Banking and Finance In House Legal Counsel

This is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2027 to support an employee on secondment.

Mō te tūranga | About the Role We are seeking an astute Lawyer to join Westpac’s Institutional and Business Banking legal team. You will be part of a team delivering high quality legal support and advice across the bank. We’re a company that prides ourselves on an inclusive culture that drives engagement where you’ll be provided with ongoing opportunities to impact the business and drive your career forward.

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• Lead the internal legal stream on a wide range of lending and/or capital markets transactions, including corporate financing, securitisations, project financing, asset financing, sustainable financing, bilateral lending, syndicated lending and club arrangements
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• Negotiate with a variety of professionals in diverse jurisdictions
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• Foster excellent working relationships with the wider Westpac legal team and business units
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• Legal Counsels with a range of years PQE.
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• Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent) and NZ Practicing Certificate
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• NZ law firm or in house banking and finance experience
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• Strong technical skills in the work areas identified below, including sound knowledge of: New Zealand banking and securities laws, Market standard lending documentation, Legislation and regulations impacting Banks including FMCA, AML/CFT, CCCFA and relevant Reserve Bank requirements, General corporate and commercial legislation such as Companies Act, Unfair Contract Terms
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• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
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• Proven legal research and legal opinion writing ability
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• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
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• Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
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• Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
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• Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers
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• Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave
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• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
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• 2 Volunteer days per year
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We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.