Legal Counsel at chorusnz

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Counsel, Regulatory Matters, Commercial Matters, Competition Matters, LLB, Legal Practice in New Zealand, Commercial Legal Environment, Private Practice, Regulatory Agency Experience, Government Agency Experience, In-house Exposure, Clear Communication, Collaborative Working Style, Well-organised Working Style

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Nau mai, haere mai. We’re Chorus. You may have already heard about us and know we’re the team empowering the digital future of Aotearoa with our ultra-fast fibre. We’re a talented bunch who are passionate about our purpose: Unleashing potential through connectivity. Enabling better futures for Aotearoa. Te Momo Tūranga | Contract: Permanent, full time. Te Wāhi | Where: Auckland. Te Pūtake | Why we’re hiring: We’re stepping into our next chapter, aspiring toward 80% fibre uptake across the motu by 2030. With our new strategy providing the roadmap for what we’re working to achieve and how we’ll get there, opportunities are emerging as we seek to expand our capability and talent in new and different spaces. Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity We have a rare opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team. Offering broad exposure across regulatory, commercial and competition matters, this role provides an excellent platform to develop a rounded internal legal career. You’ll enjoy the meaningful mahi we support, and the learning opportunities will continue to build your curiosity and capability. You’ll work closely with teams across Chorus, developing a strong understanding of the regulatory regime, our network and the Chorus strategy. You’ll support strategic initiatives and help shape outcomes that make a real difference for Aotearoa. Ō Wheako, ō Pūkenga | Your Experience With an LLB and eligibility to practice law in New Zealand, you’ll bring early experience from a commercial legal environment, whether in private practice or within a regulatory or government agency. Experience in regulatory or competition law is a bonus, as is any in-house exposure, and we’re equally interested in those with solid commercial foundations and a desire to learn and grow. Your curiosity and thoughtful approach will help you succeed, and you communicate clearly and comfortably with a range of audiences. Your collaborative and well-organised working style help you contribute effectively in a cross-functional and evolving environment. Mō mātou | About us We’re shaping a future where all New Zealanders are free to access opportunities that define their own lives, as we expand our network to help Aotearoa grow. With a new strategy in place and a powerful, inspiring purpose, Chorus is an exciting space right now. We’re on the path to moving from being the great network builder to being the great network operator. To do that, we embrace our mindsets: Be bold, ignite growth, Honour our past, reimagine our future, and Connect communities, empower people. We need people who not only embody these mindsets and the underpinning behaviours but who also inspire others to do the same. With our Chorus Care package benefits behind you, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside a caring, open-minded team in an environment that embraces diversity, encourages innovation, redefines flexibility, and offers an enviable work life balance. Nōu te mana | Work your way We know how to do hybrid working well and have been doing it for years and encourage you to find ways to work flexibly. If it suits your circumstances and delivers great outcomes for Chorus – that’s when you know you’ve found the Flex@Chorus Sweet Spot! He Wāhi Whakaōrite Whiwhinga Mahi.   We have a fair, inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are our strengths, we connect on shared values, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.  Please let us know of any accessibility requirements you would like us to consider to support you with your application.  We know women are underrepresented in senior roles, and we want to change that.  If you’re a woman looking for your next step, in a company that genuinely supports your growth, has a flexible work culture and visible female leaders we’d encourage you to apply.   Come be part of a new era at Chorus, apply today. 

Responsibilities

This role offers broad exposure across regulatory, commercial, and competition matters within the in-house legal team, providing a platform to develop a rounded internal legal career. The counsel will support strategic initiatives, help shape outcomes for Aotearoa, and work closely with various Chorus teams to understand the regulatory regime and company strategy.