New Zealand Law Society - Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Join a high-performing team where your work will shape outcomes 

  • Work at the forefront of regulatory and market development 

  • Flexible working and strong employee benefits 

Step into a rare opportunity to take on a visible and impactful role within a respected organisation operating at the heart of New Zealand’s financial landscape. 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Solicitor / Senior Legal Counsel to join a specialist Policy & Regulatory Affairs function in a role where your work will have genuine influence. 

Working within a small, high-performing and collaborative team, you will be involved in a broad mix of complex and meaningful work. This includes leading regulatory engagement, supporting compliance obligations, contributing to the development of market rules and policy settings, and advising on regulatory aspects of market and product initiatives. 

You will play a key role in shaping regulatory frameworks, engaging with domestic and international regulators, and contributing to policy submissions impacting New Zealand’s capital markets. 

This is a role that offers both variety and visibility — ideal for someone who enjoys working close to decision-making, taking ownership of their work, and contributing to outcomes that matter. 

The team is supportive, intellectually curious, and genuinely passionate about their work. You will be encouraged to bring fresh thinking, develop your expertise, and grow your career in a values-driven environment. 

What we’re looking for  

  • A qualified lawyer with an LLB and a current (or eligible) NZ practising certificate  

  • Approximately 5–7 years’ experience in legal, regulatory, policy, or capital markets environments 

  • Strong analytical and conceptual thinking capability  

  • Excellent drafting skills, including the ability to produce clear, structured advice and submissions  

  • Experience engaging with regulators and managing stakeholder relationships  

  • The ability to translate complex regulatory issues into practical, commercial outcomes  

  • Strong research capability, including exposure to comparative or international regulatory frameworks  

  • Excellent communication and time management skills 

About the organisation 

Our client is a highly regarded organisation operating at the centre of New Zealand’s financial markets. It plays a critical role in supporting market integrity, innovation, and investor confidence. 

You’ll be joining a business known for its strong reputation, meaningful work, and collaborative culture. The environment is down-to-earth, forward-thinking, and values initiative — providing an opportunity to contribute, be heard, and grow. 

This is an organisation where people are trusted, supported, and encouraged to make an impact. 

Benefits 

  • Competitive salary + benefits 

  • Flexible working environment  

  • Four weeks’ annual leave and unlimited sick leave  

  • Wellbeing support including EAP  

  • Paid professional memberships  

  • Additional benefits including volunteer leave and social initiatives  

  • Employee share scheme providing equity participation 

How do I apply?   

Click on “Apply Now”. Alternatively, contact us directly and quote reference number 1701825.   

We have a range of inhouse and private practice roles for lawyers at all levels.  If this role isn’t for you but you’d like to hear what else is available, give us a call.  We’d love to hear from you.   

Kathryn Cross BMus LLB  

027 700 8049 | kathryn.cross@artemisnz.com  

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