Legal Counsel

Fluid Recruitment; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Senior Legal Counsel in Queenstown, New Zealand. This role involves providing expert legal advice across commercial matters, managing risk, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic decisions. Ideal candidates will have a current practising certificate, over 4 years PQE, and demonstrate strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team and contribute to effective business operations.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current practising certificate in New Zealand.
• 4+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) required.
• Strong commercial acumen necessary for business-focused legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, commercial legal advice across diverse business areas.
• Identify legal risks and provide solutions balancing risk with objectives.
• Support regulatory compliance and contribute to internal policies.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Current practising certificate in New Zealand

4+ years PQE

Job description

My client is seeking a proactive and commercially astute Senior Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will provide expert legal advice across a broad spectrum of commercial matters, support corporate governance, and contribute to strategic business decisions. You will work closely with senior management and stakeholders to manage risk, ensure compliance, and enable the business to operate effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide practical, commercial legal advice across diverse business areas, including contracts, transactions, and general corporate matters.
• Identify legal risks and provide solutions that balance risk with business objectives.
• Support regulatory compliance and risk management initiatives.
• Contribute to internal policies and procedures to ensure business compliance and operational efficiency.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant legislation and regulatory developments, providing timely updates and guidance.

About you:

• Hold a current practising certificate in New Zealand.
• 4+ years PQE
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.