General Counsel & Company Secretary
Core
Lead legal and governance function as water services transfer from six councils into one new entity, providing strategic legal and commercial advice to the Board and CEO.
Role type
Senior in-house General Counsel & Company Secretary
Builds
Governance, risk, and assurance frameworks for a new publicly owned water services organization
Domain
Utilities / Water / Infrastructure / Public Sector
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic legal and commercial advice, Governance and company secretariat, Risk and assurance management, Contracting and procurement, Regulatory compliance, Board and executive level leadership, Engagement with iwi and Māori partners
Preferred skills
Experience in utilities, infrastructure, water, or similarly regulated sectors
Responsibilities
Lead legal and governance function during organizational merger, Provide strategic legal and commercial advice, Strengthen governance and risk frameworks, Manage regulatory and statutory obligations, Build relationships with councils, regulators, and iwi partners
Seniority
Senior, Executive Leadership Team