Location: New Zealand
About us:
3 Islands Intermodal is a leading New Zealand intermodal logistics company comprising of four divisions: Ports, Inland Logistics, Retail Freight Forwarding and Wholesale Air Freight.
3 Islands has operations at nine ports, six inland depots and two airports across New Zealand, offering its customers a comprehensive range of logistics services to fulfil their import and export ambitions to and from any region of New Zealand.
Unique amongst its competitors, it is 100% Kiwi-owned and has a proud culture focused on safety, upskilling and a flat, solutions-driven management approach. Among its employee benefits, all 3 Islands employees participate in the success of the group as beneficiaries of the Employee Trust, which owns 7.5% of the group businesses.
3 Islands is continuing to experience strong growth throughout its nationwide, intermodal network and, in response, is building out its team in every region to respond to customer demand to evolve the logistics industry, driven by a spirit of safety, efficiency and innovation.
The General Counsel (Group) will play a pivotal role in overseeing the legal affairs of our businesses in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific and Southeast Asia. This position is essential for ensuring compliance with local and international laws, managing legal risks, and providing strategic legal advice to the executive team. The General Counsel will foster a culture of integrity and ethical conduct within the 3 Islands group.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of issues including contracts, compliance, capital markets and regulatory matters
- Oversee the management of all legal risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements with the group’s customers, suppliers, capital markets counterparties (both debt and equity)
- Represent the organisation in legal proceedings and liaise with external legal counsel as necessary
- Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and compliance
- Monitor changes in legislation and advise the organisation on potential impacts and necessary adjustments
- Collaborate with other departments to provide legal support for business initiatives and strategies
- Maintain health and safety, regulatory and compliance standards in all activities
About you:
- Tertiary qualified, with a law degree
- 15+ years’ experience, ideally dealing with industrial supply chains, complex compliance-driven industries, international trading and/or capital markets transactions
- Proven ability to lead large teams, complex businesses, implement strategies and continuously self-improve
- Strong understanding of corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to provide sound, practical legal advice in a business context
This is a unique opportunity to join one of New Zealand’s leading intermodal logistics companies with ambitious growth plans. You will have the chance to influence, shape, and drive the business, playing a key role as 3 Islands continues to scale its intermodal platform nationwide.
If you would like to be part of a leading intermodal logistics business where culture is central to our success and have the opportunity for equity participation, we would like to hear from you. We welcome interest from New Zealanders currently working offshore who are considering a return home, New Zealanders currently working in New Zealand at the top of their game, and we would consider candidates with international experience who might have a connection to NZ.
How to apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, click Apply Now and submit your CV and cover letter
Candidates must have legal rights to work in New Zealand.
Application Close: 04/03/2026
