Legal Counsel

He aha te tūranga - About the role: 

Due to an internal promotion we have an opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our small highly capable in-house Legal team. Reporting to the General Counsel this role provides high-quality practical legal advice and support across a broad and interesting portfolio helping ensure Hato Hone St John meets its legal obligations and manages organisational risk.

The Legal team supports the organisation across a wide range of matters and this role offers exposure to complex and meaningful legal work within a unique purpose-driven environment. Youll work closely with senior lawyers building your capability while contributing to real-world outcomes that impact communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.

This role is well suited to a lawyer looking to deepen their in-house experience develop strong commercial judgement and work across a diverse legal landscape with appropriate support and mentoring. The Legal Counsel will work on a wide range of issues including:

• Commercial & contractual arrangements
• Regulatory & compliance issues
• Medico-legal issues
• Governance
• Privacy

Qualifications :

Ko wai koe - About you:

You are a capable and motivated lawyer who enjoys working collaboratively and is keen to develop your in-house legal career within a complex organisation.

You will bring:

• A law degree and a current New Zealand practising certificate (or eligibility to hold one)
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience
• A track record of providing advice and managing legal issues within a complex multi-stakeholder environment (some in-house experience preferred).
• An ability to provide clear practical and solutions-focused legal advice
• Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Additional Information :

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click Im interested before applications close on Wednesday 28th January 2026.

For further information please contact Lindsey Frankland on .

At Hato Hone St John we embrace diversity welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities and were committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

E pōhiritia nei e mātou te whānau o Hato Hone St John ngā rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou kia mahi haumaru ai.

If you need accommodations for accessibility please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process.

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesnt match the job description perfectly. If youre excited and think you have what it takes we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesnt align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time