Principal Legal Counsel

This is an opportunity for an empathetic employment lawyer to provide expert legal advice on a wide range of employment matters. This workplace environment is dynamic and offers the chance to work on meaningful issues that directly impact people’s lives.

The opportunity | Te tūranga

As a key member of this team, you will provide strategic legal advice on a wide range of complex employment matters, including personal grievances, disputes, and workplace investigations. You will have the opportunity to design and implement early resolution strategies that balance legal, reputational, and organisational priorities. Your role will also involve drafting, reviewing, and interpreting employment agreements, policies, and collective agreements to ensure clarity and compliance. Additionally, you will collaborate with other teams on privacy requests and sensitive cases. Beyond these responsibilities, you will play an active role in shaping employment practices that drive positive change across the organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered.

About you | Mōhou ake

This is a unique opportunity for someone with excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Extensive experience in employment law across diverse sectors.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to navigate contracts and legislation effectively.
• A proven ability to resolve workplace issues through strategic thinking, negotiation, and collaboration.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• A collaborative mindset that fosters trust and builds strong relationships within teams.
• A law degree and current practicing certificate (or eligibility to obtain one).

Apply Now | Tono ināianei

Apply now. Or, for a confidential discussion contact Apryl Burgess +64 27 816 9899 l apryl.burgess@robertwalters.co.nz.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity as applications will be considered as they are received.

It is important to us and our client that people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

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 Apryl Burgess on +6444719721.