Senior Legal Counsel

3 weeks ago


Auckland, New Zealand Fidelity Life Full time

Reporting to the Lead Counsel, the Senior Legal Counsel will play a crucial role in advancing Fidelity Life's legal operations by providing high-quality legal support to the Company and its Board. This is a fixed permanent opportunity based in our Auckland office with flexible working options available. Operating throughout the organisation, this position will actively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to offer impartial, enterprise-wide insights. The goal is to provide strategically targeted legal counsel that supports business objectives and facilitates well-informed, risk-conscious decision-making.Some day-to-day tasks include:Act as counsel to Fidelity Life and any subsidiaries and the Board to provide timely, high-quality legal advice to help achieve legal and strategic objectives.Provide legal input into the preparation, review and negotiation of contracts and commercial agreements.Assist in the preparation, review, and negotiation of distribution agreements with various partners.Major initiatives:As required assist the business in legal elements of major initiatives including M&A, property transactions, major commercial agreements, and litigation.Act as legal representative for the organisation in engagement with our major strategic partners.Job DescriptionAbout you:As an experienced senior lawyer, you'll bring strong communication skills, strong commercial acumen, and effective risk management abilities. You’ll have a strong understanding in corporate governance and Board dynamics is essential, alongside proven expertise in handling diverse workloads and stakeholders, including external parties.Together with this you’ll bring:Tertiary qualification in Law.Current NZLS practising certificate.5+ years’ experience as a qualified lawyer in a law firm, large corporation and/or government entity with demonstrable knowledge of the NZ regulated financial services landscape.Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.The ability to build relationships and prioritise work across multiple stakeholders.Desired Skills and ExperienceAbout Us:Celebrating 50 years in 2023, Fidelity Life is New Zealand’s largest locally owned and operated life insurer. Our people are connected through our purpose and the shared belief that insurance really matters. We’re passionately committed to our aspiration to reimagine life insurance, so we can be there for more New Zealanders when they need help the most.Our aspiration is built around transforming our industry through a customer lens. We’re aiming to use smart technology, data, and digital capability to unlock a deeper understanding of our customers and provide innovative solutions and experiences that meet their needs.We’re also committed to our communities. Given that New Zealand has one of the lowest rates of life insurance in the developed world, we think we have a responsibility to raise financial awareness and education, to provide better protection for all New Zealand families and whānau.
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