Senior Legal Counsel (Generalist)

Jobgether; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

40 paid days off annually

Competitive compensation aligned with

Direct exposure to CEO-level and senio

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (Generalist) to act as a strategic legal partner in a high-autonomy, high-impact environment.

The role spans corporate, commercial, and regulatory work across multiple jurisdictions, supporting international expansion and complex transactions while ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance. You will oversee external counsel and advise senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 7+ years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in top-tier or leading international/regional practice.
• Ability to manage multi-jurisdictional matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end legal support for international expansion initiatives.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Support corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures.
• Monitor regulatory frameworks across key markets and provide actionable guidance.
• Coordinate external counsel to ensure cost-efficient outcomes.

Skills

End-to-end legal support

International expansion

Regulatory guidance

Education

Qualified lawyer with 7+ years post-qualification experience

Tools

Google Workspace

AI platforms (Gemini, Claude)

Job description

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jobs Verified: 21 May 2026 New Zealand (Fully Remote)

Senior Legal Counsel (Generalist)

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Organising Institution / Firm

Jobgether

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New Zealand (Fully Remote)

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Qualified lawyer with at least 7+ years of post-qualification experience and a background in a top-tier law firm or leading international/regional practice.

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Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Senior Legal Counsel (Generalist)
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Jobgether
Location: New Zealand (Fully Remote)
Eligibility: Qualified lawyer with at least 7+ years of post-qualification experience and a background in a top-tier law firm or leading international/regional practice.
Deadline: Not specified
Fees: NoneDescription:
Jobgether is recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel (Generalist) on behalf of a partner company. This role is designed for a senior legal professional who thrives in high-autonomy, high-impact environments. You will act as a strategic legal partner to the business, owning mandates end-to-end. The position combines corporate, commercial, and regulatory responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions, supporting international expansion, complex transactions, and ongoing regulatory compliance.Key Accountabilities:

• Lead end-to-end legal support for international expansion initiatives, including entity structuring and regulatory approvals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of complex commercial agreements.
• Support corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and investment structures.
• Monitor evolving regulatory frameworks in key markets and translate developments into actionable guidance.
• Manage and coordinate external counsel to ensure cost-efficient legal outcomes.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with 7+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in a top-tier law firm or leading international/regional practice.
• Proven experience handling complex, multi-jurisdictional legal matters independently.
• Proficiency with modern digital tools, including Google Workspace and AI platforms (Gemini, Claude, etc.).

Benefits:

• Fully remote work environment (work from anywhere globally).
• 40 paid days off annually.
• Competitive compensation aligned with seniority.
• Direct exposure and collaboration with CEO-level and senior leadership stakeholders.

Application Link: Not specified