Legal Counsel

The successful candidate will have the chance to work in a reputable and supportive organisation that values cultural diversity and inclusion, employee well-being and personal development. This candidate will report to the organisation’s Head of Legal and offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic organisation across a breadth of work such as commercial drafting and review, employment law, legal advisory and risk management, compliance, and research.

Key Responsibilities

As a Legal Counsel, your role will be pivotal in providing comprehensive legal support across the organisation. You will be responsible for :

• reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts from various departments, ensuring they align with organisational goals and comply with legal standards;
• providing guidance on disciplinary matters, employee claims, and benefits inquiries as well as legal opinions on employment agreements;
• providing internal legal advice for clients and management, addressing day-to-day legal inquiries and issues;
• enhancing contract processes and compliance through collaboration with the procurement team;
• drafting, reviewing and assessing legal documentation together with the Head of Legal;
• managing litigation with external counsel;
• remaining updated on all legislation affecting the organisation and ensure relevant departments are informed of new or proposed legislation.

To be successful in the role you should have :

The ideal candidate for the Legal Counsel position brings :

Don't delay applying as we will be shortlisting candidates this week. Apply now to join a forward thinking and diverse Sports Organisation.

If you have further questions about the role, please reach out to Suanne Briggs at or .

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Suanne Briggs on +64 .

About the job

Contract Type : FULL_TIME

Specialism : Legal

Focus : Generalist & in-house

Workplace Type : On-site

Experience Level : Associate

Location : Auckland CBD

Salary : Negotiable

Job Reference : / 001

Date posted : 2 March 2025

Consultant : Suanne Briggs

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