Mid-senior Legal Counsel - Technology

PwC New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand
Not specified; discretionary bonus opportunities; ...
Hybrid
Negotiate complex technology agreements
Draft commercial agreements for technology
Advise on ai-enabled services contracts
PwC New Zealand is seeking a Mid-Senior Legal Counsel specializing in technology to join their Internal Firm Services team in Auckland. The ideal candidate will have 4-10 years of experience in commercial and technology law, particularly in drafting and negotiating complex agreements and advising on AI-related contracts

Job Summary

  • This role sits within the Office of the General Counsel to provide in-house legal support across the firm.
  • You will negotiate complex technology agreements including SI/ERP, SaaS licensing, and managed services while advising on AI-enabled services.
  • The company offers generous benefits including a $250 annual wellbeing allowance, flexible working arrangements, and paid recognition days off.

Matching Summary

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PwC New Zealand is seeking a Mid-Senior Legal Counsel specializing in technology to join their Internal Firm Services team in Auckland. The ideal candidate will have 4-10 years of experience in commercial and technology law, particularly in drafting and negotiating complex agreements and advising on AI-related contracts.

Salary

Not specified; Discretionary bonus opportunities; Generous referral bonuses

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Negotiate complex technology agreements
  • Draft commercial agreements for technology
  • Advise on AI-enabled services contracts
  • Manage vendor risk and supplier negotiations
  • Provide pragmatic legal guidance on privacy

Nice-to-have

  • Experience supporting agile delivery models
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Commercially pragmatic mindset
  • Understanding of regulatory change impacts

Key Requirements

  • Current NZ legal practising certificate or eligibility
  • 4–10 years PQE in commercial or technology law
  • Demonstrated experience drafting complex commercial agreements

Work Rights

Must have NZ legal practising certificate

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