Investments Law Specialist

4 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

We are seeking a high-calibre Investments Law Specialist to join our team in Auckland or Wellington. The role offers exposure to some of the most interesting and unique legal work that exists in New Zealand in the investments sphere.

About the Role

This is a newly created position working alongside and reporting to the Legal Manager, Investments. You will form the Investments Legal team and play a critical role advising and assisting ACC's Investments Group with complex strategic and operational matters regarding the management and investment of ACC's Investment Fund.

The Investment Fund is one of New Zealand's largest funds, currently valued at approximately $50 billion. It is designed to meet the future costs of accidents that have already occurred and reduce the risk that future levy payers will have to pay for past injuries.

As an Investments Law Specialist, you will advise on a diverse range of issues relating to ACC's Investment Fund, including debt and equity capital markets, private markets, governance, compliance, and general corporate and commercial matters.

You will operate as part of a cohesive and collaborative team, building strong relationships with the Investments Group, the ACC legal team, and across the wider organisation. The breadth of work is immense, with advisory and transactional components and legal, operational, and strategic dimensions.

This is an ideal opportunity for a specialist funds lawyer or either a corporate/commercial or banking/finance lawyer with some exposure to investments law and an interest in developing this further.

About You
  • Qualified lawyer with a NZ practising certificate (or eligibility to hold one).
  • A minimum of 7 years' PQE in private practice or in-house with prior experience advising on investments-related law.
  • Sound understanding of investment products covering both private and public markets.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proven strategic perspective, keeping overall objectives and strategies in mind.
  • Experience briefing (in writing and in person) at senior management level.
  • Excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
  • A curious mindset with high levels of initiative and self-motivation.
About Us

ACC exists to support people - we help prevent injuries and get New Zealanders and visitors back to everyday life if they've had an accident. Our vision is Tonui Ake Nei | Thriving Aotearoa - a future where we work together so that all people and their communities can live lives they value.

Our purpose is to improve lives every day through a focus on prevention, care, and recovery for all people in Aotearoa New Zealand who are affected by injury. Our strategy, Huakina Te Ra is underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi and our commitment to partnering with Māori and achieving equitable wellbeing outcomes for Māori.

Benefits of Working at ACC
  • Diverse and inclusive team.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Supportive leadership.
  • Challenging opportunities with variety in your role.
  • Ranges of benefits including wellness and employee discount programmes.


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