Senior Legal Counsel - Technology, Auckland
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PwC NZ

Senior Legal Counsel - Technology

  • Posted 1mo ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Auckland

Job Description

Kia ora,


At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.


This is a place to keep growing. You’ll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa.


Ngā kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role

This Mid to Senior Legal Counsel - Technology inhouse role sits within our Internal Firm Services team - the engine room of PwC New Zealand. Based in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, you’ll join our Office of the General Counsel, a collaborative, close-knit team providing inhouse legal support across the firm.


Your day-to-day could include:

  • Negotiate complex technology agreements (SI/ERP, SoWs, managed services, SaaS/licensing, MSAs).
  • Support bids/tenders and strategic client contracts; help teams land commercially workable outcomes.
  • Advise on AI-enabled services and support developing standard AI contracting positions and playbooks.
  • Partner with Risk, Procurement on strategic supplier negotiations and vendor risk.
  • Provide pragmatic guidance on privacy/data handling in commercial arrangements and support responses to privacy/regulatory change.
  • Track and update the firm on legislative and regulatory changes that impact the business with a focus on AI and privacy.
  • Respond to ad hoc legal queries across the business with clear, solutions-focused advice.


Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe, ka whakawhanakehia rānei i tēnei tūranga  / Skills you will bring or develop in this role

Qualifications and core experience

  • Current NZ legal practising certificate for New Zealand (or eligibility to obtain one)
  • 6 years’+ PQE in commercial and/or technology law (law firm and/or in-house)
  • Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements


Technology and commercial capability

  • Experience advising on technology-related contracts (e.g. systems integration, ERP implementations, software licensing or technology managed services)
  • Confidence supporting large-scale, high-value engagements with multiple stakeholders
  • A commercially pragmatic mindset, with the ability to balance legal risk, client relationships and business objectives
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility across legal, risk and business teams


Preferred but not essential

  • Experience negotiating AI clauses in AI-enabled contracts
  • Understanding of data privacy and regulatory considerations impacting commercial arrangements
  • Experience supporting agile or hybrid delivery models.
  • If you don’t meet every requirement, we still want to hear from you - your skills and potential may be a great fit.


Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

  • Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals
  • Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways
  • Wellbeing - $250 annual wellbeing allowance; Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)
  • Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.
  • Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture
  • Time off - Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period; purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave
  • Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave


Mō te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?

Hit Apply now. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html.

Grow here. Go further.


Ngā whakautu ki o pātai / Your questions answered

Nau mai ngā tono wawe / We encourage early applications: This role may close before the listed date if we identify a suitable candidate.

Tono tika mai / Please apply directly: We’re not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. If you’d like to be considered, please apply directly - we’d love to hear from you.


Atamai hangahanga / A.I. usage: Please note that secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Stakeholder Management
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Negotiating Complex Agreements
  • Privacy & Data Handling
  • Technology Law

Desired Soft Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Collaboration
  • Clear Communication
  • Commercial Pragmatism
  • Credibility Building

Additional Compensation

  • Performance Bonus
  • Referral Bonuses

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🤱 Extended Parental Leave
  • 📆 Paid Volunteer Leave
  • 🏘 Work from Home
  • 🧕 Inclusive Workspace
  • 🩺 Health Insurance
  • ⚖ Work-Life Balance Support
  • 💸 Payroll Giving
  • 💼 Life Insurance
  • 💚 Counselling Services
  • 🏥 Subsidised Health Insurance
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🛂 Visa Sponsorship
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🎖 Long Service Rewards
  • 📣 Referral Bonuses
  • 🚚 Relocation Support
  • 🏆 Performance Bonus
  • 🖥 Computer Assistance
  • 📱 Discounted Phone or Internet Plans
  • ⌨ Home Office Budget
  • 🩸 Free Period Products
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
  • 🍇 Fruit Box
  • ☕ Work Café
  • Wellbeing Benefit ($250/year)
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  • 🌿 Indigenous Rights
  • 💰 Wage Equality

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