Legal Counsel

3 weeks 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 ensuring 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 thoroughness in drafting, reviewing, and assessing 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_TIMESpecialism: Legal Focus: Generalist & in-house Workplace Type: On-site Experience Level: Associate Location: Auckland CBDSalary: 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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