Legal Counsel

4 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Robert Walters New Zealand Full time
Our client, a well-known sports organisation, is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their team.
This role reports to the organisation's Head of Legal and offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic organisation, with a primary focus on reviewing and drafting contracts, assisting with employment related matters, and policy drafting.
The successful candidate will have the chance to work in a supportive environment that values individual differences and diversity, while also offering opportunities for personal development.
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 of legal documents, including legal reporting.
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_TIMESpecialism: Legal Focus: Generalist & in-house Workplace Type: On-site Experience Level: Associate Location: St Johns Hill Salary: Negotiable Job Reference: 2041950/001 Date posted: 28 February 2025 Consultant: Suanne Briggs
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