Te kāinga iho pūmanawa - A Place Where Talent Wants to Live.

What is it in for you:

• Join people who are passionate about New Zealand's future through innovation
• The opportunity to grow and develop your skills in the Legal field.
• Work in a stimulating and collaborative environment
  
  

About the Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join the Legal team here at Callaghan Innovation.

The Finance & Legal business unit consists of our Finance, Legal, Procurement, Strategy and National Science Challenge functions. The team supports Callaghan Innovation's success by ensuring we have the support and resources needed to deliver value and a high-quality experience to our customers.

As a Legal Counsel, you will be reporting to and working closely alongside the Chief Legal Advisor as well as working across the organisation providing timely and accurate legal advice that is aligned with Callaghan Innovation's strategic objectives. You will assist with contract reviews, advise on grants & funding, answer commercial legal queries and work closely with our procurement team. You will be responsible for leading and delivering our privacy and OIA programmes of work, and assisting with governance and compliance matters.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have;

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree with a current NZ Practicing Certificate.
• 3-5 years PQE (post qualification experience) in a leading New Zealand law firm and/or in-house environment.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to influence and negotiate with key stakeholders.
• An agile, innovative and growth mindset.
• An ability to effectively manage, prioritise and plan your own workload.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders across the organisation.
  
  

About Us

Callaghan Innovation is New Zealand's innovation agency. We activate innovation and help businesses grow faster for a better New Zealand. To do this we partner with ambitious businesses of all sizes, delivering a range of innovation and research and development (R&D) services to suit each stage of their growth. Our staff - including more than 200 of New Zealand's leading scientists and engineers - empower innovators by connecting people, opportunities and networks, and providing tailored technical solutions, skills and capability development programmes, and grants co-funding.

If you have experience in this type of work and are looking for a change or a new opportunity, then please apply now.

Applications close Wednesday 28 July 2021

Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

Callaghan Innovation provides a healthy and safe environment which encourages inclusiveness, diversity, and collaboration, putting our people at the heart of what we do.

You must have the right to live and work in NZ to apply for this job.