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Global Legal Lead - Intellectual Property

New Zealand, Hamilton · Job Posted January 15, 2026
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Make a global impact from Hamilton. Join #TeamGallagher's Legal Team and help protect what matters most. We’re seeking a dynamic Global Legal Lead – Intellectual Property to steward, protect, and unlock the value of our most powerful assets - our ideas. In this pivotal role, you will shape the IP strategy that defines how our innovations compete, scale, and thrive worldwide. You’ll partner with engineers, and product leaders and drive high‑impact IP initiatives across multiple jurisdictions and technologies. Shape the strategy. Lead the journey. Make your mark globally. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a global role where you’ll work cross-functionally and make a tangible impact on our commercial success.

Job Responsibility

  • Steward, protect, and unlock the value of our most powerful assets - our ideas
  • Shape the IP strategy that defines how our innovations compete, scale, and thrive worldwide
  • Partner with engineers, and product leaders and drive high‑impact IP initiatives across multiple jurisdictions and technologies
  • Work cross-functionally and make a tangible impact on our commercial success

Requirements

  • A Law degree (LLB) and current practising certificate
  • 8+ years’ experience in intellectual property management
  • Experience in a high-performing legal or commercial environment
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Confidence in interpreting complex information and making clear, practical decisions
  • A can-do attitude, flexibility, and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement

What we offer

  • Flexible working + free parking, subsidised on-site café and great eateries nearby
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Boost App membership
  • Gallagher staff discounts at a variety of NZ stores
  • Plenty of fun along the way
  • team building events, inspiring guest speakers, and team lunches

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