Legal Secretary - PwC Legal

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Kia ora, 

Do more than take the next step. Take the next leap. Explore careers at PwC Legal New Zealand. 

At PwC Legal, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems. 

This is a place to keep growing. You’ll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa. 

Ngā kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role 

If you’re an experienced Legal Secretary who takes pride in being organised, proactive and one step ahead, this is an opportunity to play a pivotal role within PwC Legal. PwC Legal sits within PwC New Zealand and advises clients across corporate, commercial, regulatory and advisory matters - and behind every high-quality client outcome is a practice that runs seamlessly. 

Based in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, you’ll work closely with our Legal Partners and wider team as a trusted right hand, supporting diary management, client coordination, document workflows, and billing and practice management processes. You’ll also contribute to onboarding and events, ensuring every client touchpoint reflects the PwC standard in a fast-paced professional services environment. 

Your day-to-day could include: 

• Partner with Partners and the legal team to manage communications - draft emails, correspondence - and act as a key contact for clients and stakeholders. 

• Lead busy diaries and meeting coordination, prioritising competing demands and organising meeting logistics, VC/tech requirements, catering and bookings. 

• Coordinate document production through the Service Delivery Centre, raising and tracking ServiceNow requests and ensuring outputs meet PwC brand standards. 

• Support practice management tasks such as WIP monitoring, billing sheet preparation, invoicing coordination and creation (including complex partner ledgers) and debtor follow-up 

• Assist with client onboarding processes in Salesforce, including new client setup, opportunities and risk management requirements 

Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe, ka whakawhanakehia rānei i tēnei tūranga  / Skills you will bring or develop in this role 

• Experience supporting a busy team (ideally 3–5+ years as a Legal Secretary/PA or similar), with exposure to legal or professional services environments. 

• Confidence working with a range of stakeholders, including Partners and senior leaders, with a calm, professional approach and good judgement. 

• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills - able to manage competing deadlines, shift gears when priorities change, and keep things moving. 

• Clear, respectful communication (written and verbal) and the ability to build positive working relationships with people at all levels. 

• Strong digital capability, including advanced Microsoft Office skills and a willingness to learn new systems (Salesforce/Oracle experience is helpful but not required). 

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC Legal / Highlights of working at PwC Legal NZ 

• Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals 

• Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways 

• Wellbeing - $250 annual wellbeing allowance; Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies) 

• Reputation - PwC Legal is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems. 

• Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture 

• Time off - Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period; purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave 

• Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave 

Mō te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for? 

Hit Apply now. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC Legal, visit our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html.  

Grow here. Go further. 

Ngā whakautu ki o pātai / Your questions answered: 

Motuhake / Independence: Maintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires an independence review process. 

Tono tika mai / Please apply directly: We’re not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. If you’d like to be considered, please apply directly - we’d love to hear from you. 

Nau mai ngā tono wawe / We encourage early applications: This role may close before the listed date if we identify a suitable candidate. 

Atamai hangahanga / A.I. usage: Please note that secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people. 

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

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