Commercial Legal Counsel

This is your opportunity to join ILANZ finalist for ‘Small In-house Team of the Year’ 2026.

The team is seeking a 6 PQE Commercial Legal Counsel to join their team in Auckland. You will work closely with senior colleagues and contribute to the ongoing development of junior team members, all while enjoying flexible working arrangements. The organisation is committed to fostering a culturally rich environment, and supporting both financial and holistic wellbeing through generous benefits and wellness initiatives.

What you'll do:

• Provide strategic and pragmatic legal advice on a wide variety of business issues and projects, with a particular focus on commercial contracts, contract drafting and negotiation.
• Advise on IT and digital matters including privacy compliance, marketing campaigns, brand management, and climate-related legal issues.
• Report into Principal Legal Counsel and work closely with Privacy Officer as well as the Contracts Manager to ensure seamless delivery of legal services.
• Assist in nurturing junior team members by sharing knowledge and supporting their professional growth within the team.
• Contribute to the creation of team strategy and participate actively in developing a positive team culture.

What you bring:

• Hold or be entitled to hold a New Zealand Law practising certificate.
• Minimum 6 years PQE gained from top-tier law firms or professional services firms or in-house roles covering generalist areas such as commercial contracts, contract drafting/negotiation, M&A, IT/digital law, privacy compliance, marketing campaigns, brand management, and climate-related issues.
• An understanding or interest in financial services.
• Demonstrate strong legal thinking skills coupled with exceptional drafting ability and meticulous attention to detail.
• Exhibit proven interpersonal skills capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels within the business environment.
• Possess demonstrable understanding of risk tolerance relevant to business operations.
• Self-motivation enabling you to tackle complex issues proactively while driving initiatives forward under pressure or ambiguity.
• Ability to balance commercial judgement with legal risk assessment when providing business options.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of New Zealand’s leading providers of KiwiSaver solutions and general insurance products designed to help clients achieve their financial goals while securing their future. The company is proud of its Pride Pledge certification, Living Wage accreditation, Toitū net carbon zero status, and partnership with mental health charity Voices of Hope—all underscoring its commitment to social responsibility. Employees benefit from an inclusive workplace, financial wellbeing which is supported through market-leading benefits like up to 6% KiwiSaver employer contributions plus free health insurance. Holistic wellbeing is equally prioritised via flexible working arrangements, access to confidential counselling services and wellness coaching for employees and their immediate whānau. Volunteering opportunities further enrich staff engagement by connecting them directly with charity partners. This is an environment where care forms the foundation for meaningful lives; diversity is celebrated; growth is nurtured; connections are strengthened; careers flourish; wellbeing extends beyond finances; every individual’s journey matters.

What's next:

Opportunities like this don’t come around often. If you have a strong commercial background and share a passion for helping Kiwis achieve brighter futures through impactful legal work - this is your moment!

Apply today by contacting Kristen: kristen.dewar@robertwalters.co.nz / +64 9 374 7335

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Kristen Dewar at kristen.dewar@robertwalters.co.nz on +64 9 374 7335.