Legal Counsel

4 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Robert Walters New Zealand Full time

The successful candidate will have the chance to work in a reputable and supportive organisation that values cultural diversity and inclusion, employee well-being and personal development. This candidate will report to the organisation's Head of Legal and offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic organisation across a breadth of work such as commercial drafting and review, employment law, legal advisory and risk management, compliance, and research.

Key Responsibilities
As a Legal Counsel, your role will be pivotal in providing comprehensive legal support across the organisation. You will be responsible for:

  • reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts from various departments, ensuring they align with organisational goals and comply with legal standards;
  • providing guidance on disciplinary matters, employee claims, and benefits inquiries as well as legal opinions on employment agreements;
  • providing internal legal advice for clients and management, addressing day-to-day legal inquiries and issues;
  • enhancing contract processes and compliance through collaboration with the procurement team;
  • drafting, reviewing and assessing legal documentation together with the Head of Legal;
  • managing litigation with external counsel;
  • remaining updated on all legislation affecting the organisation and ensure relevant departments are informed of new or proposed legislation.

To be successful in the role you should have:
The ideal candidate for the Legal Counsel position brings:

  • LLB and a valid NZLS practising certificate;
  • +2 PQE, experience in Sports Law and/or Employment Law is valuable;
  • Strong understanding of regulations and legislation impacting operations;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
  • Attention to detail and thorough in the drafting, review and assessment legal documents, including legal reporting.

Don't delay applying as we will be shortlisting candidates this week. Apply now to join a forward thinking and diverse Sports Organisation.

If you have further questions about the role, please reach out to Suanne Briggs at suanne.briggs@robertwalters.co.nz or 09 374 7350.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Suanne Briggs on +64 9 3747300.

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Generalist & in-house

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Auckland CBD

Salary: Negotiable

Job Reference: 2041950/001

Date posted: 2 March 2025

Consultant: Suanne Briggs

Come join our global team of creative thinkers, problem solvers and game changers. We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture and expert training.

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