Senior Legal Counsel - 12 Months Fixed Term

Senior Legal Counsel - 12 months fixed term

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Overview

We are looking to welcome a new Senior Legal Counsel to support our nationally significant mahi.

The role is part of the Enforcement and Resolution Directorate, located either in Auckland or Wellington, and involves advising on investigations of suspected statutory breaches, recommending enforcement actions, and developing the Reserve Bank's enforcement capabilities.

Responsibilities

Advise on investigations into suspected statutory breaches by regulated entities.

Recommend and execute enforcement action.

Develop the Reserve Bank's investigation and enforcement capabilities.

Support the Manager Enforcement with internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Mentor and coach junior lawyers.

Provide legal support to the Principal Legal Counsel Enforcement & FMI on regulator matters under the Financial Markets Infrastructures Act

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.

Instruct external legal counsel in respect of investigations and enforcement action, including civil and criminal proceedings.

Draft reports and statutory notices.

Report to internal decision-making committees and the RBNZ Board on enforcement.

Qualifications

Laws degree and eligibility to hold an NZLS practising certificate.

Relevant in-house or law firm experience.

At least seven years PQE.

Broad understanding of at least one of the banking, payments, NBDT, AML or insurance sectors.

Deep working knowledge of regulatory investigations and / or enforcement practices.

Strong relationship building and management skills.

Strong ability to influence effectively at different organisational levels.

Who we are

We're guardians of New Zealand's financial ecosystem, enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders.

We provide money and cash, help keep prices stable, and underpin the financial system to allow New Zealanders to spend, save, insure and do business.

We promote an economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion, and value knowledge of Te Ao Maori, Te Tiriti, and Tikanga.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements.

Inclusive and positive workplace culture.

Additional leave options.

Wellness package.

Working-from-home equipment subsidy.

Generous parental leave provisions.

Learning and development opportunities.

Access to social, networking and sporting activities.

Additional information

We welcome all people, and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process.

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Application deadline

Applications close 16 November.

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