Legal Counsel, Legal

2 weeks ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Legal Counsel, Legal at Financial Markets Authority, Auckland A great place to work.
With great work to do.

Here at the FMA - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko, you'll be helping to create a fair and transparent financial sector that serves all New Zealanders.

You'll be making a difference by enabling New Zealanders to have confidence that our financial sector provides a strong, fair, and transparent foundation for their financial future.

We have an opportunity to join our highly collaborative and supportive in-house legal team.
You'll get to see and influence a range of legal issues and regulatory reform.
You'll have the opportunity to continue to grow and branch out with intellectually challenging work.

You'll be empowered to contribute your ideas and knowledge to a collaborative work environment and develop your capabilities by working alongside experienced legal professionals.

It's a fast-paced and rewarding role offering the chance to work at the forefront of New Zealand's financial markets.

There is real variety in the legal work we do, including advising on financial markets legislation and regulatory responses to potential legal breaches, regularly engaging across the organisation with a diverse range of stakeholders, market participants and their advisers, and contributing to policy development, guidance, law reform and key FMA projects.

We have offices in Auckland and Wellington - this role can be based in either location.

This position is suited to a solicitor with 2-4 years post admission experience and a current practising certificate (or entitlement to one).

We are open to considering talented lawyers from all backgrounds who are motivated to specialise in financial markets law and achieving the FMA's desired outcomes.

You will be able to demonstrate transferrable experience with navigating complex legislation and enjoy thinking through novel legal issues with a sharp mind.

Experience with laws and regulations relevant to the financial sector (such as the Financial Markets Conduct Act) and/or familiarity with public and administrative law is a bonus.

We offer some great benefits including a 4% Kiwi Saver contribution, paid leave over the Christmas period, a generous $1,500 refer a friend bonus as well as an ability to swap public holiday leave with other days that mean more to you.

We have exceptional learning and development opportunities such as access to expert leadership development, career and well-being support.

We believe a healthy work-life balance is important for everyone, so we have flexible working arrangement to support you in your life outside of work and have created a range of wellness and social activities for our people to connect and socialise.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic self to work each day.

Click here to learn more about our benefits and what life is like at Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko|FMA.
Next steps If this sounds like your next opportunity, then please apply today.
For more information, please check out the position description attached.
Applications close Tuesday 4th June.

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