Legal Counsel 12 month fixed term
Wellington - New Zealand
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Job Summary
Make your mark and grow in a business that values fresh thinking collaboration and doing the right thing. Youll have autonomy support and the chance to shape meaningful work.
What youll do
Clarus Group is looking for a confident and adaptable Legal Counsel to provide highquality legal advice across our business and support our ongoing growth as a key player in New Zealands energy sector.
In this interesting and varied role youll be responsible for:
- Advising on commercial corporate compliance and governance matters
- Drafting reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts
- Supporting the business with disputes risk management and reputation protection
- Building systems processes and tools that lift legal capability
- Delivering clear research and analysis to help shape smart commercial decisions
- Building strong relationships across Clarus and with external advisors
- Promoting safe healthy work practices
This is a 12-month fixed term position to cover for parental leave.
Qualifications :
What youll bring
As well as being an awesome team player who brings passion and good energy to your work you will be:
- Tertiary qualified with an LLB degree and a current (or eligible) NZ practising certificate
- 35 years PQE with strong commercial law experience
- Confident contract drafting and negotiation skills
- A great communicator with excellent analytical and organisational capability
- Commercially aware and comfortable navigating complexity
- Tech savvy and proactive
You will get bonus point for having any/all of the following - inhouse experience energy sector exposure or knowledge of property governance health & safety or IT contracting.
Additional Information :
Whats great about working for us
Youll be valued for who you are rewarded for what you do and supported to thrive in your work/career. Youll get to work in a safe healthy fun environment supported by great people who want to see you succeed.
Apply:
If you love the blend of business partnering and advisory work this is the perfect role for you. Fill your workday with good energy at Clarus Group by clicking the link before applications close on 22 April 2026 or get in touch with Jacqui Cummack on for a copy of the full job description.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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