Senior Legal Counsel
5 months ago
We are looking for an experienced 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. Te tūranga - The role As Senior Legal Counsel - Enforcement you will primarily be responsible for providing legal advice and support in relation to investigations into suspected breaches by regulated entities of legislation that the Bank is responsible for enforcing, for recommending and executing enforcement action on behalf of the Bank and for developing the Bank's investigation and enforcement capabilities. You will be a technical leader in the Enforcement team, supporting the Manager Enforcement with internal and external stakeholder relationships and overseeing, mentoring and coaching more junior lawyers in the team. You will also:
- Advise on the enforceability of legislation and regulations under development and assist with implementation of new enforcement tools and powers;
- Input into investigation strategy, lead investigations, and advise on all legal matters arising, including privilege, admissibility, disclosure obligations and limitation.
- Instruct external legal counsel, investigators or actuaries in respect of investigations and enforcement action as required.
- Draft reports and statutory notices; and
- Report to internal decision-making Committees and the RBNZ Board on enforcement.
Please review the job description here. Ō pūkenga - About you To be successful in this role you will be currently operating at a senior level in a similar legal role. You will ideally have experience working in or alongside an in-house Legal team, with a professional background in litigation, regulatory investigations or enforcement. You'll have:
- A law degree and be eligible to hold a practising certificate.
- Relevant in-house or law firm experience.
- At least seven + years PQE
- A broad understanding of one or more of the banking, payments, NBDT, AML or insurance sectors.
- Deep working knowledge of, and practical experience in regulatory investigations and/or enforcement practices.
- Sound relationship building and management skills.
- Strong ability to influence effectively at different organisational levels.
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