About Us

At ANZ, we're shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.

About the Role

As a Lawyer in the Legal team, you will play a key role in:

• Providing technically excellent, commercially relevant, strategic, and solutions-oriented legal and regulatory advice to the ANZ PNG business on a broad range of matters, including secured and unsecured lending transactions with Institutional customers, disputes and litigation, and procurement.
• Providing well-organised and timely support on corporate governance matters and company secretarial matters in respect of ANZ PNG.
• Contributing to the efficient delivery of products and services to customers, including assisting the ANZ PNG business to achieve its strategic objectives.

Banking is changing and we’re changing with it, giving our people great opportunities to try new things, learn and grow. Whatever your role at ANZ, you’ll be building your future, while helping to build ours.

Role Location: ANZ Bank Level 10 Harbourside South Building Champion Parade Port Moresby NCD, PNG

Role Type: Permanent, Full-time 

What will your day look like?

As a Lawyer, you are accountable for:

• Providing technically excellent, commercially relevant, strategic, and solutions-oriented legal and regulatory advice to the ANZ PNG business on a broad range of matters.  This includes drafting, negotiating, and advising on lending and security documentation with Institutional customers, managing and supporting disputes and litigation, supporting procurement activities, and advising on actual or potential risk events.
• Providing well-organised and timely support on corporate governance matters and company secretarial matters in respect of ANZ PNG.  This includes preparing agendas and packs for Board meetings, supporting related activities by the Board or members of the Board, ensuring timely statutory filings, and supporting maintenance of company records.
• Driving or supporting change initiatives to support compliance with legal/regulatory frameworks, improve risk management, enhance simplification, support ANZ PNG’s strategic objectives, and promote knowledge sharing and education.

What will you bring?

To grow and be successful in this role, you will ideally bring the following:

• Papua New Guinea law degree and current legal practising certificate.
• Proven post-qualification experience in a law firm or equivalent in-house role.
• Strong knowledge of PNG banking and financial services law and regulations.
• Proven ability to identify, manage, and advise on legal, regulatory, and strategic risks.
• Experience in corporate governance/company secretarial support, disputes, and litigation.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills in commercial and financial contexts.
• Ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business insights.
• Strong business acumen and customer focus; capable of building stakeholder relationships.
• High-volume matter management under pressure with clear, professional communication.
• Experience in engaging with regulators and auditors.
• Driving or supporting change initiatives in medium to large organizations.

You’re not expected to have 100% of these skills. At ANZ a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we’d love to hear from you.

So why join us?

From the moment you join ANZ, you'll be doing meaningful work that will shape a world where people and communities thrive.

But it's not just our customers who'll feel your impact. you'll feel it too. Because at ANZ, you'll have the resources, opportunities, and support you need to take the next big step in your career.

We're a diverse bunch at ANZ in different roles, different locations, doing different things. That's why we have a range of flexible working arrangements, so our people can 'make work, work for them'. We also provide a range of benefits including access to health and wellbeing services and discounts on selected products and services from ANZ and more.

At ANZ, you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. That's because we're committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability or access requirement, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.

To find out more about working at ANZ, visit https://www.anz.com.au/careers. You can apply for this role by visiting ANZ Careers and searching for reference number 107106.

Job Posting End Date

22/01/2026 , 11.59pm, (Melbourne Australia)