Senior Legal Counsel

Newly created position in Unison’s growing in-house legal team

Competitive remuneration package; contribution to relocation costs if required

Great team, supportive leadership, leading Hawke’s Bay-based employer

About Unison Networks

Our client, Unison Networks Limited, owns, manages and operates the electricity distribution network that serves the Hawke’s Bay, Taupo and Rotorua regions. Unison’s vision is to lead a sustainable energy future that supports consumer’s changing energy needs, while enabling their communities to prosper for generations to come.

Since their founding in 1924, they have grown to become a Group of specialist companies delivering critical network and energy solutions, with a customer base spanning the globe, and operations throughout New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and Indonesia.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is now available for a suitably qualified and experienced legal professional to join the Unison Networks team in the position of Senior Legal Counsel, based at their Hastings Head Office. This is a newly created position in Unison’s in-house legal team, reflecting the expansion of legal work and responsibilities across the Unison Group.

Reporting to Unison’s Corporate Counsel, you will provide high quality legal advisory services to Unison Networks Ltd in a commercially relevant and cost effective manner. In addition, you may be required to provide legal advisory services in relation to Unison Networks’ interest in their subsidiary businesses, in line with Unison’s Group Strategy.

A key focus for this role is drafting, reviewing and assisting in the negotiation of commercial contracts to assist and support Unison’s business activities. In addition, you will provide legal advice to key stakeholders, acting as a “trusted advisor” on legal matters. You will assess risk and provide options that support stakeholders across the organisation with their decision making.

There is definitely scope for career growth and development with this opportunity. You’ll be joining a close-knit team where fresh thinking is encouraged, and great teamwork is essential.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 5 years of Post Qualification Legal Experience (PQE)
• Sound legal experience in areas that are likely to include commercial, contracts, property, regulatory, risk and compliance
• High level of commercial acumen / awareness
• Positive and pragmatic in your approach; able to engage successfully and build relationships
• Possess highly effective written and verbal communication skills
• Possess a desire to learn and develop; a team-player
• Law degree (LLB) and admission as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand

As a Valued Unison Team Member, You’ll Enjoy

Unison is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Note : This job listing may close early without notice. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible.

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