Banking and Finance In House Legal Counsel at Westpac New Zealand

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Financing, Securitisations, Project Financing, Asset Financing, Sustainable Financing, Bilateral Lending, Syndicated Lending, Club Arrangements, Legal Drafting, Negotiation, Legal Research, Legal Opinion Writing, Banking Law, Securities Law

Industry

Banking

Description

Banking and Finance In House Legal Counsel This is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2027 to support an employee on secondment. Mō te tūranga | About the Role We are seeking an astute Lawyer to join Westpac’s Institutional and Business Banking legal team. You will be part of a team delivering high quality legal support and advice across the bank. We’re a company that prides ourselves on an inclusive culture that drives engagement where you’ll be provided with ongoing opportunities to impact the business and drive your career forward. Key responsibilities: Lead the internal legal stream on a wide range of lending and/or capital markets transactions, including corporate financing, securitisations, project financing, asset financing, sustainable financing, bilateral lending, syndicated lending and club arrangements Negotiate with a variety of professionals in diverse jurisdictions Foster excellent working relationships with the wider Westpac legal team and business units Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring? We are interested in applications from Legal Counsels with a range of years PQE. Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent) and NZ Practicing Certificate NZ law firm or in house banking and finance experience Strong technical skills in the work areas identified below, including sound knowledge of: New Zealand banking and securities laws Market standard lending documentation Legislation and regulations impacting Banks including FMCA, AML/CFT, CCCFA and relevant Reserve Bank requirements General corporate and commercial legislation such as Companies Act, Unfair Contract Terms Excellent drafting and negotiation skills Proven legal research and legal opinion writing ability Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac Immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with: 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday 2 Volunteer days per year Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together. What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you! Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now! Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter. The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities. Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater Applications close: 14 July 2026 Our culture is rich with stories of how our people like to help, our customers, our community and each other. This is reflected through flexible working arrangements to ensure that our people have a balance in their life with those things that are important to them. Through ensuring that we provide opportunities to everyone regardless of what society throws at them, we are a safe place to work where you are treated equally and appreciated.

Responsibilities

Lead the internal legal stream for various lending and capital markets transactions, including corporate and project financing. Negotiate with diverse professionals across jurisdictions and collaborate with internal business units and the wider legal team.