Scitex Recruitment Limited – Auckland, North Island
Are you a legal professional ready to advise in a dynamic business environment? Join our client as their Corporate Legal Counsel, a role that's ideal for a Legal Executive, RMA specialist, or anyone with a property law background looking to broaden their impact.
About the role:
Join a Kiwi success story creating value across various sectors including Pharmaceuticals, Dairy and Property development, with a focus on ANZ and Asia. This role is key to their legal backbone in New Zealand, advising their business units, supporting leadership with crucial decision-making, and managing compliance to help them grow responsibly. Engage in everything from litigation and contract negotiation to corporate governance and CSR initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Be the go-to advisor on varied legal issues, with hands-on roles in litigation, settlement negotiations, and dispute resolution
Oversee corporate and environmental policies, supporting sustainability and social responsibility at every level
Partner with internal teams to develop strategies that align with their vision, navigating corporate governance and compliance seamlessly
Develop, implement, and train teams on corporate policies, keeping ahead in regulatory and ethical standards
Draft, negotiate, and finalise commercial agreements, with opportunities to shape property-related projects and broader commercial matters
What you need to bring:
Bachelor of Law Degree or equivalent; Qualified lawyer with a practicing certificate
Legal experience gained in private practice or in-house (1-3 years minimum)
Sound experience understanding, advising, drafting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements, contract law and litigation
Ability to adapt in a wide range of legal areas; eagerness to learn new legal areas
Pragmatic and solutions-focused approach and commercial acumen
Proactive attitude with the ability to multi-task, prioritise and take ownership
Strong written, drafting and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, including social, communication and presentation skills - in particular, an ability to form relationships across the company
High levels of integrity, adaptability, diligence, and ownership
Ability to communicate in Mandarin is a bonus (not mandatory)
In return for your experience and expertise, on offer is an opportunity to work in a supportive working environment that will cater to, and get to know you. An excellent competitive salary is on offer to the right candidate. Be part of a forward-thinking team where your legal expertise fuels success! If this sounds like you, please APPLY NOW !
For further information, please contact Debbie at ****** or call for a confidential discussion on (09) 200 3123. To apply for this vacancy, you must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa. If this sounds like you, we'd love to receive your application. Candidates will be screened as they apply.
#J-18808-Ljbffr