ABOUT US
At Custom Fleet our unifying purpose is ‘to connect you to where you want to be’. We are a market leading and growing company focused on delivering seamless mobility solutions to help our customers manage their business safely, sustainably, and efficiently, working from the inside to revolutionise and modernise the world of fleet.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Legal Counsel is a key member of the Legal and Compliance team and supports the strategic requirements of the business whilst having responsibility for assisting with legal matters across both Australia and New Zealand. Duties will include (but not limited to) -
- Providing high quality independent legal services support to the Custom Fleet New Zealand and Australian businesses and managing all aspects of legal risks including the provision of legal advice, contract negotiation and the instruction of external legal providers
- This includes the provision of day-to-day advice on customer and supplier transactions, advising on regulatory requirements, providing advice on development of new products or initiatives, reviewing customer communications and marketing materials
- Advising on legal issues and considering the strategic importance, degree of risk and resource restraints
- Reviewing and managing legal compliance and training frameworks
- Drafting, reviewing, and managing legal precedents
- Assess and advise on the impact of regulation on the business’s processes to ensure continuous compliance
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, including senior management, Sales, Finance and other operational teams to implement changes brought about by regulatory requirements
- Maintain and update policies and procedures affecting legislative and regulatory compliance
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will portray the following –
- Law degree
- Current New Zealand legal practitioner’s practising certificate
- At least 5 years of post-qualification experience gained in a major law firm and/or in-house role
- Ability to give accurate, commercial, and timely legal advice
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated commercial orientation and business acumen
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
- Strong team player
PERKS OF WORKING WITH CUSTOM FLEET
We offer a range of 'Custom Perks' including an annual bonus, an extra week of annual leave, reward and recognition programs, volunteer and community engagement opportunities, social events, employee discounts, wellbeing leave, flexibility, we have a dress for you day policy as well as an ongoing commitment to investing in your learning and development.
Additionally, our ‘Collaborative Hybrid’ approach to workplace flexibility enables our people to work from home, and then in the office 2 days a week (or more if you would like) with office time focused on working together, ideation, decision making, and connection to the workplace, one another, and our customers.
Our team celebrates diversity and welcomes your application! Apply even if you are not from the industry, apply even if you wouldn’t usually do so, apply if you have the passion to be your best self every day – we will support you to do the rest.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking HERE
At Custom Fleet we are committed to growing a team made up of diverse people, skills, and experiences. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries.