Legal and compliance jobs in New Zealand.

Providing legal advice · Coaching colleagues · Managing litigation

7+ yrsMinimum 7 years PQE, law degree, current NZLS practising certificate or eligibility, strong experience in public law, litigation, RMA and climate, and right to work in New Zealand.

Leading compliance monitoring · Assessing regulatory compliance · Providing technical guidance

Experience leading compliance monitoring programmes, strong risk assessment and evidence-based decision-making, ability to assess compliance with legislation, experience improving monitoring frameworks, and proven technical leadership and coaching skills.

Leading legal services · Drafting contracts · Advising leaders

10+ yrsAdmission as Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand with current practising certificate; 10+ years post-qualification experience in complex commercial and contractual matters; legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.

Managing contracts · Negotiating agreements · Ensuring compliance

No explicit requirements stated.

Supporting treaty making · Conducting legal research · Managing case files

Law student with understanding of international law principles; NZ citizenship; ability to obtain and maintain Confidential security clearance; strong organizational, communication, and Microsoft Office skills.

Leading governance team · Ensuring compliance · Advising board

Proven experience providing strategic governance in a highly regulated, Crown entity or public sector environment; people leadership; excellent written communication; legally entitled to work in New Zealand or eligible for a working visa.

Advising on corporate transactions · Managing client matters · Supervising junior team members

New Zealand experience in a top-tier or international firm ideally; strong foundation in corporate, transactional, or projects work; ability to manage discrete components of matters with increasing independence; strong communication and organizational skills.

Advising on technology transactions · Structuring strategic deals · Building client relationships

5+ yrs5-7 years' PQE, strong technology and sourcing experience in private practice, ability to work autonomously, proactive client relationship building, data protection experience advantageous.

Advising on corporate matters · Managing complex transactions · Mentoring junior lawyers

6+ yrs6+ years PQE, ideally from top-tier or international firm; proven track record in corporate transactions, M&A, and general corporate matters; ability to manage complex client relationships; commitment to mentoring junior lawyers; global mindset.

Handling litigation · Mentoring junior lawyers · Conducting research

3+ yrs3-10 years' PQE in complex dispute resolution at a top-tier firm; strong analytical, research, drafting, communication, and mentoring skills; NZ qualified with current right to work in NZ preferred.

Providing policy advice · Supporting policy programmes · Influencing law reform

5+ yrs5+ years' experience in strategic, regulatory, or operational policy in local or central government; strong knowledge of policy frameworks and government processes; regulatory policy background; ability to develop relationships and communicate well.

Leading standards team · Setting priorities · Driving continuous improvement

Proven leadership of high-performing teams; technical credibility in aviation licensing or regulatory oversight; hold or have held ICAO CPL or ATPL licence with examiner ratings preferred; relevant aviation qualification essential.

Developing operational policy · Translating regulatory requirements · Engaging stakeholders

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience; significant experience developing operational policy in regulatory or government environments; strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to lead work and manage competing priorities.

Monitoring online gambling · Enforcing regulations · Assessing risk

Deep regulatory or government experience in complex systems; strong analytical judgement; stakeholder leadership; proven collaboration; strategic thinking; clear communication; at least one specialist capability in areas like international collaboration, consumer protection, data analysis, or gambling sector knowledge.

Assessing privacy matters · Administering address suppression · Managing NZBN escalations

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience in legal, regulatory, compliance, privacy, information management, government or business; excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Leading determinations function · Setting strategic direction · Developing team

Proven senior leadership and operational management; experience leading a tribunal, quasi-judicial function, or regulatory service; strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and Building Act; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Preparing court documents · Managing files · Coordinating diaries

Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally in civil litigation or disputes; knowledge of court processes and filing; strong technical skills with legal practice management systems, Microsoft 365, and Adobe Acrobat; excellent organizational and communication skills.

Leading safeguarding strategy · Overseeing compliance · Managing investigations

5+ yrs5+ years senior leadership in safeguarding, risk, compliance or related field; experience in complex multi-site organizations; knowledge of NZ legislation; tertiary qualification in law, risk, social work, education, psychology, criminology; full clean NZ driver licence; legal right to work in NZ.

Leading investigations · Assessing information · Preparing documentation

Experience managing complex criminal or civil investigations, partner engagement, detailed analysis, concise documentation, relevant legislation knowledge, and money laundering analysis skills. Full Class 1 driving licence required.

Maintaining frameworks · Coordinating audits · Monitoring compliance

8+ yrsRequires 8–10 years in compliance, governance, risk, or assurance; experience with major infrastructure or engineering projects, audits, investigations, compliance frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and New Zealand construction standards.

Drafting documents · Providing advice · Supporting conveyancing

Registered solicitor with a current practicing certificate, strong written and verbal communication, Microsoft Office proficiency, and ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently. Legal experience preferred.

Advising stakeholders · Monitoring risks · Preparing reports

Strong enterprise risk, operational risk, governance, assurance, regulatory, or related experience in general insurance, with senior stakeholder influence, risk framework expertise, analytical judgment, and New Zealand work rights.

Analyzing legal issues · Learning legal practice · Supporting partners

Recent law graduate or newly admitted lawyer with strong academic performance, curiosity, motivation, quick learning ability, collaborative skills, and interest in financial services law.

Drafting wills · Administering estates · Advising clients

5+ yrsAt least 5 years' estate-focused Legal Executive experience, New Zealand work experience, strong estate administration knowledge, client skills, and a current practising certificate or Legal Executive qualification.

Advising leaders · Supporting litigation · Managing disputes

5+ yrsTertiary law qualification, current New Zealand practising certificate or ability to obtain one, significant employment law and litigation experience, senior advisory skills, and eligibility for Confidential national security clearance.

Managing contracts · Negotiating terms · Reporting performance

Bachelor's degree in law, commerce, construction, engineering, or finance; experience managing commercial and contractual functions on major projects; procurement, contract law, negotiation, and financial literacy skills.

Providing tax advice · Analyzing transactions · Preparing submissions

Final-year law student completing university by the end of 2026, with strong commercial law and tax interest, academic performance, analytical ability, attention to detail, collaboration, and communication skills.

Negotiating contracts · Managing approvals · Coordinating partners

5+ yrsRequires 5+ years in contract management, commercial, legal, or related work; experience with contracts, Statements of Work, change requests, Master Services Agreements, stakeholder management, and commercial risk. Relevant tertiary qualification desirable.

Leading teams · Managing risks · Testing controls

Extensive technology risk, IT audit, or assurance experience in regulated sectors; team leadership; control design and testing; ISO 27001, CIS, NIST, and COBIT knowledge; CISA, CRISC, CISM, or CISSP preferred.

Delivering training · Mentoring lawyers · Drafting precedents

5+ yrsSenior property lawyer with strong technical legal skills, sound judgment, organization, attention to detail, mentoring ability, and experience translating complex legal information into practical guidance.