Senior Legal Counsel

at  Westpac New Zealand

• Centrally located offices in Britomart – flexible working options available
• Get a taste of in-house life!
• Where will this role lead you?
  Mō te tūranga | About the Role
  We are seeking two astute Lawyer’s to join Westpac’s Institutional and Business Banking and Treasury legal team to cover parental leave on a 12 month fixed term contract. We are interested in hearing from both senior and intermediate lawyers for these roles. This is a wonderful opportunity to get a taste of in-house life and within a team with unprecedented team culture!
  You will be part of a team of transactional banking and finance lawyers delivering high quality legal support and advice across the bank.
  The way we are structured allows you to transition nicely from private practice but within Banking and requires you to work closely with a wide range of stakeholders across the business. You will provide internal legal advice on a wide range of institutional and corporate lending and/or capital markets transactions, including corporate financing, securitisations, project financing, asset financing, sustainable financing, bilateral lending, syndicated lending and club arrangements.
  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.
  Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

Your legal experience and excellent organisational and interpersonal skills will hold you in good stead. In addition, you will have great communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.

• Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent) and NZ Practicing Certificate
• NZ law firm and/or in house banking and finance experience
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• 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

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
• Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers
• Access to personal banking Advisor
• Free Flu Jab
• 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
• Discounts on products and services with customers and suppliers

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:
13 October 202

Please refer the Job description for details