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Legal and Commercial Advisor | Governance, Privacy and Risk - Full-Time - Auckland

Legal and Commercial Advisor – Governance, Privacy and Risk

  • Excellent in-house opportunity
  • Work in a future-focused, purpose-driven organisation
  • Excellent benefits and flexibility

Step into your ideal in-house role and work as a trusted advisor to support the company’s strategic ambitions and drivers.  

About the role

Mercury is seeking a driven Legal and Commercial Advisor - Governance, Privacy and Risk to join their collaborative team based in Auckland. This role will help to deliver critical legal services and leadership across the governance, privacy, and risk functions. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of Mercury’s legal operations, supporting corporate governance, managing the privacy function, and helping shape a proactive, risk-based legal culture. 

Become part of a dynamic team where your expertise as a legal advisor is genuinely appreciated. 

This role is offered as a full-time permanent position with flexibility.

 

What we’re looking for

  • A skilled lawyer with 3 -7 years’ legal experience (private practice or in-house) and a current NZ legal practising certificate
  • Exposure to energy, infrastructure, or utilities sectors is an advantage
  • Previous governance and privacy experience preferred
  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance legal risk with business priorities
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
  • Pragmatic and motivated person who enjoys solving challenges in a fast-paced organisation

 

About the organisation

Mercury’s purpose is Taking care of tomorrow, connecting people and place today – tiakina te animata, mā te tūhono i ngā tāngata me ngā wāhi o te inamata. We are focused on growth and execution as we support electrification opportunities ahead for Aotearoa New Zealand – growth in all aspects of our business, including innovative solutions for customers, closer partnership with iwi and stakeholders and empowering our people. Sustainable commercial growth and renewable generation development are at the forefront of what we do, whilst ensuring the long-term sustainability of our physical assets and the natural environment.  

Mercury generates electricity from 100% renewable sources: hydro, geothermal and wind. We are also a retailer of electricity, gas, broadband and mobile services. 

 

How do I apply?   

Click on “Apply Now”. Alternatively, contact us directly and quote reference number 1597395. 

We have a range of in-house and private practice roles for lawyers at all levels.  If this role isn’t for you but you’d like to hear what else is available, give us a call.  We’d love to hear from you. 

 

Lara Gordon BA LLB (Hons)

027 349 6352 | lara.gordon@artemisnz.com 

Kathryn Cross BMus LLB

027 700 8049 | kathryn.cross@artemisnz.com

 

At Artemis Executive Recruitment, we connect remarkable people with great places to work.  

Artemis Executive Recruitment is committed to creating inclusive and respectful workplaces.  We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our client organisations.