Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago

Auckland, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role We are looking to welcome a new Legal Counsel to support our nationally significant mahi. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a junior to intermediate lawyer to join the Enforcement team within the Enforcement and Resolution Directorate here at Te Pūtea Matua. The Enforcement team is small and busy with a broad remit. It is responsible for investigating and taking enforcement action where non-compliance with the legislation that the Reserve Bank is responsible for enforcing is identified. This is a permanent position and can be in either our Auckland or Wellington office. **Te tūranga - The role** As Legal Counsel- Enforcement, you will investigate potential breaches of legislation that the Bank is responsible for enforcing. You will recommend and coordinate enforcement action where appropriate and help develop our investigation and enforcement capabilities. You will also provide legal support to the Principal Legal Counsel Enforcement & FMI on matters concerning our role as regulator under the Financial Markets Infrastructures Act 2021. **Ō pūkenga - About you** To be successful in this role you will have:* A law degree and be eligible to hold an NZLS practicing certificate;* Relevant in-house or law firm experience;* A broad understanding of one or more of the banking, NBDT, FMI Act or insurance sectors* A familiarity with the legal, accounting and economic environments which financial institutions operate within* Strong analytical ability and sound judgement* Well-developed interpersonal skills, effective in building and maintaining relationships**Ko wai matou - Who we are'** We're kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand's financial ecosystem - enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do this by providing money and cash, helping to keep prices stable and underpinning the financial system to allow New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business.' We do all we can to support a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We're building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences help us deliver our best work - reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga.' **Ngā painga - What we can offer you'** We have so much to offer from flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture. Our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, working-from-home equipment subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities.' Find more information about our benefits here: www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits' **Kōrero tāpiri - Additional information'** We welcome all people, and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Check out the and get in touch with us: recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz. Applications close 16 November. Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you'll be a great fit for the role.' Whilst acknowledging the growing use of AI, we kindly ask that the information you provide authentically represents you.| Location: | Auckland | #J-18808-Ljbffr

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