New Zealand Law Society - Senior Legal Counsel - Auckland

Senior Legal Counsel - Auckland

  • Passionate & supportive team culture!
  • Competitive Remuneration & benefits – discounts on Fisher & Paykel & Haier products, life & disability insurance, discounted medical cover, generous Kiwisaver, leading Whanau/ Family Leave policy, subsidised staff café, free car parking when you are on-site
  • Diverse and exciting work with flexible working

This fantastic role offers you the opportunity to a rewarding career with a great lifestyle, all while being part of an innovative iconic NZ brand!

About the role
Fisher & Paykel Appliances is seeking an additional Senior Legal Counsel to join their award winning in-house legal team. With many exciting initiatives ahead, including relocation to new global headquarters in Penrose, this is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping the company’s legal strategy and supporting its growth locally and internationally.

You will provide legal advice across the business (including offshore offices and business units), across a broad range of areas including corporate, legal and regulatory matters. You will utilise your strong contractual drafting skills in a variety of contexts and be able to form strong relationships with a variety of people across the business so that context is always reflected in the advice you give.

This newly created permanent full-time role with WFH (up to 2 days) is your opportunity to make a career defining move and be part of a high performing team. 4 days per week may be contemplated for the right person.

What we’re looking for

  • A lawyer with at least 5 years’ PQE who holds or is entitled to hold a current New Zealand legal practising certificate
  • Sound foundation experience in a top tier firm and some inhouse experience (secondments or permanent) preferred
  • Strong contractual drafting skills
  • Good understanding of key intellectual property and privacy concepts
  • Understanding of key consumer and competition law concepts would be beneficial
  • Good commercial acumen, professionalism, integrity and a pragmatic solutions focus delivery style
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with a wide variety of people
  • Innovative, enthusiastic and versatile with a proactive ‘problem-solving’ approach

About the business
Fisher & Paykel Appliances is one of New Zealand’s best-known brands, a global company with a strong heritage and ambitious plans. Their New Zealand origins, curious nature and passion to develop luxury products designed around people are core elements that make them unique.

Fisher & Paykel Appliances is part of Haier Smart Home, which is a listed entity and Fortune 500 company.

Driven by their brand values of being Curious, Innovative, Trusted, Sustainably-Minded and Generous, as a team they take a collaborative approach, have a culture where ideas are heard, and are united in their goal to be the world's most human-centred, #1 premium appliance brand. The future is bright here!

How do I apply?
Click on “Apply Now”. Alternatively, contact us directly and quote reference number 1585555.

Application close date: 5pm, Wednesday 16 April 2025

Kathryn Cross BMus LLB
027 700 8049 | kathryn.cross@artemisnz.com

Lara Gordon BA LLB (Hons) 
027 349 6352 | lara.gordon@artemisnz.com

Artemis Executive Recruitment is committed to creating inclusive and respectful workplaces. We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our client organisations.

At Artemis Executive Recruitment, we connect remarkable people with great places to work.