In-house Legal Counsel
Legal Counsel
Commercial Property
Stonewood Group | Auckland | Full-time
Stonewood Group is looking for a commercially minded in-house lawyer to lead legal delivery across our property, hospitality, investment and corporate activities. You will work closely with our directors and executive team, turning legal advice into clear, decision-ready recommendations, and keeping property, leasing and dispute matters moving with pace and sound judgement.
This is a broad, hands-on in-house role. You will move between strategic advice, drafting, dispute management and coordination of external advisers, with genuine autonomy and direct access to senior decision-makers.
What you'll do
- Advise on commercial leases, licences, deeds of lease, variations, renewals, assignments, guarantees, bonds and related property documentation, and manage landlord and tenant matters including rent reviews, defaults and notices.
- Manage a portfolio of disputes, claims, arrears, statutory demands, mediations, arbitrations and court-related matters, from letters of demand through to instructions to counsel.
- Provide practical legal input on acquisitions, disposals, financing, development, construction and hospitality operations, reviewing commercial proposals early enough to catch issues before commitments are made.
- Select, brief and manage external lawyers, valuers and consultants, keeping cost proportionate to risk and commercial value.
- Support corporate governance, entity maintenance and board matters, and build a reliable legal register covering active matters, deadlines, exposure and spend.
- Improve templates, precedents and legal request triage across the Group, and provide guidance to colleagues working on legal matters.
What you'll bring
- A current New Zealand practising certificate and the right to practise as a barrister and solicitor (or solicitor) in New Zealand.
- Strong commercial legal experience, gained in-house, in a leading commercial practice, or a combination of both.
- Demonstrated experience in commercial property, leasing, contract drafting and negotiation.
- Practical experience managing disputes, litigation, recovery or enforcement matters.
- Sound judgement, and the ability to explain complex legal issues plainly to non-lawyers.
- Excellent organisation and follow-through across multiple live matters, and confidence working directly with directors and senior stakeholders.
It would be great if you also had
- Experience in property investment, hospitality, hotel operations, construction, development or a multi-entity group.
- Experience managing external counsel, budgets and litigation strategy.
- Familiarity with New Zealand commercial property documentation, court processes, arbitration, mediation and statutory demand work.
Why Stonewood Group
This role sits close to the directors and executive team, with real influence over how legal risk is managed across the Group. You will have the scope to build the systems, templates and relationships that make the function work, and to become the trusted operating partner the business relies on for pragmatic, timely advice.
Employment details
Position: In-house Legal Counsel — Commercial Property
Employer: Stonewood Group
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Auckland, with portfolio-wide support across New Zealand
Reporting to: Managing Director
Remuneration: An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated based on experience.
Similar roles
Seasonal Bike Builder - Takapuna and Manukau
The Peloton·New Zealand
Description SEASONAL BIKE BUILDER - CASUAL RATES + BONUSES You don’t have to be a bike expert – we will train you! Role in Manukau and Takapuna Join us for our busy summer season and help be a core member of the team assembling new bikes for purchase. Successful candidates often transition to full time mechanics after summer! About 99…
- Contract
- Skilled Migrant (Residence) — PR, points-based, no single employer
Test Role
Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand·Penrose, New Zealand
TEST TEST TEST TEST TES TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST
- Full-time
- Skilled Migrant (Residence) — PR, points-based, no single employer
Civil Foreman
323 Recruitment·Tauranga, New Zealand
Job Description CIVIL FOREMAN – TAURANGA Location: Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Remuneration: $40.00 – $50.00 per hour, depending on experience Benefits: Company vehicle, phone, tablet, laptop, and medical benefit after six months THE OPPORTUNITY 323 is recruiting an experienced Civil Foreman for a well-established and growing civil contractor with a strong pipeline of infrastructure work across Tauranga and the wider…
- Full-time
- Skilled Migrant (Residence) — PR, points-based, no single employer
Australia Documentation Specialist
Immipoint Visa Consultants·India, Gambia
Role: Senior Case Officer / Documentation Specialist Experience: 5–10 years Qualificati on: Any Engineering Graduate Salary: ₹5–8 LPA Location: HSR Layout, Bangalore Employment Type: Full-time About Us: Immipoint Visa Consultants is a fast-growing immigration consulting firm specializing in Australia, Canada, Germany, and other global immigration pathways. We are committed to providing transparent, ethical, and client-focused immigration solutions. As we continue…
- Full-time
Excavator operator/Class 2
�� About the Role·New Zealand
�� Excavator Operators with Class 2 Licence Wanted! Join the Team at Extrastaff | Auckland, New Zealand Civil Construction | Full-Time & Part-Time Available �� $25–$30 per hour + 8% holiday pay �� Auckland-based Projects | Immediate Start Available Are you an experienced Excavator Operator with a Class 2 licence looking for reliable work, competitive pay, and long-term opportunities? We’re…
- Contract
- NZD 52k–NZD 62k / yr
- Skilled Migrant (Residence) — PR, points-based, no single employer
Senior Policy Analyst
Western Bay of Plenty District Council·Tauranga, New Zealand
Come and make a difference with us At Western Bay of Plenty District Council, everything we do is about making the everyday better — and helping our communities thrive, now and into the future. Western Bay is a District undergoing significant growth and transformation. From planning for future communities to delivering the infrastructure that supports them, we’re focused on getting…
- Contract
- Skilled Migrant (Residence) — PR, points-based, no single employer
Senior Mobile Developer (Android)
Trade Me·Penrose, New Zealand
Trade Me Role Description At Trade Me, we're about connecting Kiwi to create the life they want. Whether it's the big things like finding a home, a job, a car or growing their business, or the smaller things, like finding that right bedside table or parting ways with some old stuff. At Trade Me our vision is to be the…
- Full-time
- Skilled Migrant (Residence) — PR, points-based, no single employer
Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist training pathway
Pūmanawa·Wellington, New Zealand
Introduction Help shape the future of mobility and rehabilitation in Aotearoa Have you ever wanted a career that combines healthcare, science, technology, problem-solving and hands-on design? At Peke Waihanga, we're looking for motivated individuals to join our Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist Training Pathway. This is a unique opportunity to train towards becoming a qualified Prosthetist/Orthotist while gaining practical experience in a supportive…
- Full-time
- Skilled Migrant (Residence) — PR, points-based, no single employer
