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General Counsel - Global Markets

Auckland, North Island💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-11 → 2026-09-28

Core

Lead a team of 5 lawyers providing strategic and commercial legal advice to senior management across Fonterra's global operations, managing legal risk while enabling commercial outcomes.

Role type

Senior General Counsel (Global Markets)

Builds

Global legal strategy and risk management for a dairy co-operative

Domain

Dairy industry, Global Markets, International Trade

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Strategic legal advice, People leadership, Commercial judgement, Risk management, Dispute and litigation management, Regulatory compliance

Preferred skills

Private practice and in-house experience, Multi-jurisdictional expertise, Executive presence

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Lead a team of 5 direct report lawyers, Advise on strategic customer contracts and key projects, Manage legal risk across global operations, Handle disputes and litigation, Shape the direction of the wider legal function

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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