Corporate Legal Expert

1 week ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Kpmg New Zealand Full time

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team and drive business growth through innovative legal solutions.

As a key member of our Office of General Counsel (OGC) team, you will:

  • Develop and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including T&Cs, government contracts, supplier agreements, technology contracts, MSAs, and more.
  • Provide expert legal advice on commercial matters, emerging laws, compliance, global governance, and strategic projects.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to shape business outcomes and drive business growth.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Admission as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.
  • A current Practising Certificate issued by the New Zealand Law Society.
  • A minimum of 10 years PQE, ideally gained at a reputable law firm and/or in-house.
  • Corporate/commercial experience, preferably in areas such as corporate M&A transactions, complex contracting, technology contracts, regulatory advice, privacy compliance, corporate governance, and project management.

Why KPMG?

We are a leading provider of professional services, dedicated to fuelling prosperity for all New Zealanders. Our purpose is to bring this vision to life through our work and the way we do it.


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