Make your mark and grow in a business that values fresh thinking, collaboration and doing the right thing. You’ll have autonomy, support and the chance to shape meaningful work.
What you’ll do
Clarus Group is looking for a confident and adaptable Legal Counsel to provide high‑quality legal advice across our business and support our ongoing growth as a key player in New Zealand’s energy sector. The role can be based in Taranaki or in Wellington.
In this interesting and varied role, you’ll be responsible for:
Advising on commercial, corporate, compliance and governance matters
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts
Supporting the business with disputes, risk management and reputation protection
Building systems, processes and tools that lift legal capability
Delivering clear research and analysis to help shape smart commercial decisions
Building strong relationships across Clarus and with external advisors
Promoting safe, healthy work practices
This is a 9-month fixed term position to cover for parental leave.
What you’ll bring
As well as being an awesome team player who brings passion and ‘good energy’ to your work you will be:
Tertiary qualified, with an LLB degree and hold or be eligible for a current NZ practising certificate
18 months – years PQE preferably with some commercial law experience
Confident contract drafting and negotiation skills
A great communicator with excellent analytical and organisational capability
Commercially aware and comfortable navigating complexity
Tech savvy and proactive
A willingness to learn
You will get ‘bonus point’ for having any/all of the following - inhouse experience, energy sector exposure, or knowledge of property, governance, health & safety or IT contracting.
Why Clarus?
At Clarus Group you’ll be part of the talented, hardworking team who help safely deliver the vital energy New Zealand needs to thrive today and in the future. We began in Taranaki and our head office is in New Plymouth, but our Rockgas, Firstgas, Flexgas and Gas Service NZ operations span the length and breadth of Aotearoa — so you’re never far away from our good energy. Clarus Group is helping drive sustainability by laying the foundations for the decarbonisation of our network and developing green alternatives like New Zealand’s first renewable biomethane and hydrogen pipeline projects. We care about the communities where we live and work and are guided by principles of inclusiveness, kaitiakitanga and excellence.
Why join us?
You’ll be valued for who you are, rewarded for what you do and supported to thrive and develop in your work/career. You’ll get to work in a safe, healthy, fun environment, supported by great people who want to see you succeed.
Apply Now:
If you love the blend of business partnering and advisory work, this is the perfect role for you. Fill your workday with good energy at Clarus Group by clicking the link before applications close on 18 November 2026 or get in touch with Jacqui Cummack on [email protected] for a copy of the full job description.