Talent.com
Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Fluid Recruitment LimitedWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
30+ days ago
Job description

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading New Zealand financial services organisation, is seeking a proactive and commercially savvy Legal Counsel to join their busy in-house legal team. This is an exciting chance for a legal professional who wants to blend strong legal knowledge with strategic business insight, contributing directly to the organisation's growth and success.

In this role, you'll partner closely with teams across the organisation to deliver clear, practical legal advice that supports innovation, marketing, and operational goals. You'll play a key part in shaping business decisions with confidence, while helping maintain privacy compliance and occasionally assisting with board governance matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing legal guidance on diverse commercial matters, focused on enabling business outcomes.
  • Supporting strategic initiatives and identifying opportunities to improve legal and operational processes.
  • Assisting with organisational privacy compliance and risk mitigation efforts.
  • Supporting governance and board-related activities as required.
  • Building strong internal relationships to become a trusted legal advisor.
  • Promoting a risk-aware, business-aligned approach to decision-making.

About You

  • Minimum of 4 years PQE
  • Demonstrated commercial acumen with a proven ability to align legal advice with business priorities.
  • Experience in privacy, contracts, or financial services sectors is highly desirable.
  • Excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
  • A self-motivated, solution-oriented individual who thrives in collaborative settings.
  • Why Apply?

  • Join a purpose-driven organisation making a real positive impact.
  • Access to ongoing professional development to advance your legal and commercial expertise.
  • Competitive salary and fully covered Southern Cross Health Insurance.
  • If you are interested in this opportunity and want to have a confidential discussion, please contact Katie on or

    #J-18808-Ljbffr

    Create a job alert for this search

    Legal Counsel • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

    Related jobs
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Senior Solicitor I Legislation

    Senior Solicitor I Legislation

    Ministry Of Business, Innovation And EmploymentWellington, New Zealand
    Discover a career with purpose at MBIE.Join MBIE's legislation team and help deliver MBIE's substantial and complex legislative programme. Opportunity to develop experience across a broad variety of...Show moreLast updated: 16 hours ago
    • Promoted
    Business Leader

    Business Leader

    Star GroupLower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
    Infusing a dash of Irish warmth with the cheek of Kiwi hospitality, The Green Man Pub is recognised as a classic on the Wellington hospitality scene. We boast a recently refurbished cocktail bar / Fun...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Solicitor

    Solicitor

    MetServiceWorkFromHome, Wellington, New Zealand
    We are looking for a proactive and skilled Solicitor to join our Legal Team.In this role you’ll provide high‑quality, practical legal advice across a wide range of matters from commercial contracts...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Solicitor I Legislation

    Senior Solicitor I Legislation

    Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
    Discover a career with purpose at MBIE.Join MBIE’s legislation team and help deliver MBIE’s substantial and complex legislative programme. Opportunity to develop experience across a broad variety of...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Solicitor I Legislation

    Senior Solicitor I Legislation

    New Zealand GovernmentWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
    Discover a career with purpose at MBIE.Join MBIE’s legislation team and help deliver MBIE’s substantial and complex legislative programme. Opportunity to develop experience across a broad variety of...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Senior Legal Counsel - Ref : 565

    Senior Legal Counsel - Ref : 565

    Kapiti Coast District CouncilWellington, New Zealand
    Are you an experienced lawyer (ideally with commercial, property or regulatory experience)with a passion for serving the community?. Do you thrive in dynamic work environments and have a vision for ...Show moreLast updated: 16 hours ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Solicitor

    Senior Solicitor

    Robert Walters New ZealandWellington, New Zealand
    We are currently working with a reputable firm that is expanding their commercial property team in Wellington.This position provides the opportunity to get hands-on mentorship, work with significan...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Corporate Lawyer

    Corporate Lawyer

    Robert Walters New ZealandWellington, New Zealand
    Mallett Partners is a leading New Zealand corporate and commercial practice in which you will undertake top-tier corporate work in an environment that values your individuality and supports your pr...Show moreLast updated: 16 days ago
    • Promoted
    Legal Counsel - Tenancy Operations

    Legal Counsel - Tenancy Operations

    Kāinga Ora - Homes and CommunitiesWorkFromHome, Wellington, New Zealand
    Join a high performing legal team working on a range of interesting issues.Work closely with clients to support strategic and operational work. Fixed Term / Secondment until 30 June 2026 at $132,727 (...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Legal Counsel - Ref : 565

    Senior Legal Counsel - Ref : 565

    Kāpiti Coast District CouncilWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
    Are you an experienced lawyer (ideally with commercial, property or regulatory experience)with a passion for serving the community? Do you thrive in dynamic work environments and have a vision for ...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Solicitor I Corporate & Registries

    Solicitor I Corporate & Registries

    Ministry Of Business, Innovation And EmploymentWellington, New Zealand
    Discover a career with purpose at MBIE.Permanent position based in Wellington CBD.Join an inclusive, high performing team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated solicitor to join o...Show moreLast updated: 16 hours ago
    Senior Legal & Compliance Associate – Crimson Academies

    Senior Legal & Compliance Associate – Crimson Academies

    Crimson EducationWellington, Wellington, .NZ
    Quick Apply
    Crimson Academies is redefining how young people learn across Aotearoa and beyond.We're a group of innovative schools, all united by one mission : to boost students' ambition, self-belief, and perfo...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Associate – Corporate Commercial Lawyer

    Senior Associate – Corporate Commercial Lawyer

    Sharpe & AbelWorkFromHome, Wellington, New Zealand
    Senior Associate – Corporate Commercial Lawyer.Deliver practical, high-impact legal advice to business clients who see you as a partner, not just a service. Join a high-performing, values-led team w...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Solicitor I Legislation

    Senior Solicitor I Legislation

    New Zealand Ministry Of Economic DevelopmentWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
    Select how often (in days) to receive an alert : .Join MBIE’s legislation team and help deliver MBIE’s substantial and complex legislative programme. Opportunity to develop experience across a broad v...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Legal Counsel - Tenancy Operations

    Legal Counsel - Tenancy Operations

    Kainga Ora - Homes And CommunitiesWellington, New Zealand
    Join a high performing legal team working on a range of interesting issues.Work closely with clients to support strategic and operational work. Fixed Term / Secondment until 30 June • • • • at $132,727 (...Show moreLast updated: 16 hours ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Solicitor / Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution (Wellington)

    Senior Solicitor / Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution (Wellington)

    Minter Ellison Rudd WattsWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
    Senior Solicitor / Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution (Wellington).Our leading Dispute Resolution team in Wellington is looking for an experienced commercial litigation lawyer to join us.This is...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Legal Counsel

    Legal Counsel

    Fluid Recruitment LimitedWellington, New Zealand
    Our client, a leading New Zealand financial services organisation, is seeking a proactive and commercially savvy Legal Counsel to join their busy in-house legal team. This is an exciting chance for ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Legal Counsel

    Senior Legal Counsel

    Robert Walters New ZealandWellington, New Zealand
    This vacancy is in an organisation within the public sector, and would provide the successful lawyer the opportunity to work across a broad range of commercial law areas with a strong team of in-ho...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago