Law Clerk (Part-Time)

Law Clerk (Part-Time)

Launch Your Legal Career with One of Australasia’s Leading Health & Wellness Companies

At Vitaco, we're offering an exciting opportunity for a Law Clerk to join our in-house Legal Team. Working alongside our General Counsel and Legal Counsel, you'll support the day-to-day operations of the Legal Team through contract management, document preparation, intellectual property administration, legal research and workflow coordination.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being organised, detail-oriented and curious. While much of your work will focus on legal operations and supporting legal processes, you'll also gain exposure to a broad range of commercial, regulatory, intellectual property and corporate legal matters across a fast-paced FMCG business. As your capability develops, you'll have opportunities to contribute to legal work under the guidance of experienced in-house Counsel.

About Us

Vitaco is the home of leading Australasian health and wellness brands including Healtheries, Nutra-Life, Musashi and Athena. Our products are sold throughout New Zealand, Australia and international markets, supporting people to live healthier lives every day.

We are passionate about developing future talent and providing opportunities for emerging professionals to gain real-world experience in a supportive and collaborative environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Working closely with our Legal Team, you'll:

• Conduct legal research and prepare concise summaries and briefing notes
• Assist with reviewing and drafting commercial agreements and legal documents
• Support contract management and legal operations processes
• Help prepare documents for execution and signing workflows
• Assist with trademark and intellectual property management activities
• Compile and organise information to support legal advice and business decisions
• Contribute to legal templates, guidance materials and process improvements
• Liaise with stakeholders across Marketing, Procurement, Operations and other business functions

About You

We're looking for a motivated, curious and detail-oriented law student who enjoys problem-solving and wants to learn from experienced in-house counsel.  You'll ideally be in your final year of a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree (penultimate year students will also be considered), and have:

• Strong academic results and legal research skills
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong organisational and administrative capability
• Confidence working with a variety of stakeholders
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn

Why Join Vitaco?

• Gain exposure to a wide range of commercial legal matters
• Work directly with experienced in-house legal professionals
• Flexible working arrangements designed around university commitments
• Build practical legal skills that complement your studies
• Develop experience with contracts, intellectual property and regulatory matters
• Join a supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to establish valuable industry and professional networks

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking to take the next step in your legal career and want to gain meaningful in-house experience with a leading New Zealand business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and academic transcript and a 1-page cover letter showcasing what you’ll bring and how you think about problems.

Apply now

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