Head of Legal

1 week ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Samsung Electronics Full time

Position Summary

Manage Samsung Electronics New Zealand Legal Team and all legal affairs requirements including legal business and advisory support to the SENZ Executive and operational teams, Regional Headquarters, Samsung Headquarters, regulatory affairs, company secretary requirements, Government Relations officer, managing of insurances, contract drafting review and negotiation, and compliance requirements including training to employees.

This will be a 12-month fixed term contract term opportunity, with Samsung Electronics New Zealand.

Role and Responsibilities

Legal Advisory
- Develop, implement and manage legal risk minimisation strategies and initiatives
- Represent the organisation in litigious actions in relation to claims made against the organisation
- Manage litigation, arbitration, and mediation
- Provide senior level of guidance and advice to senior management and line management on legal issues affecting their areas of responsibility
- Prepare, review and negotiate contracts
- Document due diligence procedures to ensure promotional materials are not misleading or deceptive
- Manage the legal review of the SENZ websites and other online content

Company Secretary, Compliance
- Provide advice in relation to the Companies Act and other related legislation
- Identify areas for improved corporate governance
- Undertake compliance training to SENZ employees.
- Ensure activities comply with Acts and Regulations as well as adhere to local and global Samsung Electronics policies

Internal Communication
- Develop strong relationships across all areas of the business
- Progress communicated on a timely basis and in an effective format enabling managers and the wider company to understand progress, issues and opportunities.

Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in law from a New Zealand university
- Admitted to the Roll of Barristers and Solicitors of the High Court of New Zealand.
- Hold a current practicing certificate from the Law Society of New Zealand.
- 10+ years’ experience as a lawyer in a law firm or as an in-house legal counsel
- Worked in a reputable law firm or as an in-house legal counsel, preferably in the electronics industry or related fields.
- Proficiency in business and commercial law, competition law, contract law, employment law and consumer law.
- Demonstrated experience in the areas of trade practices.
- Proven experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

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Samsung Electronics’ environmental management philosophy derives from our core purpose of contributing to human life, with respect for nature. Our 2050 goal of net zero carbon emissions entails a reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions, making our products more energy-efficient, and maximizing resource circularity across the product lifecycle. To discover more, please visit our newsroom:
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