Contracts & Company Secretarial Advisor

6 days ago

Christchurch Central, New Zealand CoLegal Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

The company: Our client is a well-known company with a great reputation that is located just outside the Christchurch CBD. Being a large organisation, it offers potential to develop and grow your legal career as new opportunities arise This vacancy is due to an internal promotion within the team so there is very real career progression that is possible within this organisation. The size of the company also means that their systems are efficient and they have great A.I. and technology tools at their disposal.    The Role: 

This role would suit someone who has worked as a Legal Secretary or Legal Administrator and is seeking a new challenge or perhaps a change of pace from private practice law. You'll ideally have worked on contracts in the past and have a mind that enjoys commercial work.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Filing annual returns
  • Preparing Shareholder's resolutions and Board resolutions
  • Managing the signing of contracts and other documents by the Board of Directors
  • Maintaining Company Registers and Statutory records
  • Preparing documentation for, organising and taking minutes for meetings
  • Maintaining the power of attorney register
  • Administration relating to Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance Certificates
  • Assisting with Lease documentation
  • Coordinating travel requirements and preparing expense reports
  • Managing incoming invoices and sending these for processing and payment
  • General administrative assistance to the legal team as required

About You:

We are looking for someone with 2+ years' experience in a legal secretary or administration role, ideally with contracts experience. To be a good fit for this team you'll need to be a team player with good banter who likes to pitch in and have a laugh. You'll be commercially minded and interested in developing your legal career in an In-House environment. 

What's On Offer:

This is a tight-knit team who are focused on creating a healthy work / life balance. They have working from home set ups and flexibility to work around family life. Carparking is provided on site (a real bonus in the city) and benefits include medical and life insurance as well as plenty of pathways for progression.

For a confidential chat about this opportunity, contact Liz Sloan on or send your CV and academic record to  Alternatively, click APPLY now to submit your application.

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