• Be at the cutting edge of capital markets and financial services legislation.
• Flexible working arrangements available.
• Option to be based in either our Wellington or Auckland office.

In-house legal role working with the FMA's front line operational teams to manage legal issues in relation to the regulation of New Zealand's capital markets and financial services.

Due an internal promotion, we have a Senior Solicitor position available to join our Corporate Legal team, who are our in-house capital markets and financial services legal experts. While the role is permanent & full-time, we are also open to considering part-time and flexible working arrangements.

You will be responsible for the provision of pragmatic, high quality and effective legal advice to the FMA's frontline teams to ensure the FMA achieves its objectives. In addition to working with our frontline teams, you will engage with market participants and their advisers in relation to legal issues, allowing you to truly cement your place as one of New Zealand's top capital markets and financial services legal experts. With the opportunity to also contribute to policy development, law reform, and a range of key projects within the FMA, you really will be at the cutting edge of how New Zealand's financial markets legislation is developed, interpreted and applied.

You will enjoy thinking through interesting and novel legal issues and your drive, enthusiasm, self-motivation and confidence will contribute to your success in this role. Previous capital markets, financial services/regulatory legal experience would be highly desirable; however we are open to considering experienced lawyers from various backgrounds with ideally 8+ years PQE.

If successful, you will join a talented General Counsel function that works collaboratively with each other and the wider organisation.  The Corporate Legal team is passionate about the work that the FMA does and likes to have fun and make a difference.

If this has piqued your interest and you would like to know more, please call Jessi Kadow 09 967 1237 for a confidential chat. Otherwise, apply today if this sounds like the opportunity you've been searching for. Applications close Sunday 13 March. 

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.

We value interest from offshore talent for our future pipelines, however due to current border restrictions in New Zealand, we are only able to support local applications or applicants who already possess citizenship or existing working rights for New Zealand.

 Information on COVID-19

The FMA is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of our staff, their whanau and the wider community. With the implementation of the COVID-19 Protection Framework we are only able to consider applicants who hold a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate and evidence of this will be requested as part of our employment process.