We are looking for an experienced Technology Lawyer to join us at Fisher & Paykel Appliances. In this role you will support, partner and influence our global business, providing commercial advice, covering corporate, legal, and regulatory matters from data protection and privacy to technology licensing and intellectual property. Join a passionate team of legal and privacy professionals and lead the way to ensure our business is supported with world class best practices. Within the legal team, collaboration is at the forefront to air new ideas and share knowledge along the way to ensure that the best practices are in place and all ideas are heard. This role can be full time or part time(32hours). Fisher & Paykel Appliances is undergoing a transformation with a future focus on digital, connected appliances and establishing a world class connected ecosystem. Join us at an exciting time as we work on some exciting initiatives and solutions in this space. There is a lot happening, and you will actively contribute to our transformation, so this is a great time to get involved!
About us:
Fisher & Paykel Appliances is an iconic New Zealand brand, a global company with a strong local heritage. Our origins inspire our culture of curiosity and passion to develop solutions designed around people – these are some of the core elements that make us unique.We are driven by our values of being trusted, sustainably minded, innovative, generous, and curious. As a team we take a collaborative approach and have a working environment where all ideas are heard, evaluated and tested against our leading goal - to be the world's most human-centered appliance brand. At Fisher & Paykel Appliances, we embrace a hybrid working style and like to work with our employees to ensure a good work/life balance that fits your needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide timely commercial advice to the business in relation to a variety of corporate, legal and regulatory matters with a technology focus including but not limited to:
- Technology licensing and intellectual property
- Data protection/privacy
- Identifying and mitigating legal risk to the business
- Contracts, third party agreements, vendor supplier relationships
- Environmental, social and corporate governance
We are looking for:
- Currently working in the technology/ digital space
- Understanding of key intellectual property concepts and experience in licensing.
- Knowledge of key privacy concepts including issues arising from cross-border data flows.
- Demonstrated experience in developing compliance frameworks.
- 7+ years Post Qualified Experience.
- Proven experience working for leading private practice law firms and/ or in-house.
- Strong contractual drafting skills.
- Ability to distil complicated legal concepts.
- Flexibility to work after hours on occasion to meet global commitments.
In return, you'll get:
- Excellent development, growth and progression opportunities
- Great leadership
- A commitment to collaboration
- Superannuation scheme
- And, generous product discounts for yourself, friends & family
If this sounds like what you are wanting for your next step, submit your application today for this role!
Please submit your Cover letter outlining your suitability along with your updated resume via the link below: https://haier.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/FPA_External_Career_Site/job/Auckland-New-Zealand/Senior-Legal-Counsel_REQ-11220
