FUJIFILM Business Innovation – Grafton, North Island
Internationally renowned and global industry-leading company
About FUJIFILM Business Innovation
FUJIFILM Business Innovation is committed to offering innovation to businesses globally to help maximize their organizational strengths. We have pioneered numerous technologies since being established as Fuji Xerox in 1962, with a solutions portfolio that today includes world-class multifunction printers, production printers, managed IT solutions, and AI process automation services.
About the role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and high-performing individual to join our in-house Legal team.
Reporting to the Head of Legal & Risk, the position of Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal support to the Legal team while delivering expert legal advice to the wider business and ensuring all risks are assessed and minimized. This position is ideally suited for someone with a can-do and customer-focused attitude who can demonstrate a proactive, pragmatic, and commercial approach to legal issues. The candidate must have the ability to operate autonomously; however, they can always draw upon the skills and knowledge of the rest of the Legal team.
Key Responsibilities:
Negotiating and drafting customer and supplier contracts
In-house litigation management and dispute resolution assistance
Contract analysis and reporting
Troubleshooting legal and commercial issues to ensure speedy resolution
Ensuring relevant legislation is reviewed and contracts are updated accordingly
Policy inception, revision, and ongoing management
Advising on company compliance and regulatory obligations
Skills & Experience:
Ideally, you will have strong practical experience across a broad spectrum of legal matters, preferably in a private practice or in-house environment. Along with this, you will also have:
Bachelor of Law (or appropriate overseas equivalent) and the entitlement to a NZ Practising Certificate
Current NZ practicing certificate (or the ability to hold one)
Minimum of 1 year's legal experience
Knowledge of key legislation and regulations around corporate governance, health and safety, employment, and privacy are preferred
Understanding of basic accounting principles and commercial acumen
Excellent communication and drafting skills
Benefits:
Superannuation contributions (on top of KiwiSaver!)
Fully funded Southern Cross Health Insurance (Regular Care for you and your family)
Generous Long Service Awards
Birthday Leave and other special leave days
This is an excellent opportunity to work for one of the world's leading innovators, so if you are interested in this opportunity, then please apply online. Applications close on 11th November 2024. Get in touch with us today!
Please note that applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will only be considered for this position!
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