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Chief Legal Counsel – Competition, Auckland or Wellington
Ko matou tenei | Who we are
The Commerce Commission | Te Komihana Tauhokohoko is New Zealand's competition, fair trading, consumer credit and economic regulatory agency. Our vision is that New Zealanders are better off because markets work well and consumers and businesses are confident market participants.
Mo te turanga | About the role
Success in this role will confirm your reputation among the pre-eminent competition law practitioners in Aotearoa New Zealand.
We are looking for an outstanding competition law specialist to lead a highly capable team of subject matter experts. You will sit on the Legal leadership team, and work closely with the Competition, Fair Trading and Credit Branch leadership team. The Commission's Chair, Deputy Chair, Members and Chief Executive will be key stakeholders.
With cartel criminalisation cases now before the courts and investigations under the revised section 36 of the Commerce Act underway, the next Chief Legal Counsel – Competition will continue to lead out on ground-breaking activities to protect and improve outcomes for all New Zealanders.
This is a permanent role that may be based in Wellington or Auckland.
He korero mou | About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
Current New Zealand practising certificate
10+ years' Post Qualification Experience
Extensive competition law experience
Strong litigation experience, ideally including experience in criminal prosecutions
Exemplary legal research and analytical ability
High level of verbal and written communication skills
Te wahi mahi | Working here
We're friendly and collaborative and enjoy interesting work that contributes to a shared vision of making New Zealanders better off. Our environment is inclusive, and our people know they are free to be their authentic selves at work.
Click here to find out more about benefits and life here at Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission.
Ka pehea te tono mai | How to apply
If you want to contribute to our vision to make New Zealander's better off, please submit your cover letter and CV to ****** by the closing date of Wednesday 16 October 2024.
For a copy of the position description or a confidential korero, contact Carl Church on 021 166 6441 ****** or Jane Temel on 021 499 902 ******
Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply – you can be yourself here.
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