About the opportunity:
Are you an experienced legal professional ready to take on a broad and meaningful in-house role? This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive organisation that is committed to sustainable growth, innovation, and its community.
As Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, practical legal advice across a diverse portfolio, while also contributing to the organisation’s strategic direction and legal capability.
You’ll provide expert legal support across the organisation, advising on a wide range of matters including:
Commercial contracts and procurement
Property dealings
Legal compliance and risk management
Dispute resolution and regulatory matters
General corporate and business operations
Privacy, statutory interpretation, and public sector obligations.
You’ll also help build internal legal awareness, influence decision-making at senior levels, and foster strong working relationships across business units.
This is a senior role with organisation-wide responsibilities – ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is looking for meaningful, impactful work.
Benefits:
Exceptional work-life balance, with remote/part-time arrangements on offer
Competitive market remuneration
Generous leave and KiwiSaver contributions
A supportive team culture, commitment to professional development
About you:
We are looking for a commercially astute, solutions-focused lawyer with:
7+ years PQE experience
A current New Zealand Practising Certificate + Admission as Barrister & Solicitor in New Zealand.
Experience across commercial law, contract management, and regulatory compliance
In-house or public sector experience
A proactive mindset and a passion for contributing to your community.
Flexible working and location:
My client is open to remote or hybrid working arrangements for the right candidate. While the ideal location is in Hawke’s Bay, the team is well-equipped to support remote staff and provides travel assistance/support.
This is a unique opportunity to take on rewarding work in an environment that genuinely supports work-life balance and wellbeing.
All enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence. To learn about the role in more detail, please contact Chana Pedersen on 022 397 8311 or email
Fluid Recruitment
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