Senior Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Robert Walters New Zealand Full time

This vacancy is in an organisation within the public sector, and would provide the successful candidate the opportunity to work across a broad range of commercial law areas on a strong team of in house lawyers.
About the role: This role is based in Auckland, but candidates in Wellington may be considered;The commercial work is broad in nature and includes but is not limited to:ICT contracts;Health Contracts;Procurement contracts;Legal strategy;Advising on internal investment risk analysis.Working as part of a collaborative, inclusive and well supported team who are passionate about their industry and enjoy working within the Public sector;Ability to work from home up to 3 days per week;About you: Admitted Lawyer in NZ with at least 7 years PQE; however, all candidates will be considered on merit;Experience from either Private practice or another in house legal role in the commercial, corporate or transactional space;Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with stakeholders in all areas of the business;A general understanding/previous experience or a willingness to learn Te Reo Maori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and incorporating this into everyday work;Knowledge and understanding of the Public Sector generally in NZ and how it operates;Ability to coach and mentor junior lawyers and other team members;Strong focus on customer needs, consistently showing initiative and self-drive to achieve results;This opportunity is an excellent one for an intermediate/senior lawyer looking for a move in house, or someone wanting to make a meaningful difference within the public sector.
If this sounds like it might be of interest, apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat: ****** Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days.
If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Rosamund More on
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Legal
Focus: Generalist & in-house
Industry: Legal
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Auckland
Job Reference: /001
Date posted: 19 March 2025
Consultant: Rosamund More
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