Senior Legal Counsel
Summary about this job
Generalists - In-house
Company: Artemis Executive Recruitment
Location: Auckland
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +64-6-762-7300
Fax: +64-9-554-2780
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Detail information about job Senior Legal Counsel. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Opportunities Abound
- Make a difference
- Variety of work
As well as making a difference in their customers’ lives, AIA New Zealand and Sovereign are committed to doing the same for their 900-strong team, with their growth, wellbeing, success and recognition all front of mind.
Reporting to the Head of Legal these Senior Legal roles are well structured in the present and opportunities abound for the future.
These roles require sound general commercial legal skills, agility and a solutions focused approach. Supported by the wider AIA legal team you will work together to ensure the continued provision of prompt, pragmatic, comprehensive and accurate legal advice. This will include review, negotiation, drafting and settlement of a variety of contracts and other commercial arrangements, managing any litigation and escalating issues within the legal team as appropriate.
To succeed in these roles you will have:
- An LLB, be admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the New Zealand High Court and eligible to hold current practising certificate.
- A minimum of 8 years’ sound commercial law experience drafting, advising on and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
- The ability to provide technical legal advice and representation in relation to disputed or litigated claims and consumer complaints, new product and business initiatives, general compliance and corporate law issues.
- Previous in-house experience essential. Experience working in financial services or insurance industries preferred.
- The ability to embrace the opportunities that come with change.
For further information in confidence, please contact Kathryn Cross BMus LLB, 09 354 3543, or [email protected] quoting reference number 741968, or click Apply Now below.
Artemis Executive Recruitment is a premium executive recruitment, search and selection consultancy that specialises in legal, human resources and general executive appointments.
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