Senior Legal Counsel

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Job type

Permanent

Full-time

Full job description

Who we are - Ko wai mātou

We are Aotearoa New Zealand's financial markets conduct regulator, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) - Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko.

With us, you'll be making a difference by promoting fair, efficient, and transparent financial markets. This is your opportunity to combine your legal expertise with a great life/work balance, while playing your part in creating a brighter future for all New Zealanders.

The Role - Te Tūranga

Join our collaborative and supportive in-house legal team, where you'll work on a broad range of legal issues across Aotearoa's financial markets. This is a fast-paced and rewarding role that places you at the heart of regulatory decision-making, policy development, and outcome-focused reform.

You'll be advising on complex financial markets legislation, supporting regulatory responses to potential breaches, and engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders—including market participants, their advisers, and teams across the FMA. The work is varied and intellectually stimulating, with opportunities to contribute to law reform, guidance, and key organisational initiatives.

You'll be encouraged to bring your ideas to the table, grow your expertise, and work alongside experienced and passionate legal professionals.

This role can be based in either our Auckland or Wellington office.

About You - Ō Pūkenga

We're looking for an experienced solicitor with at least 5 years' post-admission experience and a current practising certificate (or eligibility for one).

You may come from a range of legal backgrounds, but you'll be motivated to deepen your expertise in financial markets law and contribute to improved outcomes for New Zealand's markets and consumers. You'll bring sound judgement, an analytical mindset, and confidence navigating complex legislation.

Experience with financial sector regulation—such as the Financial Markets Conduct Act—and/or public and administrative law is an advantage.

Ngā painga | What we offer

We're proud to offer a workplace where you can thrive professionally and personally. Our benefits include:

4% employer KiwiSaver contribution

Additional paid leave during the Christmas period

Health & life insurance

Hybrid working (2 days WFH)

The option to swap public holidays for days that hold personal significance

Robust learning and development opportunities

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

If this sounds like your next opportunity, then we look forward to seeing your application. For more information, please check out the position description via our Careers website. For specific queries feel free to reach out to Rebecca.Bennett@fma.govt.nz

Applications close on Sunday, 27 July. However, we'll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the role early if we receive strong interest—so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Reference #

18344

Posted on

11 Jul 2025

Closes on

27 Jul 2025 23:55

Location(s)

Auckland, Wellington

Expertise

Legal

Job level(s)

Experienced

Work type(s)

Permanent full-time