Legal Advocate

This specialist organisation led and run by its members, has a long and proud history of giving a voice to its professional membership base and creating an advocacy platform for them.

Regularly consulted by various government ministries and media, the organisation stands out as the expert body in their field.

The Role

Reporting to the Vice President - Legal and Operations Manager, while also receiving mentorship and guidance from the inhouse General Counsel, the Advocate provides professional representation and support to the members in all aspects of their employment. In addition, the Advocate actions the associations industrial strategy to drive improvements in this dynamic sector.

More specifically you will be:

Providing professional collective representation and support in employment matters (including the negotiation of collective agreements)

Building constructive relationships with industry stakeholders

Supporting individual members with employment disputes, investigations, and mediation

Keeping up to date with all relevant changes to legislation, understanding and communicating their impact to members

Producing high-quality legal research, analysis and opinions on issues related to employment and industry law

Driving member engagement and identifying opportunities for promoting collective bargaining and campaigns on relevant issues.

Your Background

Relevant tertiary qualification (holding a current practicing certificate is not required but could be advantageous)

Ideally 2+ years of experience in a professional industrial relations OR employment relations OR advocacy role, however recent law graduates will be considered

Excellent knowledge and understanding of NZ employment law and its practical application

Prior experience with computer-based legal research and document management systems

Exposure to rational problem-solving techniques and interest-based bargaining beneficial

Current NZ drivers’ licence (this role will involve some domestic travel which may occur with limited notice).

Personal Attributes

Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to form working relationships with a wide range of people

Proactive and professional attitude

Well organised, adaptable and capable of multi-tasking in a busy environment

Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others

An ability to uphold the strictest standards of confidentiality.

This organisation exists to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of its membership. If you are passionate about using your ability to advocate on behalf of a broad range of professionals, this is the role you have been looking for. Apply today!

For further information, please contact Cohesion; Rachel McNaughton on 0277 333 81+.