In-House Corporate Solicitor (Part-Time)

An exciting opportunity not often seen in the market has arisen for a talented Part-Time Corporate Solicitor to join the Giltrap Group at their support office based in Grey Lynn, Auckland. You will work closely with the Head of Legal to make a meaningful impact on business operations. You will play a pivotal part in building and scaling the legal function, developing systems that enable efficient processes, proactive risk management and timely, commercially sound advice. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, values flexibility and wants to contribute to a successful organisation.

What you'll do:

• Design and implement robust legal processes, workflows and templates to streamline operations and ensure consistency across all business units.
• Develop and maintain an effective legal matter management system that supports knowledge sharing through contract repositories, FAQs and playbooks.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts while supporting contract lifecycle management and approvals for diverse business needs.
• Provide legal advice on consumer law matters including CGA, FTA, privacy issues, advertising regulations and compliance requirements relevant to New Zealand legislation.
• Identify potential legal risks within business initiatives or ongoing operations and proactively develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Assist in developing, updating and communicating internal policies while supporting governance initiatives such as board reporting and director training.

What you bring:

• 4-6 years post-qualification experience (PQE)
• Generalist legal expertise with a strong understanding of corporate/commercial law. Candidates with prior exposure to consumer law (Consumer Guarantees Act, Fair Trading Act), privacy and competition law are highly desirable.
• Pragmatic approach with excellent problem-solving skills and comfortable working in a dynamic environment with varied responsibilities.
• People-oriented with strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and liaise effectively across multiple business units.
• Demonstrate excellent drafting skills alongside proven negotiation abilities.
• Experience using legal technology platforms or participating in process improvement projects is advantageous.

What sets this company apart:

Giltrap Group is a family-owned New Zealand company with a passion for cars and a commitment to their people. They are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences not just for customers but also for employees who are integral to their business. The culture emphasises teamwork over hierarchy; everyone collaborates towards common goals supported by knowledgeable leaders who prioritise wellbeing alongside achievement

When you join Giltrap Group, you're joining New Zealand's leading automotive group, you'll enjoy competitive pay and have access to:

• Ongoing training and opportunities
• Comprehensive CARE Programme for Health and Wellbeing: Giltrap Group’s CARE Programme includes initiatives to support your physical, mental, and general wellbeing. Enjoy free access to the Groov App for mental health support, annual health checks, eye health checks, and more.
• A paid day off on your birthday
• 2 paid days off to volunteer at a community organisation of your choice

Whether you are seeking work-life balance or eager to expand your skill set within a supportive and established business, this is an environment where your contributions truly matter.

What's next:

We are looking to fill this role and will be finalising our shortlist soon. Opportunities like this are rare and we would recommend applying as soon as possible.

If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Suanne Briggs at suanne.briggs@robertwalters.co.nz.

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 Suanne Briggs on +6493747350.