Legal Counsel

6 days ago

Christchurch Central, New Zealand UniMed Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year
Enabling happier, healthier people so our nation can thrive

We're looking for a proactive, commercially minded Legal Counsel who enjoys variety, builds trusted relationships, and helps the business make confident, informed decisions. Based in Christchurch or Wellington, we're open to candidates looking for full or part-time opportunities.

About UniMed - Mō Mātou

As New Zealand's third largest health insurer, UniMed has been looking after Kiwi workers for over 45 years. Today, more than 140,000 members benefit from our workplace health insurance and wellbeing services.

Guided by our values – Aspire, Care, Trust – our purpose is clear: to help working New Zealanders and their whānau enjoy lifelong, good health. We're a values-led organisation that creates a workplace where our people thrive, professionally and personally.

About the Role - Mō te Tūranga Mahi

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, you'll provide legal support and advice across the organisation on a wide range of commercial and corporate matters. You'll help ensure our legal compliance, manage contractual and regulatory risk, and support sound business decision-making through timely, practical, and solutions-focused advice.

In this role, you will:

  • Draft, review and support the negotiation of a broad range of contracts and legal documents
  • Maintain and improve UniMed's legal and contract management framework
  • Provide clear, pragmatic guidance to business leaders across marketing, operations, IT and more
  • Support policy and governance initiatives that strengthen UniMed's approach to legal and regulatory compliance

This is a hands-on role with scope to improve systems and processes and help shape how we work — ideal for someone who enjoys both detail and influence.

About You - Mōu

You'll be a qualified lawyer with around 2–3 years' post-qualification experience, ideally with exposure to commercial, contracts, or corporate law in either a private practice or in-house setting. Experience in the insurance, financial services or health sectors will be an advantage, as will a current practising certificate.

You'll bring:

  • Strong legal judgment and the ability to translate complexity into clear, practical advice
  • Excellent drafting and attention to detail
  • A collaborative, approachable style that builds trust across the business
  • Great organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Why Join UniMed - Ngā Hua Ki UniMed

At UniMed, we're committed to supporting our employees to thrive, and delivering on our goal of being the happiest, healthiest workplace in Aotearoa. Our employees enjoy:

  • Comprehensive health insurance from day one
  • Flexible & hybrid working, including support towards your home office set up
  • An extra two days off per year for wellbeing / Hauroa
  • Central city office locations in Christchurch and Wellington
  • Access to a range of wellbeing initiatives
Sound like your kind of role? - Ko koe pea tēnei?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply now with your CV and cover letter

Applications will close Monday, 17th November.

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