Chapman Tripp’s national Financial Services practice is looking for an intermediate to senior lawyer to join its high-performing financial services team working on a wide range of significant matters for prestigious financial and corporate sector clients.
Ideally you will have large law firm experience, or relevant in-house or regulator experience, with exposure to financial services, investment funds, securities law or insurance law. We are also open to candidates who have a primary background in corporate, finance, tax or litigation and who wish to further develop expertise in financial services laws.
As the successful candidate, you will work directly with our national team of New Zealand's leading financial services practitioners, advising clients on the full range of financial services laws for local and international clients, including:
- Advising innovative fintechs and traditional players in the sector on topical regulatory issues (including the increasing relevance of AI and blockchain)
- Advising on the financial services regulatory aspects of high-profile transactions in the financial services sector
- Advising banks, insurers, KiwiSaver and other managed investment schemes, financial advisers, payment service providers, investment platforms and derivatives issuers on the development of new financial products and services
- Contributing to the team's thought leadership and market commentary
If you are a talented lawyer with ideally 4 to 10+ years’ PQE, wanting a step up or a new challenge, we believe we have the best team, work, culture and opportunity to develop your career.
What we offer:
- Office base in Wellington or Auckland
- Top-tier national and international clients and work
- Career acceleration - structured training, mentoring, and clear development pathways
- Inclusive, values-led culture - guided by integrity, collaboration, curiosity, respect and excellence
- Wellbeing & benefits – health insurance, annual wellbeing allowance, extra leave
- Groups and activities to suit your interests - sports, arts & culture, regular team and firm events for connection
We are a collaborative workplace of smart, passionate and hardworking people, united by a commitment to excellence. Work for one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest legal partnerships and enjoy a firm which has the resources and structures in place for you to do your best work; as well as people who are caring, inclusive and authentic.
Apply online today, or for a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Sam Moodley, Talent Acquisition Specialist - [email protected] or 09 357 9014.
Skills Required
- Lawyer with 4 to 10+ years of post-qualification experience
- Exposure to financial services, investment funds, securities law, or insurance law
- Large law firm, relevant in-house, or regulator experience
- Primary background in corporate, finance, tax, or litigation with interest in developing financial services expertise
- Ability to advise on financial services regulatory matters and products
What We Do
We relish our position and reputation as an innovative and leading law firm. In a market crowded by legal tradition, we choose to look to the future. We embrace technology and see it as a tool to better serve our clients, and we are constantly pushing the boundaries of legal know-how. We are not content to stand still – we never stop learning and improving. Being the firm that leads allows us to constantly challenge ourselves to deliver more value and high-quality legal work. It also enables us to work on the largest, most complex and high-value transactions, projects and disputes in New Zealand. Not only do we work with our clients to help them succeed, but we are at the forefront of regulatory change, using our knowledge and expertise to shape a better future for all New Zealand. Our people are our greatest asset and we actively promote fairness and equality of opportunity from career development, flexible working and investing in learning and development. Supporting our people to be the best they can be is one of our core values. It is important to us that our people can be their authentic selves and thrive, both inside and outside of work. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and fostering a culture of wellbeing. We have a truly national presence, with more than 50 partners and more than 400 staff across the firm’s offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
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