Senior Regional Counsel at Tait - New Zealand

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract negotiation, Legal drafting, Risk mitigation, Commercial law, Regulatory compliance, Stakeholder management, Strategic planning, Dispute resolution, Procurement, Employment law, Supply chain support, Governance frameworks, Communication skills, Project agreements, ICT contracts

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

We Go Beyond for A Safer World Te Tūranga – The Role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Regional Counsel to join our global Legal team, based in Christchurch. This role sits at the intersection of global strategy and regional delivery, supporting the Australian (TAP) Region while contributing to Tait's broader global objectives. Reporting into Corporate, you will play a key role in enabling commercial outcomes by providing pragmatic, timely legal advice and ensuring alignment with Tait's policies, processes, and regulatory obligations. You'll be a trusted advisor to General Managers and business leaders, bringing a balanced approach to risk and opportunity, and building strong, proactive relationships across the organization. The duties of the role will include: Partnering with business units to provide commercially focused legal support across the region Supporting pre-sales and bid teams with RFP reviews, contract structuring, and risk assessment Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements Providing clear, practical guidance on legal and regulatory compliance Supporting supply partnering, outsourcing, and complex multi-party agreements Managing and maintaining contract templates, registers, and approval processes Ensuring all contracts are appropriately reviewed for legal, commercial, and technical risk Supporting dispute resolution and liaising with external counsel where required Providing legal support to procurement, supply chain, and HR (including employment law matters) Developing and delivering legal and compliance training across the business Driving continuous improvement of legal processes, policies, and governance frameworks Preparing board papers and supporting senior legal leadership on key initiatives Ō pūkenga – About You You are an experienced legal professional with strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence and collaborate across a global organization. You bring a pragmatic, solution-focused mindset and are comfortable navigating complexity while delivering clear and actionable advice. As well as: Bachelor of Laws (NZ qualified, with Australian qualification preferred) 10–15 years' experience in a similar in-house or commercial legal role Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation, drafting, and risk mitigation Strong understanding of commercial and regulatory frameworks Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to operate effectively across regions and functions Advanced Microsoft Office skills Ideally, you will also have: Experience in ICT or technology-related contracts Exposure to system integration or large-scale project agreements International contracting experience across multiple jurisdictions Familiarity with tendering and procurement processes Understanding of compliance requirements across the Asia-Pacific region Ngā painga - What's in it for you? We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this through employing people who connect with our Values (Commitment to listen, Courage to Act and Integrity to Deliver), which underpin how we work together. We are committed to investing in our people and supporting a high-performance culture. Health insurance for you and your family after 12 months, annual flu vaccinations and additional sick leave in your first year Modern office facilities with onsite parking, gym, and café Long service recognition An active social club to help you balance work with fun Ko wai mātou – About Us For more than 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation, and utility customers around the world. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a global presence spanning multiple regions. Our people are at the heart of what we do. We are a collaborative; innovative organization committed to delivering technology that makes a real difference to the communities we serve. Ko koe pea tēnei? – Sound like your kind of role? If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career and contribute to a high-performing, purpose-driven organization, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter. Applications will be assessed as they are received. Applications close on Monday 4th May 2026 For more information about our company, products and solutions, please visit: www.taitcommunications.com

Responsibilities

The Senior Regional Counsel will provide commercially focused legal support and risk management for the Australian region while aligning with global objectives. Responsibilities include negotiating commercial agreements, managing regulatory compliance, and advising business leaders on strategic legal matters.