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Senior Legal Counsel - Customer - Full-Time - Auckland

Senior Legal Counsel - Customer

  • Competitive remuneration + benefits
  • Excellent workplace culture + hybrid working + flexibility
  • Outstanding opportunity for an insurance or financial services lawyer

Step into this newly created role & join a recognised industry leader at a pivotal time in the growth and development.  Be part of a company that’s continuously innovating & making a positive impact on the lives of NZ’s every day.

 

About the role
Partners Life is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join their dynamic legal team based in Takapuna. Working closely with the General Counsel and one other Senior Legal Counsel, this key role will suit an insurance or financial services lawyer and involves a broad range of work such as:

  • Providing expert legal advice on customer, product, marketing, and distribution related matters (including customer claims, disputes and remediation)
  • Supporting constructive relationships with regulators, industry bodies and other stakeholders
  • Playing a crucial role in developing and executing risk management, legal, and compliance strategies to support strategic and operational goals

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping their legal approach as Partners Life challenge insurance industry norms and always strive to improve. As part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, you will be given autonomy and support so that together you will provide excellent legal support and contribute to the company’s broader purpose of building a brighter and more secure future for all New Zealanders. This role offers you the chance to work in an innovative environment where your mahi will support the strategic direction of the business and impact the future of New Zealand’s life and health insurance sector.

This role is offered as a full-time permanent position with hybrid working + flexibility.  4 days per week will be considered for the right person. 

 

What we’re looking for

  • A skilled lawyer with 10 years+ PQE in insurance or financial services at a top-tier law firm or financial services organisation in NZ, and a current NZ legal practising certificate
  • Experience in insurance products, distribution and referral contracts, litigation and dispute resolution
  • A strategic thinker with a keen understanding of commercial objectives
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
  • Integrity, energy, and enthusiasm for contributing to the goals and success

 

Benefits

  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Comprehensive Training and Support
  • Staff Life Insurance and Income Protection cover
  • A great team with an awesome culture
  • An inclusive, friendly, and diverse working environment
  • Flexible working – work at home and in the office

 

About the organisation
Proudly a New Zealand operated company, Partners Life is a recognised leader in life and health insurance. They have always said they would do things differently – and they do.  They have a clear strategy to set themselves apart from competitors by being bold and challenging the conventional industry traditions.  They have grown from a fledgling start up to one of the largest and best life and health insurers in New Zealand.  This is your chance to be part of their journey.

 

How do I apply? 
Apply Now here. Alternatively, contact us directly and quote reference number 1579914. 

We have a range inhouse and private practice roles for lawyers at all levels.  If this role isn’t for you but you’d like to hear what else is available, give us a call.  We’d love to hear from you. 

 

Kathryn Cross BMus LLB

027 700 8049 | [email protected]

Lara Gordon BA LLB (Hons)

027 349 6352 | [email protected]

 

At Artemis Executive Recruitment, we connect remarkable people with great places to work.  

Artemis Executive Recruitment is committed to creating inclusive and respectful workplaces.  We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our client organisations.