Banking and Finance In House Legal Counsel

Banking and Finance In House Legal Counsel

This is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2027 to support an employee on secondment.

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

We are seeking an astute Lawyer to join Westpac’s Institutional and Business Banking legal team. You will be part of a team delivering high quality legal support and advice across the bank.

We’re a company that prides ourselves on an inclusive culture that drives engagement where you’ll be provided with ongoing opportunities to impact the business and drive your career forward.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the internal legal stream on a wide range of lending and/or capital markets transactions, including corporate financing, securitisations, project financing, asset financing, sustainable financing, bilateral lending, syndicated lending and club arrangements

• Negotiate with a variety of professionals in diverse jurisdictions

• Foster excellent working relationships with the wider Westpac legal team and business units

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

We are interested in applications from Legal Counsels with a range of years PQE.

• Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent) and NZ Practicing Certificate

• NZ law firm or in house banking and finance experience

• Strong technical skills in the work areas identified below, including sound knowledge of:

  • New Zealand banking and securities laws

  • Market standard lending documentation

  • Legislation and regulations impacting Banks including FMCA, AML/CFT, CCCFA and relevant Reserve Bank requirements

  • General corporate and commercial legislation such as Companies Act, Unfair Contract Terms

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

• Proven legal research and legal opinion writing ability

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
Immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with:

• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best

• Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year

• Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme

• Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers

• Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave

• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday

• 2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter. 

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities. 

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

Applications close:

14 July 2026