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Shelby Hager

@shelbyhager

In-house legal advisor with a commerce edge—skilled in contracts, strategy, and AI workflows. Open to broader roles supporting global teams remotely.

New Zealand

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What I'm looking for

Open to legal and commercial opportunities across disciplines. I bring strong legal, strategic, and cross-functional skills suited to problem-solving and independent ownership. I value adaptable, purpose-driven environments and seek roles with the potential to grow into broader legal, product, or operational responsibilities.

I am a legally trained professional admitted to the New Zealand bar, with in-house SaaS experience independently managing the legal function for an active portfolio of global clients.I specialise in contract auditing, compliance, and legal drafting, while also playing an active role in contract design, marketing communications, and strategic planning to support onboarding and drive client engagement.

I hold an LLB (First Class Honours) and BCom (International Business – Marketing & Strategy), with a law review-published dissertation. My background includes experience at full-service law firms, government policy research, and supporting legal and policy teams remotely.

I thrive in independent, fast-paced environments. I bring strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and a deep interest in legal technology and AI. I use AI tools, collaboration platforms, and design software to enhance legal workflows, internal operations, and external communications. I value continuous learning, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering clear, practical outcomes.

I speak English and Swiss-German fluently and have working knowledge of German. I work confidently across jurisdictions and cultures.

Alongside my legal work, I run a small digital venture applying AI tools, SEO, content strategy, analytics, and design to enhance visibility and user experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder, Digital Marketing

Current

Digital Marketing Business

Jan 2025 - Present (7 months)

Founded and operate a small digital marketing venture focusing on digital startups and MSPS. Hands on experience with AI tools, web design, social media, email marketing and basic analytics while managing projects, and client engagement.

Email Marketing Social Media AI Tools Data Analytics Client Management Creative Project Management

Current

In-House Legal Advisor

Current

ZenContract

May 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Independently manage a portfolio of 20+ global clients at any one time, performing contract auditing, regulatory compliance, and legal drafting. Further supporting onboarding, business strategy and long-term client satisfaction.

Contract Drafting Contract Review Regulatory Compliance Legal Research Onboarding Sales Support

Solicitor

Milner Fitchett

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023 (5 months)

Practiced across major areas of law, advising clients and supporting firm operations while meeting deadlines and prioritising tasks in both independent and team settings.

Legal Research Legal Drafting Case Management Time Management Firm Operations Regulatory Compliance

Law Clerk Intern

Lane Neave

Supported commercial, immigration and property teams with legal tasks and coordinated firm-wide events, contributing to research and administrative workflows.

Legal Research Commercial Law Immigration Law Property Law Event Coordination Legal Drafting Communication

Tax & Advisory Intern

EY (Ernst & Young)

Worked in a hybrid business and legal role preparing firm training sessions and developing presentations, gaining experience in tax and advisory workflows.

Tax Advisory Training Development Presentation Design Business Analysis Legal Research Team Collaboration

Policy Research Intern

Ngāi Tahu Research Centre

Remotely assisted a team producing research deliverables for a government anti-racism health policy project, contributing to analysis and written reports.

Legal Research Report Writing Stakeholder Engagement Remote Collaboration Time Management