In-house Legal Counsel

3 months ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Infinitas Full time

Fast growing private healthcare company
- Take ownership of all commercial legal functions
- Great Company Culture

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and engaging inhouse legal counsel to work for a large fast-growing company in the private healthcare sector.

We are looking for someone who has the ability to head up the legal function for the company and take ownership of the commercial legal aspects across the company’s operations.

As indicated above the role has the responsibility for all legal aspects of the company (excluding employment law) but specifically focuses on the below core areas:

- Commercial property and lease management - The company has over 50 sites across the country with multiple leases and subleases arrangements.
- Commercial contracts - Working across the business to ensure all commercial contracts are meeting the best interests of the company
- Company Secretarial
- Mergers and Acquisition - The company is growing and this role is pivotal ensuring potential M&A contract activities are timely and accurate to ensure settlement takes place.
- Leadership - Although a stand-alone role this role needs a strong leader who can take ownership and deliver on all legal aspects and engage with the executive team and other senior stakeholders within the company.

It is important that you are able to engage with multiple internal and external stakeholders and have a people centric view enabling you to form meaningful relationships with all stakeholders.

The role is a busy and varied one and we are looking for people who can operate in a high pace environment with a solution-oriented approach who want the opportunity to do good work. Additionally, you will have high attention to detail, strong communication skills and high EQ and have the ability to be hands on.

You will have access to outsourced legal firms for high level complex matters so there is that level of support if needed.

It is important to note that this role does not have responsibility for employment law.

The company is a great place to work with a great culture and is at the beginning stage of a positive change project that allows for significant improvements to be made across the business. This role is seen as critical to the continued success of the organisation.

You will be working closely with a supportive and talented CFO who will give you the autonomy to operate and add value to this role, but also the broader organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop their career, show leadership and drive meaningful change.

There are real opportunities for the right person to develop their career and add value to this amazing organisation.


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