Principal Counsel, Commercial

2 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

New year, new opportunity - be part of a strong in-house legal team
- Bring your experience in managing the legal risk profile of a large and complex environment
- Permanent opportunity based in Wellington or Auckland

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityDue to internal promotion, we are looking for a Principal Counsel, Commercial who will play a crucial role in leading legal efforts encompassing commercial, infrastructure, technology, privacy, governance, health and safety and insurance for the Agency. The work we do is varied and complex, and we're seeking individuals proactive in project setup, navigating complexities, and excelling in communication to build robust stakeholder relationships. With diverse and intricate tasks, the role demands open-mindedness, solution-oriented thinking, and an innovative approach.Key to this role is offering specialised legal advice as well as supporting the General Counsel, Commercial in strategic planning, and mentoring the team.Ko koe tēnei | About youTo be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Experience in managing many of the commercial, public, administrative and privacy legal aspects of a large complex organisation
- 8+ years of post-qualification experience
- A broad range of legal experience
- Experience in providing support on the development of commercial strategies
- An understanding of the public and administrative law overlay that applies to a Crown Entity
- The ability to connect effectively with colleagues in an environment where there is overlap between the work that teams do
- Experience in actively managing the legal risk profile of an organisation in a large and complex environment.
- Broad legal experience in regulatory environments
- A tertiary qualification in Law
- Current New Zealand Law Society Practising Certificate

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.View the Position Description.Ko wai mātou | About usAt NZ Transport Agency - Waka Kotahi, it all starts with our people. Our performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. Waka Kotahi has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years time.The Commercial and Corporate group provides key specialist corporate functions that are core to enabling NZTA - Waka Kotahi to run efficiently and to achieve organisational excellence internally and for the land transport system.Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.

**Rā Katinga | Applications close**: 15 February 2024

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.


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