Senior Legal Counsel

1 day ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Lion Full time

Don’t settle for ordinary - we welcome those on the hunt for more At Lion, we believe that life is short and working in Legal just feels different when you sit at the heart of human connection and good times. So put a spark back in your day, and work in an exciting industry with outstanding brands that those around you know and love like Speight’s, Steinlager, XXXX, Tooheys, Panhead, Mac’s, Emerson’s, Havana Coffee Works and more.

We’re on the lookout for **a talented 5-to-6-year PQE lawyer **to join the Lion Legal team on a full-time permanent basis. This position will have a Trans-Tasman scope but be based in our Auckland CBD office, with flexible working arrangements available.

Reporting to Lion’s General Counsel - New Zealand, but collaborating closely with the Lion Legal Team across both Australia & New Zealand, this role will play a pivotal part in delivering legal support to Lion’s Group procurement function. You'll also have the opportunity to lend your expertise to Lion’s Group General Counsel, offering valuable assistance on group-wide initiatives and addressing legal and strategic issues as they arise in both markets.

**The key accountability for the role includes**:

- Lead on legal advice and contract support for Lion’s Group procurement & IT functions, across both Australia and New Zealand.
- Provide guidance and support on Group legal matters.
- Collaborate with Lion’s General Counsel New Zealand and/or Group General Counsel on high-value strategic projects and legal issues.
- Enhance internal capabilities by delivering updates and trainings to procurement and other Group/Supply Chain teams.
- Cultivate strong business partnerships and enhance connectivity with suppliers and partners through relationship-building efforts.

**What you’ll bring**:

- Energy with a desire to challenge norms and drive change.
- Exceptional presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written, alongside strong interpersonal abilities.
- Proficient in drafting and negotiation, with outstanding organizational and time management capabilities.
- Solid commercial acumen and the confidence to make critical business decisions consistently.
- Holds formal tertiary legal qualifications, with a current practicing certificate, and demonstrates a strong understanding of commercial and contractual legal issues, as well as governance and compliance processes and risks. Additionally, brings 5-6 years of post-admission legal experience, ideally in commercial and corporate legal practice, with exposure to commercial contracting and/or supply chain-related areas being advantageous.

This is your opportunity to use your strategic agility and strong commercial acumen to work closely with our brands and business leaders across Australia & New Zealand to make a real difference and drive positive outcomes. Our team’s mission is to unlock opportunities and drive outcomes where it matters mostall while having a blast doing it

At Lion, we offer ‘growth on tap’ and you’ll get hooked on reaching higher with each new challenge. No matter your chosen career, for those thirsty for more we have endless experiences to learn and grow. But don’t worry, you don’t have to choose between your career and other life priorities - we have fantastic people, policies, and programs in place to empower you to lead a career and life less ordinary

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leveraging unique perspectives to innovate and grow.

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