Legal Counsel - 12 month fixed term at Firstgas

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Compliance, Governance, Contract Drafting, Negotiation, Dispute Resolution, Risk Management, Research, Analysis, Communication, Organization, Commercial Awareness, Property Law, Health And Safety, IT Contracting

Industry

Utilities

Description

Company Description About Us: At Clarus Group you’ll be part of the talented, hardworking team who help safely deliver the vital energy New Zealand needs to thrive today and in the future. We began in Taranaki and our head office is in New Plymouth, but our Rockgas, Firstgas, Firstlight, Flexgas and Gas Service NZ operations span the length and breadth of Aotearoa — so you’re never far away from our good energy. Clarus Group is helping drive sustainability by laying the foundations for the decarbonisation of our network and developing green alternatives like New Zealand’s first renewable biomethane and hydrogen pipeline projects. We care about the communities where we live and work and are guided by principles of inclusiveness, kaitiakitanga and excellence. At Clarus Group you’ll be part of the talented, hardworking team who help safely deliver the vital energy New Zealand needs to thrive today and in the future. We began in Taranaki and our head office is in New Plymouth, but our Rockgas, Firstgas, Firstlight, Flexgas and Gas Service NZ operations span the length and breadth of Aotearoa — so you’re never far away from our good energy. Clarus Group is helping drive sustainability by laying the foundations for the decarbonisation of our network and developing green alternatives like New Zealand’s first renewable biomethane and hydrogen pipeline projects. We care about the communities where we live and work and are guided by principles of inclusiveness, kaitiakitanga and excellence. Job Description Make your mark and grow in a business that values fresh thinking, collaboration and doing the right thing. You’ll have autonomy, support and the chance to shape meaningful work. What you’ll do Clarus Group is looking for a confident and adaptable Legal Counsel to provide high‑quality legal advice across our business and support our ongoing growth as a key player in New Zealand’s energy sector. In this interesting and varied role, you’ll be responsible for: Advising on commercial, corporate, compliance and governance matters Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts Supporting the business with disputes, risk management and reputation protection Building systems, processes and tools that lift legal capability Delivering clear research and analysis to help shape smart commercial decisions Building strong relationships across Clarus and with external advisors Promoting safe, healthy work practices This is a 12-month fixed term position to cover for parental leave. Qualifications What you’ll bring As well as being an awesome team player who brings passion and ‘good energy’ to your work you will be: Tertiary qualified, with an LLB degree and a current (or eligible) NZ practising certificate 3–5 years PQE with strong commercial law experience Confident contract drafting and negotiation skills A great communicator with excellent analytical and organisational capability Commercially aware and comfortable navigating complexity Tech savvy and proactive You will get ‘bonus point’ for having any/all of the following - inhouse experience, energy sector exposure, or knowledge of property, governance, health & safety or IT contracting. Additional Information What's great about working for us? You’ll be valued for who you are, rewarded for what you do and supported to thrive in your work/career. You’ll get to work in a safe, healthy, fun environment, supported by great people who want to see you succeed. Apply: If you love the blend of business partnering and advisory work, this is the perfect role for you. Fill your workday with good energy at Clarus Group by clicking the link before applications close on 22 April 2026 or get in touch with Jacqui Cummack on [email protected] for a copy of the full job description. Department: Legal

Responsibilities

The Legal Counsel will provide high-quality legal advice across commercial, corporate, compliance, and governance matters, while also being responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial contracts. Additionally, the role involves supporting the business with disputes, risk management, building legal capability systems, and promoting safe work practices.