Legal Consultant

Fluid Recruitment Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Wellington is seeking a legally trained professional to act as a trusted advisor on compliance and risk management. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and at least 4 years PQE, along with excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset. You will manage end-to-end customer projects, facilitate workshops, and build strong relationships across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Commercially minded legal professional with strong analytical skills.
• Proactive and organized approach to managing projects.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on compliance and risk management.
• Translate complex legislation into practical insights.
• Manage customer projects and ensure successful onboarding.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Interest in law and technology

Education

Law degree with minimum 4 years PQE

Tools

SaaS compliance technology

Job description

Overview

This is a rare opportunity to partner with a wide variety of respected organisations across Aotearoa, helping them simplify compliance and embed technology-driven solutions that reduce risk and add value.

What you'll be doing

In this diverse and client-facing role, you'll:

• Act as a trusted advisor on compliance and risk management practices
• Translate complex legislation into practical insights for different industries
• Manage end-to-end customer projects, ensuring smooth onboarding and long-term success
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with senior stakeholders to understand their operations
• Prepare clear reports and updates for leadership teams and boards
• Build strong, ongoing relationships across a wide customer base
• Contribute ideas to improve processes, tools, and customer experiences
• Represent the organisation at industry events and conferences

What you'll bring

My client is looking for a commercially minded legal professional who enjoys working with people as much as with the law. You'll need:

• A law degree with a minimum of 4 years PQE, in either private practice or in-house legal roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging at senior levels.
• A proactive, organised approach to managing multiple projects.
• A genuine interest in the link between law, technology, and innovation.
• Knowledge of SaaS or compliance technology.

This role offers more autonomy, variety, and client contact than a typical intermediate legal role. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of industries, opportunities to specialise in key sectors, and the chance to shape your career as the organisation grows.

How to Apply

If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Katie on 027 532 1500 or via email at [e-mail].

www.fluidrecruitment.co.nz