Senior Legal Counsel

About The Role

This is a great opportunity to step into a newly created Senior Legal Counsel role at AA Insurance, driven by growth and increasing demand for legal support across the business. Reporting to the General Counsel and Company Secretary, you’ll join a high-performing team of three and play a key role in how legal support is delivered and embedded across the organisation.

You will work closely with senior leaders and teams across the organisation, advising on a mix of insurance, commercial, regulatory, governance, and operational matters in a complex, regulated environment. Your input will help shape decisions, manage risk, and enable the business to move forward with confidence. Whether it is supporting commercial initiatives, navigating regulatory questions, or providing practical day-to-day advice, you’ll bring a solutions-focused mindset and a strong sense of ownership.

This is a broad, business-facing role with real visibility, and you’ll be involved in key projects including transformation initiatives, product development, and regulatory change. This is a role where you can build strong relationships, influence outcomes, and see the direct impact of your work.

If you are looking for a senior in-house role that offers breadth, autonomy, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution, this is a great opportunity to do so within a respected New Zealand organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice across insurance and corporate matters.
• Ensure compliance with key legislation including the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act, Financial Markets Conduct Act, and Fair Trading Act.
• Assist the General Counsel on governance and other Board-related matters.
• Advise on contentious and non-contentious customer and contractual matters.
• Support business initiatives including product development, partnerships, and marketing activity.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on impacts to the business.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel where needed.
• Build strong relationships across the business and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to improving legal processes and ways of working.

What You’ll Bring With You

• An LLB and current New Zealand practising certificate, or the eligibility to obtain one.
• 7+ years PQE either in private practice or in-house.
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or another regulated environment.
• Experience advising on claims, disputes, and litigation is an advantage.
• Proven ability to provide commercially focused, easy-to-understand legal advice.
• Strong stakeholder skills and confidence working with senior leaders.
• Sound judgement, integrity, and a pragmatic approach.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work with autonomy.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

You’ll be part of a collaborative and well-regarded Legal team where your contribution is valued and your impact is visible. In this newly created role, you will play a key part in supporting the team’s continued growth, working closely with the business and building your profile as a trusted advisor across the organisation.

AA Insurance offers hybrid working, a supportive and inclusive culture, discounts on our products and a genuine focus on wellbeing and development, including a $250 annual wellbeing allowance.

Why join us?

This is a chance to take on a senior in-house legal role with real breadth and influence. You will work closely with senior leaders, contribute to meaningful business initiatives, and be part of an organisation that is focused on delivering great outcomes for its customers.

If you are looking for your next step where you can add value, build strong relationships, and make an impact, then we would love to hear from you.