Job title: Legal Counsel - International Development
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: AoG Participating Agency
Functional Expertise: Legal
Salary type: Annual
Location: Wellington, NZ
Job published: 21-05-2025
Job ID: 46121

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our client's International Development arm in Wellington. In this role, you will play a key part in the delivery of international development projects, providing accurate, prompt, and pragmatic legal and associated commercial advice. You will have the opportunity to work in a collegial team and gain exposure to a wide variety of interesting Programme-related work.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a New Zealand Practising Certificate
  • 2 to 4 years post-admission legal experience in relevant New Zealand law transactions
  • Strong experience in advising upon, designing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contract documentation
  • Working knowledge of relevant legislation including the Privacy Act 2020, the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, and the Public Finance Act 1989
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Well-developed planning and organisational skills
  • Ability to influence and provide a sound argument in the face of an opposing opinion
  • Proactive, professional, collaborative, and customer-oriented approach

Apply Now

If you are a self-starter with the required legal and commercial acuity and acumen, and are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, we encourage you to apply for this position.

For more information contact Katy Elliott on 021 483 490 or Jane Temel on 021 499 902 or APPLY NOW!

Applications will be considered as soon as they are received.

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