Graduate Legal Counsel

• Full-time, permanent position
• Excellent staff benefits
• Exposure to diverse legal matters with continuous skills development

About FUJIFILM Business Innovation

At FUJIFILM Business Innovation New Zealand (FBNZ), helping Kiwis work smarter isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. For over 60 years we’ve partnered with businesses of all sizes, tackling challenges head-on and delivering real solutions that make a difference.

Our approach is simple: we solve problems. Whether it’s automating complex workflows, enabling seamless collaboration, or delivering industry-leading cyber security, IT and print solutions, we work side by side with our customers to ensure they’re equipped to succeed. From small enterprises to large corporations, we’ve earned the trust of organisations across New Zealand who depend on us to keep them ahead of the curve.

At FBNZ, you’ll be part of a team that sets the pace for the industry—driving change and shaping the future of how our customers work. If you thrive on solving problems, pushing boundaries, and making an impact, this is the place for you.

About the role

Kick-start your in-house legal career at FUJIFILM Business Innovation, working alongside experienced counsel on high-impact matters that support our business across the region.

Reporting to the Legal Counsel, the position of Graduate Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing legal support to the Legal team while delivering expert legal advice to the wider business and ensuring legal risks are assessed and appropriate minimized.  This position is ideally suited for someone with a can-do and customer focused attitude, demonstrated through a proactive and  pragmatic mindset with the ability to apply sound commercial judgement by providing pragmatic legal advice which balances legal risk with practical business outcomes.  The candidate must have the ability to operate with a degree of autonomy, however they can always draw upon the skills and knowledge of the rest of the Legal team. 

Other duties include:

• Negotiating and drafting customer and supplier contracts
• In-house litigation management and dispute resolution assistance 
• Contract analysis and reporting
• Troubleshooting legal and commercial issues to ensure speedy resolution 
• Ensuring legislative developments are regularly reviewed and contracts updated accordingly 
• Policy drafting, revision, implementation and ongoing management
• Advising on company compliance and regulatory obligations 

Skills & experience

Ideally you will have strong practical experience across a broad spectrum of legal matters preferably in a private practice or in-house environment. Along with this, you will also have:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) 
• Current NZ practicing certificate (or the ability to hold one)
• Minimum of 1 year’s PQE
• Knowledge of key legislation and regulations around corporate governance, health and safety, employment and privacy are preferred
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and commercially sound acumen 
• Excellent communication and drafting skills

Benefits

• Superannuation contributions (on top of KiwiSaver!)
• Fully funded Southern Cross Health Insurance (Regular Care for you and your family)
• Annual Health & Wellbeing Subsidy 
• Generous Long Service Awards
• Birthday Leave and other special leave days 
• One remote working day per week

This is an excellent opportunity to work for one of the world's leading innovators, so if you are interested in this opportunity, then please apply online. Applications close 23 August 2026. Get in touch with us today!

Please note that applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will only be considered for this position!