Senior Legal Counsel
2 weeks ago
Are you looking to join an in-house legal team?Outstanding culture and a friendly, supportive team Flexible location either hybrid in Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch or fully remote elsewhere in NZThis is us.
Where you matter.
Making a difference for all Kiwi starts with making a difference for our people.
Flexibility, growth, challenging and rewarding work – this is Kiwibank.
A place where you can belong and thrive – we are as ambitious as we are caring.
We have big ideas and big plans.
For you, for Kiwibank and for all Kiwi.
This is us.
Where making an impact matters.
We have a rare opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our in-house Legal team.
In this role you will provide strategic legal support to customer-focused teams throughout the bank, helping them to deliver good customer outcomes in everything they do.
Kiwibank is undergoing a significant transformation, with a clear mandate to strengthen our capital position, enhance our competitiveness, and set ourselves up for long-term success.
This period of change brings exciting opportunities, as we invest in innovation, evolve our ways of working, and shape the future of banking in New Zealand.
If you're looking for a dynamic environment where you can make an impact, now is the perfect time to join us.
Reporting to the GM Legal – Customer, you will provide strategic legal support and advice for Kiwibank’s retail and business customer products, including home loans, credit cards, everyday banking, and payments.
Your expertise will be key in advising on legislation such as the CCCFA, FMCA, and FTA to ensure compliance and support product development.
Additionally, you will play a vital role in advancing the bank’s governance, strategy, and performance while identifying, reporting, and managing legal risks effectively.
This is us.
Where your expertise matters.
At Kiwibank, we will help you build on your strengths and develop new skills, but in the meantime, we would love to hear from you if you have some of the following: At least six years PQE, with recent exposure to banking or financial services.
Ideally, you have strong knowledge of the CCCFA, FMCA, and other relevant legislation.
Proven ability to lead banking-related projects, providing strategic legal guidance and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Experience in overseeing legal workstreams and mentoring junior team members, fostering their professional development.
Strong ability to collaborate with diverse teams, build relationships, and influence key stakeholders to drive business outcomes.
A proactive approach to learning, with a willingness to take on new challenges and develop expertise in legislation or regulatory changes you are unfamiliar with.
Ability to align legal advice with Kiwibank’s strategic priorities, delivering practical and commercially sound solutions.
Ability to provide pragmatic legal advice that carefully balances customer needs with business objectives, ensuring solutions are both commercially viable and legally sound.
Skilled at tailoring advice to different contexts and effectively prioritising work based on strategic importance and risk appetite.
You do not need to tick every box here to be consideredApply Now – applications close on 11 March 2025.
For more detailed information on the role, please see the attached Position Description: PD Senior Legal Counsel This is us.
Where you and your whānau matter.
For an idea about what life is like at Kiwibank and some of the benefits we offer make sure to check out the attached video.
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