
Senior Legal Counsel In-House
1 month ago
6 – 9/ month Parental Leave cover role . Ideally full time but for the right person we will consider a part time role.
Our Story
Vitaco is the home of an outstanding collection of leading New Zealand and Australian supplements, health food and sports nutrition brands. Our four power brands, Nutra-Life, Healtheries, Athena and Musashi have been empowering healthier lives in Australia, New Zealand, and over 30 countries world-wide for over 100 years.
Health and wellness is our passion. From our best-in-class manufacturing capabilities to our dedicated customer service team, Vitaco employs over 500 team members in New Zealand, Australia and is dedicated to providing the highest quality products for consumers of all ages and types around the world.
Vitaco is an exciting and fast-paced company where no two days are the same We have a rare opportunity for a well-rounded, talented corporate and commercial lawyer to join our fun, high-performing in-house team in this key business partnering role.
Reporting to the President – Chief Commercial Officer and working with an experienced Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for managing and addressing a wide range of legal issues, from contracts and corporate governance to IP and disputes. You will provide constructive advice on a broad range of commercial legal issues, including intellectual property, privacy, distributor agreements, customer terms, mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and supplier agreements.
This role mitigates commercial risk, including financial liability and reputational risk for Vitaco, and will partner with Vitaco’s external support lawyers on various legal issues, ensuring the approach is consistent with our strategy. A high level of legal knowledge and expertise will be required, in tandem with commercial acumen and people leadership skills.
Ideally, we are seeking a senior lawyer with 6+ years of Post-Qualifying Experience, and ANZ/international exposure is an advantage. A New Zealand Practicing Certificate is required. Preferably, you will have a background in commercial and/or corporate law with sound analytical, contract drafting, and negotiation skills. You will be approachable and resourceful, demonstrate sound judgment and initiative, and be able to confidently engage, lead, and partner with various areas of the business and external partners. You will display a high level of professionalism and integrity.
Why is this the next great opportunity for you?
This position is very important to delivering our mission to empower healthier lives, offering challenge and the opportunity to be part of the ongoing growth and success of Vitaco.We believe diversity in our business is an asset that impacts the way we think and the way we work together. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that respects all cultures, different ways of thinking, and supports our people to perform at their best and develop to their full potential.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary -Salary will be dependent on level of experience and expertise
- Flexible working arrangements and work-life harmony
- Great discounts on our products
- Subsidised onsite cafe
- A day off on your birthday
- Wellness initiatives
- Access to naturopathic advice from our in-house experts
- A fun and supportive work environment and the list goes on
Applications will be considered before the closing date.
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