About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Writer to join our Marketing and Communications (MarComms) team. In this role, you will write, edit, and publish high‑quality legal content for Aotearoa’s legal profession and the public. You will lead the drafting and publication of articles that support the Law Society’s regulatory function, including timely summaries of Standards Committee and Tribunal decisions, and contribute to wider communication initiatives across law reform, advocacy, access to justice and developments in the courts.
Working closely with the Professional Standards team, Policy, Courts and Government, and other internal stakeholders, you will play a key part in ensuring the Law Society communicates accurately, clearly, and effectively on matters central to the profession. You will also contribute long‑form
editorial content, case summaries, website updates, podcasts, presentations, and other communication outputs.
Our ideal applicant will have:
- A law degree with at least five years’ experience, preferably in a legal or regulatory environment.
- Proven experience in legal writing, editing, or journalism (a relevant journalism/communications qualification is an advantage).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong legal analysis and the ability to translate complex legal material into clear plain English.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, sound judgement, and high attention to detail.
- The ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively across teams.
- Political and legislative awareness, with an understanding of the context in which the Law Society operates.
- Ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- High levels of integrity, discretion, emotional intelligence, and self‑awareness.
We are looking for candidates who share our purpose of Kaitiaki of an exemplary legal professional in Aotearoa and understand how our values of Kaitiakitanga – tāria te wā, Manaakitanga and Pono underpin the work we do at New Zealand Law Society.
What we can offer
Become part of an exceptional team in a dynamic organisation, where the work is challenging and rewarding. We offer a cohesive workplace culture across our organisation with a number of social
activities to come together across teams to connect and collaborate with colleagues. Your development and growth will be nurtured, and your work recognised and valued.
It is important that the Law Society can attract, support, and retain quality staff and one of the ways we can achieve this is by offering employees some flexibility to manage their work/life balance. We embrace flexible working to support our staff to deliver their best and achieve a good work-life balance and to connect and collaborate with others by providing a hybrid approach sharing your time
between the office and home.
Other benefits of working at the Law Society include:
- Three days Special Leave to use during our annual close-down period between Christmas
and the new year
- Discounts and benefits as part of our membership Partner Programme
- Competitive remuneration
Diversity and inclusion are important to us, and the Law Society is keen to ensure that appointments reflect Aotearoa New Zealand’s multicultural society. Applications from a diverse range of backgrounds are encouraged.
About the Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is the professional body for barristers and solicitors in New Zealand. The Law Society regulates all lawyers practising in New Zealand and is the membership organisation for practising lawyers. With 13 branches throughout the
country, the Law Society is the Kaitiaki (guardian) of the practice of law in Aotearoa New Zealand and the consumers of legal services.
How to apply
If you would like to apply, please submit your CV and cover letter through Seek.
Applications close 5pm, Thursday 16 April 2026
Shortlisting may occur whilst the advertisement is open, so we encourage you to make an
early application.
For a confidential discussion and additional information, including the position description, please contact the People and Culture team at human.resources@lawsociety.org.nz
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
