customs enforces at the border.
Advise on policy and legislative development in the border sector, information sharing, international arrangements, and general commercial advice.
Represent Customs in response to complaints and in litigation.
Build relationships and provide advice to all of Customs' business units, the wider border sector, and, where necessary, the wider public sector.
Requirements

At least 5 years' relevant post-qualification experience as a lawyer.
Currently hold or be eligible to hold a New Zealand practising certificate.
Excellent critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to build relationships and provide advice to all of Customs' business units, the wider border sector, and, where necessary, the wider public sector.