HEAD OF LEGAL & COMPLIANCE – NELSON

Full timeLocation: Nelson Forests Office, Richmond, TAS, NZApplications close: 31 July 2025In this newly created, influential role you’ll manage a small team of technical experts who advise on legal, environment and land management issues for the NZ Forests and Kaituna sawmilling businesses. This role forms part of the NZ Forests Leadership Team and contributes to the development and execution of key strategic, governance and operational initiatives. The remit of this role is diverse and stimulating.

The legal work includes strategizing and leading negotiations across a range of key stakeholder relationships, advising on commercial and contractual issues, corporate law and governance, property, environmental, disputes and litigation, health and safety, policy review and IP matters. In addition, you’ll take a leading role in relation to regulatory and compliance matters, ensuring that appropriate governance systems are in place and that requirements are effectively communicated across the business, delivering training and reporting on risks and opportunities as they impact OFO NZ’s strategic and policy initiatives.

What We Are Looking ForQualified lawyer with NZ practising certificate (or eligibility to hold one)A minimum of 8 years PQE with broad commercial law experience and the ability to deliver advice across a diverse range of legal areasPrevious exposure to property and/or environment law matters would be an advantageA high level of commercial awareness and the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions focused adviceStrong leadership and team management capabilitiesStrong legal analysis, interpretation and negotiation skillsExcellent communication skills – an effective communicator who builds relationships with a collaborative and consultative styleAbility to manage priorities, work flexibly and at pace, to meet the needs of the businessPositive, action-orientated and enthusiastic engagement style, open to learning and respectful of contributions from your colleagues’ expertise.

This role offers a unique opportunity to broaden your skill set beyond the scope of a traditional in-house legal role, while continuing to gain valuable leadership and team management expertise. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams, shape strategic initiatives and contribute to OFO NZ’s continued success, all while enjoying the vast array of lifestyle benefits on offer in one of New Zealand’s most spectacular regions. The role is a full-time permanent position based in Richmond, Nelson. See the full advertisement here: Head of Legal & Compliance Job in Nelson Central, Tasman – SEEK