Legal Counsel (Corporate) 4+PQE

Robert Walters New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate organisation in Auckland is seeking a Legal Counsel Corporate to provide expert legal guidance on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. You will work closely with various departments to ensure legal risks are managed and support major projects. The ideal candidate has a New Zealand practicing certificate, with at least 4 years of experience in relevant legal areas and strong communication skills. This role offers a supportive company culture focused on professional and personal development.

Benefits

Ongoing training opportunities

Inclusive company culture

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Hold a current New Zealand practising certificate or eligibility to obtain one.
• At least 4 years post-qualification experience in private practice or in-house.
• Expertise in insurance law, financial services regulation, or corporate/commercial law.
• Advanced skills in contract negotiation and drafting.
• Strong commercial acumen to balance risks and business objectives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal guidance on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Support major projects such as mergers and new product launches.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align legal guidance with business strategy.

Skills

Insurance law

Financial services regulation

Corporate/commercial law

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Current New Zealand practising certificate

4+ years post-qualification experience

Job description

This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a role in shaping the legal landscape of a trusted and established large corporate organisation in the insurance industry. You will be empowered to provide expert legal guidance on a diverse range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, ensuring the business operates within a robust risk management framework while achieving its strategic objectives.

What you'll do:

As Legal Counsel Corporate, you will be providing expert legal guidance on a diverse range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you working closely with internal stakeholders across various departments—providing clear guidance on complex legal issues ranging from contract negotiations to regulatory compliance. You will play a role in supporting major projects such as mergers or new product launches by ensuring all legal risks are identified and managed proactively. You will also collaborate with internal teams to align legal guidance with broader business strategy and enhance legal awareness across the organisation through training and knowledge sharing.

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Hold a current New Zealand practising certificate or demonstrate eligibility to obtain one;
• At least 4 years post-qualification experience gained within either private practice or an in-house environment.
• Demonstrate expertise in one or all of the following areas: insurance law, financial services regulation or corporate/commercial law within New Zealand’s unique legal context.
• Showcase advanced skills in contract negotiation and drafting across a broad spectrum of commercial agreements.
• Exhibit strong commercial acumen with proven ability to balance risk considerations against business objectives for optimal outcomes.
• Display excellent stakeholder management capabilities alongside relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication and presentation skills that facilitate shared understanding among colleagues at all levels.

What sets this company apart:

Guided by authentic values centred around care, honesty, teamwork, and community support, it fosters an environment where everyone feels valued regardless of background or experience level. Employees benefit from an inclusive culture that encourages open dialogue. Investment in people is evident through ongoing training opportunities designed not only for professional advancement but also personal wellbeing.

What's next:

Don't delay applying as we will be shortlisting candidates this week. Apply now to join a forward thinking and high performing team.

If you have further questions about the role, please reach out to Suanne Briggs at [e-mail] or 09 374 7350.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Robert Walters is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.