Job Description

Senior Legal Counsel – Financial Markets & Corporate Advisory (fixed term)

• Hybrid working + centrally located Britomart office

• Competitive salary + excellent banking benefits

• Fixed term opportunity until end of March 2027

Mō te tūranga | A bit about the role

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join Westpac’s Legal team on a fixed term contract until end of March 2027.

In this role, you’ll support our Financial Markets & Corporate Advisory function, partnering closely with stakeholders across Institutional and Business Banking. You’ll work on a diverse mix of complex transactions, regulatory initiatives, and strategic projects, with real visibility across the bank.

It’s a great opportunity to step into a broad, high-impact role where you can apply your expertise while working alongside a collaborative and high-performing team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Advising on lending and debt capital markets transactions, including corporate and project finance

• Supporting financial markets documentation (including ISDA agreements and related arrangements)

• Providing regulatory and compliance advice, including supporting regulatory change initiatives

• Contributing to corporate advisory work such as disclosures, sustainability and governance reporting

• Partnering with stakeholders across Legal, Risk and the business to deliver practical, commercial advice

• Managing relationships with external counsel where required

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• LLB with a current NZ practising certificate

• Around 8+ years’ PQE, ideally in banking & finance or a related area

• Strong experience in drafting, negotiation and complex transactions

• Exposure to financial markets, lending or regulatory environments

• A pragmatic, commercial mindset and the ability to simplify complex issues

• Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
Immerse 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:

31 May 2026