Chorus NZ Limited Looking for Legal Counsel at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

Where: Auckland or Wellington

We’re all about endless potential…

We’re the team in charge of empowering New Zealand’s digital future. A future few can imagine. It started with the roll-out of our once in a hundred year network. But there’s much more to come as we keep pushing what’s possible, providing unlimited access to an ever-evolving range of innovative products and services. Technology that’ll support, inspire and connect people and businesses for generations.

To that end, we need more curious, collaborative and forward-thinking people. Because while we’re busy improving our national network, we’ll need more of the best to join our truly inclusive workforce, one where you’ll be made to feel you belong, and that everything you do is valued (because you do, and it is).

As for our culture. Our people say it’s one of the best around. We’re proud of that. And with our Chorus Care package benefits behind you too, you’ll have everything you need to seize this opportunity and make it your own.

Work your way

9-5 not working for you? That’s ok. We 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!

What You’ll Be Doing

Chorus is proud to be New Zealand’s leading telecommunications infrastructure company. The legal team sits within the wider Corporate, Regulatory and Legal Affairs function (CaRLA) which also includes Chorus’ procurement, regulatory policy, audit and risk, sustainability and corporate relations teams. The legal team navigates an extensive suite of new and legacy regulatory obligations and uniquely challenging market dynamics. Working with a team of incredibly talented lawyers, you will provide legal advice to support the delivery of Chorus’ strategic priorities.

Here’s what some of your days will look like:

• Support the delivery of pragmatic, high quality legal advice to Chorus on a wide range of issues including the regulatory framework, contractual negotiations, product development and sales and marketing initiatives;
• Work collaboratively with key business partners and others in CaRLA to support the delivery of Chorus’ strategic objectives;
• Help communicate Chorus’ legal and regulatory obligations in a way that facilitates business understanding to promote compliance;
• Work with our external legal and economic advisors and engage with external stakeholders including the Commerce Commission.

This is an amazing opportunity for an ambitious, passionate and collaborative individual to learn and grow in a fostering environment.

What You’ll Bring To The Table

To do well in this role, you will have a few years of experience in a legal firm or in-house ideally with some exposure to telecommunications or regulated utility businesses.

Keen?

If this role sounds like you, apply online today.

But before you do, we’d strongly advise you to visit www.chorus.co.nz and discover more about who we are, what we value, and where we’re headed.

Important legal stuff

Only applicants with Citizenship, Residency or a valid work visa will be considered for this role. To apply, submit your CV and a Cover Letter that outlines your skills and experience as they relate to this role.

Required Skills

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