Senior Legal Counsel - Hawke's Bay Location Our client, Unison Networks Limited, owns, designs, manages, and operates the electricity distribution network that serves the Hawke's Bay, Taupo, and Rotorua regions.
They enable the communities in these regions to prosper by delivering customers' energy needs through a dynamic, flexible, and sustainable electricity system.
Unison is proud to be celebrating 100 years of powering their communities!
Since their founding on 19 June 1924 as the Hawke's Bay Electric Power Board, they have grown from a small lines company to a global Group of specialist electricity companies.
A rare opportunity is now available for a suitably qualified and experienced legal professional to join the Unison Networks team in the position of Senior Legal Counsel, based at their Hastings Head Office.
Reporting to Unison's Corporate Counsel, you will provide high-quality legal advisory services to Unison Networks Ltd in a commercially relevant and cost-effective manner.
In addition, you may be required to provide legal advisory services in relation to Unison Networks' interest in their subsidiary businesses, in line with Unison's Group Strategy.
A key focus for this role is drafting, reviewing, and assisting in the negotiation of commercial contracts to assist and support Unison's business activities.
In addition, you will provide legal advice to key stakeholders, acting as a "trusted advisor" on legal matters.
You will assess risk and provide options that support stakeholders across the organization with their decision-making.
There is definitely scope for career growth and development with this opportunity.
You'll be joining a close-knit team where fresh thinking is encouraged, and teamwork is essential.
Key experience, attributes, and qualifications required for this role include: Law degree (LLB) and admission as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand Ideally 5+ years of Post Qualification Legal Experience (PQE) Sound legal experience in areas that are likely to include commercial, contracts, property, regulatory, risk, and compliance High level of commercial acumen/awareness Positive and pragmatic in your approach; able to engage successfully and build relationships Possess highly effective written and verbal communication skills Possess a desire to learn and develop; a team player In return for the above, you'll have the ability to build your legal career and experience with one of Hawke's Bay's leading employers.
Unison is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
As a valued Unison team member, you will receive ongoing training and development as well as a host of benefits including great remuneration, health insurance, and subsidies to enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle.
Assistance with relocation expenses will be available to the successful applicant if required.
Please apply below, attaching your CV and Cover Letter, or call Ian Beattie at Pipeline Recruitment on (06) 835-4550 for a confidential discussion.
Applications close 4:00 pm Monday 29 July 2024.
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