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Legal and compliance jobs in Wellington.

37 open roles, 9 posted this week, most paying $101k to $160k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Legal and compliance23 days ago

    Senior Solicitor | Commercial

    Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand government ministry that creates a resilient and high-performing economy, including managing immigration.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Providing commercial legal advice · Drafting commercial contracts · Negotiating commercial contracts

    7+ yrsTertiary qualification in law; current practising certificate or eligibility to obtain one; seven-plus years' post-qualification experience; general commercial contract advice experience; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

  • Legal and compliance23 days ago

    Senior Compliance Adviser International Fisheries

    Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)

    Wellington
    Full time

    Providing compliance advice · Monitoring vessel activity · Analysing compliance information

    Experience providing advice in a compliance, regulatory, intelligence, enforcement, investigations or risk environment; experience interpreting legislation, policy or compliance frameworks; experience contributing to multi-stakeholder projects or operations; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience; current full New Zealand driver licence

  • Legal and compliance23 days ago

    Advisor Publishing

    Ministry of Justice - New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Reviewing court decisions · Anonymising tribunal decisions · Responding to user queries

    Legal qualification; understanding of legal principles including statutory prohibitions on publication, or ability to quickly grasp legislative requirements; understanding of Te Ao Māori, Te Reo Māori me onā tikanga

    Generous leave
  • Legal and compliance25 days ago

    Financial Services Lawyer

    Chapman Tripp · 201-1000 employees

    A leading New Zealand legal partnership providing corporate and commercial legal services.

    Wellington+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Advising clients · Developing financial products · Contributing to thought leadership

    4+ yrs4-10+ years PQE; large law firm, in-house, or regulator experience; exposure to financial services, investment funds, securities, or insurance law; or corporate, finance, tax, or litigation background.

    Generous leave
  • Legal and compliance26 days ago

    Assessor - Wellington

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Paraparaumu, Wellington
    Full timeEntry level

    Assessing customer files · Responding to information requests · Communicating with customers

    Customer service experience; understanding of the Privacy and Official Information Acts; experience with risk assessing, dealing with issues and identifying solutions; ability to manage sensitive and confidential information; knowledge and experience working with standard office software; understanding of cross-cultural practices, including tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples’ culture

  • Legal and compliance30 days ago

    Senior Solicitor

    Environmental Protection Authority · 201-1000 employees

    Aotearoa New Zealand's independent environmental regulator, protecting the environment, economy, and people.

    Wellington
    $106.5k-$159.8k a yearHybridFull timeSenior

    Providing legal advice · Conducting litigation · Managing legal risks

    5+ yrs5+ years PQE as a lawyer; senior experience in public law, litigation, and commercial matters; strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to manage legal risks and conduct court proceedings.

    Generous leave
  • Legal and compliance30 days ago

    Senior Solicitor

    Environmental Protection Authority NZ

    Wellington
    Full time

    Providing legal advice · Conducting court proceedings · Managing legal risks

    5+ yrs5+ years’ experience as a lawyer; senior-level experience advising on public law, litigation and commercial matters

    Generous leave

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About legal and compliance jobs in Wellington

There are 37 roles open for legal and compliance jobs in Wellington on the SmartCVs job board, 9 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 35 full time and 4 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $101k to $160k a year.

That's 37 of the 170 legal and compliance jobs across New Zealand.

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There are 37 roles open for legal and compliance jobs in Wellington on the SmartCVs job board, 9 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

How much do legal and compliance jobs in Wellington pay?

Where the ad shows a salary, most legal and compliance jobs in Wellington pay $101k to $160k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.

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