Senior Legal Counsel

Posted 01 August 2022
Salary$190000 - $210000 per annum
LocationAuckland
Job type Permanent
DisciplineLegal, Risk & Compliance
ReferenceBH-13478

Job description

  • Senior Legal Counsel 
  • Newly Created Specialist Role 
  • Auckland 
  • Competitive Salary/Flexible working

Client Details


Our client who is number 1 globally within their industry is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel. This will be reporting into the Head of Legal and working within their collegiate and focused legal team in Sydney. You will be responsible for contributing to the strategy and success of business operations through the provision of expert legal advice to key stakeholders and project teams.


Description 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drafting and negotiating general commercial contracts
  • Providing advice on contract law
  • Advising and reviewing marketing matters and privacy law
  • Keeping the business up to date on regulatory issues
  • Contributing to the existing compliance function undertaken by the Legal team
  • Mentoring and managing more junior lawyers in the team
  • Liaising closely with the business and external counsel.


Profile

Key Requirements:

  • Ideally a minimum of 8 years PQE gained in-house or from a respected private practice firm.
  • Broad ranging commercial and corporate regulatory experience
  • Preferably previous experience working for an FMCG company
  • Strong marketing law experience
  • Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
  • Understanding of commercial drivers within a large multinational.
  • Proven ability to develop strong internal and external relationships and enjoy working in a team environment .



Job Offer

In return the role offers the chance to join a high performing team, in a leadership role within a global organisation, which is often voted top employer and company of choice.

To apply for this position, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button below. For a confidential discussion, please contact Suzie Large on 0434 294 665.