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Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel

Hato Hone St JohnChristchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
1 day ago
Job description

Senior Legal Counsel

We have an opportunity to join our team as Senior Legal Counsel. The Senior Legal Counsel reports to the General Counsel and is responsible for providing high‑quality and pragmatic advice, and developing legal services and resources, to ensure Hato Hone St John manages its legal obligations and organisational risks.

  • Commercial & contractual matters
  • Medico‑legal matters
  • Property
  • Regulatory & compliance issues
  • Governance
  • Estates & Gifts in Wills
  • Privacy
  • Safeguarding
  • Project work

Working in a unique and dynamic environment, this role provides an excellent opportunity for a senior practitioner wanting to operate as a key member of a small, highly‑capable, team across a wide range of practice areas.

Qualifications

  • Law degree
  • Minimum six years PQE
  • A track record of providing advice and managing legal issues within a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment, including some in‑house experience.
  • An ability to bring an understanding of ‘best practice’ and provide pragmatic and actionable legal advice to a wide range of internal clients.
  • Strong analytical, attention to detail and critical reasoning skills.
  • Strong planning, organisational skills to manage disparate activities simultaneously.
  • How to apply

    Click “I’m interested” before applications close on Tuesday 28th October 2025.

    For further information please contact Lindsey Frankland on or for a confidential discussion.

    At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

    If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process.

    Research shows that women and people from under‑represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the job description perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.

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