Senior Legal Counsel (Generalist)

Title: Senior Legal Counsel (Generalist)
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Jobgether
Location: New Zealand (Fully Remote)
Eligibility: Qualified lawyer with at least 7+ years of post-qualification experience and a background in a top-tier law firm or leading international/regional practice.
Deadline: Not specified
Fees: None Description:
Jobgether is recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel (Generalist) on behalf of a partner company. This role is designed for a senior legal professional who thrives in high-autonomy, high-impact environments. You will act as a strategic legal partner to the business, owning mandates end-to-end. The position combines corporate, commercial, and regulatory responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions, supporting international expansion, complex transactions, and ongoing regulatory compliance. Key Accountabilities:

• Lead end-to-end legal support for international expansion initiatives, including entity structuring and regulatory approvals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of complex commercial agreements.
• Support corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and investment structures.
• Monitor evolving regulatory frameworks in key markets and translate developments into actionable guidance.
• Manage and coordinate external counsel to ensure cost-efficient legal outcomes.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with 7+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in a top-tier law firm or leading international/regional practice.
• Proven experience handling complex, multi-jurisdictional legal matters independently.
• Proficiency with modern digital tools, including Google Workspace and AI platforms (Gemini, Claude, etc.).

Benefits:

• Fully remote work environment (work from anywhere globally).
• 40 paid days off annually.
• Competitive compensation aligned with seniority.
• Direct exposure and collaboration with CEO-level and senior leadership stakeholders.

Application Link: Not specified