Add expected salary to your profile for insights Chief Legal Counsel – Competition, Auckland or WellingtonKo matou tenei | Who we areThe 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 roleSuccess 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 youTo be successful in this role, you will have:Excellent leadership and interpersonal skillsCurrent New Zealand practising certificate10+ years' Post Qualification ExperienceExtensive competition law experienceStrong litigation experience, ideally including experience in criminal prosecutionsExemplary legal research and analytical abilityHigh level of verbal and written communication skillsTe wahi mahi | Working hereWe'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 applyIf 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 ******** ******** or Jane Temel on ******** ******** 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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