About the role - Mō te turanga mahi
Are you an ambitious 6-year PQE lawyer who wants to be part of a high performing and collaborative team? Are you ready for a hands on role where generalist legal expertise is required on a broad range of business projects and products? If so, then this could be the role for you.
The role sits within the Legal, Governance & People Team. The Legal & Governance part of the team is responsible for providing legal and governance services to the AMP Wealth Management and AMP Services New Zealand business. The role itself will provide strategic and pragmatic legal advice on a range of business issues, projects and products – but specifically in relation to commercial contracts, contract drafting/negotiation, M&A, IT and digital, privacy, marketing, brand campaigns, and climate related issues. This role will work closely with the Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial) & Privacy Officer and the Contracts Manager whilst supporting the nurturing of junior team members.
This is a role which offers the opportunity to drive your knowledge and development in a group that strives to nurture all members of the team.
What you’ll need to succeed - Ngā wahanga matua o te turanga
- A New Zealand law society practicing certificate or be entitled to hold one.
- Minimum 6 years PQE working in a top tier law firm or other professional services firm and/or in house
- Minimum six years’ experience in generalist areas of legal practice including commercial contracts, contract drafting/negotiation, M&A, IT and digital, privacy, marketing, brand campaigns, and climate related issues.
- Strong legal thinking, knowledge, drafting and attention to detail.
- Demonstratable interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Impeccable customer focus and business partnering mindset.
- Ability to keep inquiring and learning under pressure or in situations with ambiguity.
- Empathy sufficient to predict stakeholder responses of a wide range of people at all levels of the business.
- Demonstrable understanding of the risk at tolerance of the business.
- Self-motivation to keep pushing hard issues and complex initiatives.
- Able to balance commercial and legal judgment and business risk to provide best business options.
- Ability to assist in the creation of the team strategy, and ongoing development of team culture.
- Desire to learn, improve systems and embrace change.
Who we are – ko wai tātau
We're a leading provider of KiwiSaver, helping our clients to determine the best strategies to reach their financial goals. We also offer a range of general insurance products to help provide financial security, including house, car, contents, and travel insurance.
Our purpose – helping people create their tomorrow – describes why we exist and our commitment to customers, partners, the community, and other key stakeholders. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to deliver strong and sustainable outcomes for our customers, to help them get where they want to go in life.
We recognise the vital role business needs to play to support our communities. That’s a key part of who we are and what we do. We’re proud to be:
• Pride Pledge certified
• Living Wage accredited
• Toitū net carbon zero certified
• Partner of mental health charity Voices of Hope
Looking after our people - Te manaaki me te tiaki i te katoa
Te whakaute hei paparahi, kia toitū tea o hurihuri nei - Care is the foundation of living a meaningful and sustainable life.
At AMP we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and culturally rich environment that reflects New Zealand and celebrates the diversity of our workforce. A key part of our journey is to embed Māori customs and protocols into our business practice. We encourage our people to engage and build competency in this space, as we strive to foster stronger connections with each other, our customers, partners, and the communities we serve.
Financial wellbeing is key to leading a fulfilled and happy life. But wellbeing for us is about more than just money. Which is why in addition to several market-leading financial benefits (including up to 6% KiwiSaver employer contribution and free health insurance), we provide our people with opportunities and support to develop and grow their careers as well as a range of wellbeing initiatives, including:
• WeFlex – our flexible working programme.
• Access to confidential counselling, nutritionists, financial advice, and wellness coaching for you and your immediate whānau.
• Volunteering programme with our incredible charity partners.
So, if like us you have a passion for helping Kiwis achieve a brighter future, apply today!
