Senior Legal Manager
The city of Auckland and the Port of Auckland have grown together on the Waitematā and Manukau Harbours for more than 175 years. Port of Auckland is part of the special character of our city and plays a vital role in our economy, delivering the things we need and enjoy.
Nearly three-quarters of the port's inbound cargo stays within the Auckland and Upper Waikato region. Our location on Auckland's doorstep means the delivery of goods is quick, the cost of goods is low, and we are focusing on reducing our carbon footprint to become a sustainable Port. We also have a network of freight hubs throughout the North Island, to improve access to the port for the provinces.
We are currently seeking a Senior Legal Manager for this newly created role.
ABOUT THE ROLE | Te tūranga mahi
The focus of this role is to assist POAL in building to grow it success across customer, commercial and culture goals as a generalist corporate / commercial in-house lawyer. You will contribute significantly to the design and implementation of an in-house legal function supporting training, self-help, and promoting a culture of seeking relationship-based, collaborative, and commercial solutions, and using the law as a problem-solving tool.
As a member of the Legal Team, and reporting through to the General Counsel, your key responsibilities are to contribute towards ensuring:
- Legal and reputational risks are consistently identified and appropriately managed, including instructing external legal advisors.
- POAL’s legal services are meeting legal and business requirements and are reviewed annually, including against budget.
- POAL’s “one-way, same way, best way, safest way” strategy is embedding compliance with the highest levels of legal “good faith” requirements.
- Senior leaders are competent in facilitating interest-based problem solving and use these skills to engage unions, the workforce, customers and Auckland community negotiations.
- Improving legal transactional capability ensuring legal oversight and due diligence in relation to corporate transactions (e.g., M&A, partnerships, capital and infrastructure projects), including managing external legal advisors.
- Providing ESG advice in relation to legislation changes.
ABOUT YOU | Ko wai koe
- At least 8 years PQE, with some experience in-house preferred.
- Experience required in Commercial and contract law (with broad understanding of competition law), IT/digital/privacy (need to be IT savvy), and legal operations management.
- It would be helpful if you also have experience in the port or transport industry, property law, dispute resolution (or management of), and ESG.
Attributes and skills we are looking for include:
- Naturally collaborative, have patience, think creatively.
- Aligned with “High Performance High Engagement” (HPHE) working style, facilitating discussions with a focus on interest-based problem solving.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting work priorities to achieve optimal business results.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate across different audiences with clarity and confidence.
This is a part-time, 24 hours a week role with flexible working.
OUR BENEFITS | Ngā Painga
(T&C's apply)
Our employee benefits and perks include:
- Free onsite parking, annual flu shot, confidential counselling and support services
- Free internal shuttle service to public transport hubs
- Opportunity to participate in the 5th week annual leave programme
- 15 days wellbeing (sick) leave per annum
- Career progression opportunities
- Flexible working, hours and remote
- Access to an onsite café, gym, and physiotherapist
- Access to discounts at: Auckland Leisure Centres (excluding Olympic Pools), Electrify NZ, Southern Cross, Specsavers, Kindercare, Pets in the City, EnviroWaste, Ideal Electrical, HCB Technologies (car batteries), PB Technologies, Resene (Mt Wellington store)
We pride ourselves on being a great place to work and consider all employees part of the port whānau.
At Port of Auckland, we celebrate and embrace diversity, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where Everyone can be themselves.
'Kia Kaha, Kia Maia. 'Give of your best, be confident in your ability'
How to apply: Please follow the link to our careers site - Search Jobs - Port of Auckland Limited (poal.co.nz) , create a candidate profile and apply for the role.
The job advert is open until Friday, 20 September 2024, unless filled prior.
