Senior Solicitor, Governance (Fixed Term)
12 month fixed term contract. Within our in-house corporate legal team with a wide range of responsibilities
Summary about this job
Generalists - In-house
Company: Financial Markets Authority (FMA)
Location: Wellington
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +64-6-170-2889
Fax: +64-9-872-4407
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Detail information about job Senior Solicitor, Governance (Fixed Term). Terms and conditions vacancy
- Have the opportunity to be involved in work that truly influences change.
- Opportunities to work with the best and learn from the best.
- Option to be based in either Auckland or Wellington
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has established itself as an agency with a critical role in regulating capital markets and financial services in New Zealand and providing better outcomes for investors, consumers, professionals, businesses, and for the New Zealand economy.
Our General Counsel function enables and supports the FMA in promoting and facilitating the development of fair, efficient and transparent markets through the provision of the holistic, pragmatic and high quality legal and policy advice required by the FMA to achieve its objectives, while also providing independent assurance that internal processes are operating effectively.
We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Solicitor to join our Governance team within the General Counsel function on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is an in-house corporate legal role with a wide range of responsibilities including providing advice to the organisation and Board, preparing responses to information requests, developing and maintaining internal policies and delegations and providing specialist legal advice to the FMA's business units in relation to governance.
This role is ideally suited to a broadly skilled public or regulatory lawyer. You will have at least 8 years' experience, preferably in the financial services/ public sector and have proven ability to manage and handle confidential information.
With a background in public sector governance and board secretarial experience along with an interest in the regulation of financial services in New Zealand, it will be your drive, enthusiasm and adaptability that will allow you to truly excel in this role. Proven experience with the Official Information Act and Privacy Act is desirable but not essential.
In return we'll offer you the chance to join a friendly, approachable team of highly experienced professionals and an organisation with a strong commitment to wellness and life/work balance.
If this sounds like you, click 'Apply now!' View the position description online by clicking the link in 'more details' below or for further information or confidential enquires you can contact Anna McGaffin on (09) 300 0491. Applications close 19July 2018
The Financial Markets Authority is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed to maintaining an inclusive culture where all employees have the opportunity to reach their potential. We recognise that our continued success is dependent on the performance and ability of our employees.