Commercial Legal Expert

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Robert Walters New Zealand Full time

As a Commercial Legal Expert at Robert Walters New Zealand, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of commercial law projects, including ICT contracts, Health Contracts, and Procurement contracts. You will be part of a dynamic team of in-house lawyers who are passionate about their industry and enjoy working within the public sector.

This role offers genuine flexibility, with the option to be based in Wellington or Auckland. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including legal strategy, and will be expected to contribute to the development of the team's expertise.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • At least 7 years of experience as a practicing lawyer in NZ
  • Experience in private practice or in-house in the commercial, corporate, or transactional space
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders
  • A willingness to learn and adapt to new situations, including Te Reo Maori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles
  • The ability to coach and mentor junior lawyers and other team members
  • Strong initiative and self-drive, with a commitment to achieving results

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of Robert Walters New Zealand. If you are passionate about commercial law and enjoy working collaboratively, please apply today.



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