Senior Legan Counsel

7 months ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Pact Group Full time

**Company Description** Join Our Legal Team: Exciting Opportunities Await**

Are you a skilled legal professional looking for a dynamic role? Look no further Our legal team is seeking a talented individual to join us. As part of our global legal team, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting our business across various domains.

As part of a small and efficient commercial team of lawyers you will with great stakeholders across a wide range of matters focusing on...............

**Key Responsibilities**:

- ** Commercial Contracting**: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts that drive our business forward.
- ** General Legal Advice**: Provide expert guidance on legal matters, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
- ** Dispute Resolution**: Handle legal disputes effectively, protecting our interests.
- ** Regulatory Support**: Stay ahead of regulatory changes and advise on compliance.
- ** Project and M&A**: Contribute to strategic initiatives and mergers/acquisitions.
- ** Legal Continuous Improvement**: Innovate and enhance our legal processes.

**Your Skills and Experience**:

- ** Experience**: You’ve operated at a similar level in private practice or in-house
- ** Industry Knowledge**: Familiarity with FMCG, property, competition, IP, OHS, HR/IR, or IT is advantageous.
- ** Regional Expertise**: Experience advising on legal matters in New Zealand and/or Asia is a plus.
- ** Communication**: Excellent oral and written skills, adaptable to different audiences.
- ** Relationship Building**: Quickly establish credibility with senior management and colleagues.
- ** Autonomy**: Work independently while collaborating effectively with the legal team.
- ** Strategic Thinking**: Understand the business impact of legal decisions.
- ** Innovation**: Bring a proactive problem-solving mindset.
- ** Professionalism**: Uphold integrity and maintain confidentiality.

**Qualifications**
- Tertiary qualifications in law
- Current Australian or New Zealand practising certificate
- Approximately 7+ years PQE

**Additional Information** As a Pact Team Member you will be able to consider our Pact Perks;**
- Free onsite car parking
- Kudos Recognition Program - earn reward points for living our Values
- Novated vehicle leasing and motor vehicle purchasing discounts
- 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers
- MyLearning - programs to boost your individual development, including leadership courses, online learning modules
- Career opportunities across our global organisation
- Great people to work with
- A growth mindset
- Values driven organisation
- Purpose led, sustainable organisation leading the circular economy


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