Inhouse Counsel

Tyler Wren; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal recruitment agency in Auckland is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal support and guidance for the organization. The role involves advising on compliance, managing contracts, and leading projects to impact the sector. Ideal candidates should have 4-6 years PQE, strong advisory experience, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for significant contributions nationwide.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of Post Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Strong experience advising on commercial, regulatory or public law matters.
• Proven experience in contract review and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Advising the Board and management team.
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Supporting compliance activity and ensuring governance obligations are met.
• Contributing to guidance for members on legal and regulatory matters.
• Leading key projects with organizational impact.

Skills

Contract review and negotiation

Advising on commercial matters

Regulatory knowledge

Strong relationship skills

Independent work

Project leadership

Education

4-6 years PQE

Job description

Tyler Wren is exclusively partnering with a thriving enterprising business that plays a central role in supporting and advancing one of New Zealand’s strongest primary industries. This organisation protects and enhances the reputation of its sector on the world stage and drives sustainable, diversified value growth for its members. Their vision is bold – they want New Zealand to be recognised globally for exceptional products and enduring excellence. Their values guide everything they do: integrity, drive, respect, trust and unity shape how they work together and deliver for their members and stakeholders.

They are now seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their Auckland office. This role sits at the heart of the business, providing high level legal support to the General Manager and contributing to a wide range of organisational legal activity. A key focus of the role is reviewing, negotiating and advising on contracts across the business, ensuring risk is managed and opportunities are maximised.

What the role involves

• Advising the Board and management team
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts across commercial, regulatory, and operational areas
• Supporting compliance activity and ensuring governance obligations are met
• Contributing to guidance for members on legal and regulatory matters
• Leading key projects that have organisational and sector-wide impact

About you

• 4‑6 years PQE
• Strong experience advising on commercial, regulatory or public law matters
• Proven experience in contract review and negotiation
• Able to work independently while contributing to a cohesive team
• Skilled at prioritising varied workloads and managing competing demands
• Confident communicator with strong relationship skills and sound judgement
• Pragmatic, proactive and solutions driven
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑moving environment where no two days are the same

Why this is an exciting step

You will be part of an organisation with national influence that supports a sector known for its global reach. The work is diverse, meaningful and intellectually engaging. You will join a collaborative team, have direct access to senior decision makers and enjoy the scope to lead significant projects. This is an opportunity to contribute to something that has real impact across New Zealand and internationally, with a strong emphasis on contract advisory and commercial decision‑making.

Please get in touch to hear more – Lisa Gray, E: [e-mail] or T: 09 973 5470.

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