Legal Counsel

7 days ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Hato Hone St John Full time

**Company Description**
Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives.
**Job Description** Small In-house Team of the Year - In-House Lawyers Association of New Zealand (ILANZ) - 2024**

**He aha te tūranga** - About the role**:
Due to an internal promotion, we have an opportunity to join our team as Legal Counsel. The Legal Counsel reports to the General Manager - Legal and Risk, and is responsible for providing high quality and pragmatic advice, and developing legal services and resources, to ensure Hato Hone St John manages its legal obligations and organisational risks. The Legal Counsel will advise on a wide range issues, including:

- Commercial & contractual arrangements
- Regulatory & compliance issues
- Governance
- Privacy

**Qualifications** Ko wai koe**:

- About you**:

- Law degree
- Current practising certificate
- A track record of providing advice and managing legal issues within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, ideally with some in-house experience.
- Experience working in litigation is preferable.
- An ability to bring an understanding of ‘best practice’ and provide pragmatic and actionable legal advice to wide range of internal clients.
- Strong analytical, attention to detail, and critical reasoning skills.
- Strong planning, organisational skills to manage disparate activities simultaneously.

**Additional Information** Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply**
- At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs._

E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou, kia mahi haumaru ai.
- If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process._


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