Legal Counsel

Exciting in-house generalist role

12 Month fixed term contract

Auckland based

Here is a great opportunity to join a thriving, innovative NZ based global business and come to work each day with a genuine sense of purpose.

You’ll be joining a highly motivated and inspired legal team who are passionate about their work and supportive of each other. The team are trusted advisors to the business – good people doing good work with intent - and helping the business to navigate issues by providing commercially relevant legal advice and solutions.

The legal team is involved in all areas of the business and the scope of legal work is varied and interesting.  This includes providing advice on commercial and contractual matters, regulatory issues, compliance, governance, intellectual property, disputes and corporate law matters as well as providing support on strategic business projects.

What we’re looking for

• 3-6 years’ post-admission experience in corporate or commercial law from a recognised law firm
• Must be NZ qualified with a strong academic record practising certificate
• Commercial awareness and customer focus
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Team player, enthusiastic, approachable and positive style

Benefits

• Competive salary 
• Non-contractual bonus*
• Free Parking
• Beautiful campus with green spaces including EV charging stations and end of trip facilities to encourage lower-impact transport choices
• Subsidised Café’s and Barista service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing services

*Qualifying criteria applies

About Us

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices, exporting to over 120 countries globally. We are an iconic New Zealand company with a consistent growth strategy ensuring an expanding range of innovative devices for use in respiratory care, acute care and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

We focus on nurturing a positive and inclusive culture based on trust and respect. In New Zealand, our employee-led communities, Spectra (rainbow), Manaaki (Māori) and Women in Engineering play an important role in this culture. We also have a commitment to creating a positive lasting impact on society, shown by our support of New Zealand organisations such as Diversity Works NZ, Pride Pledge and Global Women.

This is an exciting opportunity to become immersed in a business that provides a collaborative, open, diverse and inclusive culture and values people who are self- motivated and have a desire to make a real contribution.  If this sounds like you, please reach out for further details, we would love to hear from you!