Chief Legal Counsel, Market Regulation

1 week ago

Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Ko mātou tēnei | Who we are
Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission is New Zealand's competition, fair trading, consumer credit and economic regulatory agency. Our mission is to make New Zealanders better off by ensuring our markets work well and consumers and businesses are confident participants in those markets.
The Commission is going through an exciting period of growth, driven by increases in its functions, duties and powers. Of particular note for market regulation, the Commission has recently begun regulation of the groceries sector, fuel markets and retail payment systems, in addition to its pre-existing responsibilities for telecommunications and in the dairy supply chain.
As our areas of regulation grow, we have been transforming as an organisation and adopting a more collaborative, cross-functional approach to the delivery of legal services. Our lawyers and paralegals all work together in one branch, creating one of the largest in-house legal teams in the country.
Mō te tūranga | About the role
As our new Chief Legal Counsel you will lead out on ground-breaking activities to protect and improve outcomes for all New Zealanders. This role will also involve supporting the Commission in active engagement with Māori.
The team is close-knit and our lawyers care deeply about promoting good outcomes in markets for the long term benefit of New Zealand consumers. The team has a strong track record of high performance..
This is a permanent role that may be based in our Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) or Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) office.
He kōrero mōu | About you

**To be successful in this role, you will have**:

- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- Current New Zealand practising certificate
- 10+ years' Post Qualification Experience
- Expert knowledge of the Telecommunications Act and administrative law
- Exemplary legal research and analytical ability
- High level of verbal and written communication skills

Read more about the skills, experience and knowledge required for this position in the position description.
Te wāhi mahi | Working here
We're friendly and collaborative and enjoy interesting work that contributes to a shared vision of making New Zealanders better off. Career growth and development is not only supported and encouraged, it's a part of everyday life here. We also offer a range of benefits to show that we'll value your mahi, including generous leave entitlements, study support, a range of wellness initiatives and competitive remuneration.
We are committed to our people's wellbeing. Any support needed is freely given, providing the opportunity for everyone to thrive. Our flexible working options are key to supporting that goal and our people have the technology they need to make it happen. We even offer a contribution to working from home set up costs. Our environment is inclusive, and our people know they are free to be their authentic selves at work and structure the way they work to suit their lifestyle.
Ka pēhea te tono mai | How to apply
Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them. We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply - you can be yourself here.

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