Corporate Lawyer/Senior Corporate Lawyer

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Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions though our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."

We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. No two days are the same.

Ko mātou tēnei | This is Us

Are you a Corporate OR Senior Corporate Lawyer looking for your next challenge? We’re offering two exciting 12-month parental leave opportunities at both levels, giving you the chance to contribute to a dynamic collaborative legal team.

These roles will suit lawyers keen to move to an in-house role working in an agile, energising environment in a supportive team.

The roles can be based in Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington. BNZ has a hybrid working policy with a minimum of three days in the office and the ability to work flexibly for the remainder.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We sat down with our Head of Legal (who you'd report to), and she let us know the following about the role:

What are some day-to-day tasks the role will be responsible for?

Delivering appropriate legal support and advice to BNZ in relation to:

• Customer-facing products, services and communications (including simplification and digitalisation).

• Policies, procedures and effective governance.

• Compliance with, and the impact and implementation of, law and regulation.

What is the team culture and environment like?

We are a high performing team of talented legal experts who work collaboratively to support our colleagues.

What is your management style?

I focus on cultivating the potential in others, by recognising that each person has unique qualities and identifying how different people can work best together. I allow team members to have independence while providing my support whenever needed.

What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this role?

• Excellent technical legal skills obtained at a reputable law firm and/or corporate, preferably in banking & financial services.

• Excellent communication skills (including an ability to write concisely and clearly).

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess complex issues and give pragmatic advice.

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders, and to work collaboratively within a team.

• Ability to work independently with support from more senior members of the team.

What is your favourite thing about working for BNZ?

There are great benefits to working at BNZ such as 6 weeks annual leave! But there are also great advantages of being part of a team that can directly impact the lives of almost 1 million New Zealanders. We believe that by creating simple, accessible, and useful tools for our customers we enable them to achieve their goals and become financially better off.

What do we want you to know before you apply?

To be successful is this role you must have :

• 3-10 + years’ post-qualification legal experience (depending on the level of the role)

• New Zealand legal experience at a reputable law firm and/or corporate, preferably in banking & financial services.

• Currently enrolled as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand

This is an exciting opportunity to join us!  We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it. 

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.”

Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.