Senior Legal Counsel Nz

Equifax; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Equifax in Auckland, New Zealand, seeks a Senior Legal Counsel NZ to provide expert legal guidance on data privacy, competition and consumer law, and corporate/commercial matters. Based in Auckland, you will support the General Counsel A/NZ in managing complex enterprise deals, regulatory compliance, and strategic partnerships.

The role requires at least 8 years PQE and proven in-house or top-firm experience, with strong contract negotiation, risk management, and commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• In-house experience with a major corporation or reputable law firm.
• Expertise in Data Privacy, Competition, and Consumer Law.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in contract negotiation and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating diverse customer contracts (MSAs, IT agreements, licenses).
• Advising on NZ regulatory issues, including privacy and Companies Act compliance.
• Providing solution-oriented legal risk advice to business partners and leadership.
• Collaborating with Compliance and Legal teams to support sales and operations.

Skills

PQE 8+ years

In-house experience

Data privacy

Competition/Consumer law

Contract negotiation

Legal risk management

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel NZ

Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Minimum 8+ years PQE; prior in-house experience with a major corporation and/or reputable law firm; strong understanding of Data Privacy, Competition, and Consumer Law.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

Equifax is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel based in Auckland, New Zealand, to provide specialized legal advice on data privacy, competition, consumer law, and corporate/commercial matters. The role involves supporting the General Counsel A/NZ in managing complex enterprise deals, regulatory compliance, and strategic business partnerships.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 8+ years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Proven in-house experience with a major corporation or experience at a reputable law firm.
• Expertise in Data Privacy, Competition, and Consumer Law.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in contract negotiation and risk management.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating diverse customer contracts (MSAs, IT agreements, licenses, joint ventures).
• Advising on New Zealand regulatory issues, including privacy and companies law.
• Providing solution-oriented legal risk advice to business partners and leadership.
• Collaborating with Compliance and Legal teams to support sales and operational matters.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not specified.
Work Mode: Hybrid (4 days in-office, 1 day remote).

FAQs

• What is the preferred industry background? Candidates with significant experience in financial services or data product domains are highly preferred.
• What is the expected in-office schedule? The role requires in-office attendance from Monday to Thursday, with remote flexibility on Fridays.

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