At AIA, our promise is to help people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by encouraging them to make positive lifestyle changes one step at a time. Our firm belief is that by following our Operating Philosophy of doing the right thing, in the right way with the right people, the results will come. AIA Insurance for Life, Health and Wellbeing.

The opportunity:

This Senior Legal Counsel role is for a 6-month parental leave cover joining a talented, award winning in-house legal team. You’ll work with stakeholders across the business, on a wide range of matters.

About the role:

• Providing prompt, pragmatic and comprehensive legal advice to the AIA NZ business across all matters.

• Reviewing, negotiating, drafting and finalising contracts and other commercial arrangements to minimise risk and safeguard the organisation’s interests.

• Managing and advising on contentious matters involving the organisation.

• Building expert knowledge in key industry issues e.g. adviser regulation, prudential regulation, industry codes.

• Developing and promoting AIA NZ’s positions on key issues in the wider industry.

• Representing AIA NZ at key industry forums e.g. FSC.

About you:

• Have practical knowledge and understanding of the New Zealand legal and regulatory environment as well as aspects of key international legislation impacting on business activities and financial services operations in particular.

• Have a Law degree and hold a New Zealand practising certificate.

• Ideally you will have at least 8 years post-qualification experience, which includes private practice or in-house experience of/in the financial services or insurance industry.

• Experience of working in a multi-national business with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific region.

• A confident communicator who is able to influence outcomes and build strong relationships.

• Excellent interpretive and analytical skills to understand and assess the impact on the business, and practical implications and requirements of legal and regulatory requirements.

• Highly developed commercial judgment and acumen.

• The ability to manage legal risks holistically while driving business results and solutions.

• Integrity with the courage to challenge when necessary.

Why choose AIA:

At AIA, we’ve made a promise to help people live healthier, longer, better lives. And it starts with our own people.

• Work for a business helping make positive health and wellbeing changes to the lives of New Zealanders

• Work with supportive and inclusive managers

• Flexible working arrangements

What’s next?

If you’re passionate about making a difference – then click the ‘Apply Now’ Button!

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