Who we are Bridgewest Ventures New Zealand (BVNZ) have been established to find and incubate deep tech ventures in partnership with Callaghan Innovation. Our intention is to grow globally scalable ventures which address the challenges we face around planetary boundaries and the human condition, as well as contribute significantly to the formation of a knowledge-based economy in New Zealand. This fast-growing sector has trillions of dollars of opportunity and will be a significant input to global GDP.
As a wholly-controlled subsidiary of the US-based Bridgewest Group, our philosophy is to create long-term value through the application of superior industry knowledge and connections; proven operational expertise; and through the provision of significant financial resources to selected investment opportunities.
Our work is based around our guiding principles: Perseverance, Partnership, Accountability and Discipline.
About the role The purpose of this job is to provide comprehensive compliance support for our incubated ventures, including drafting legal documents using templates, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing governance processes, and fostering professional development among founders and venture boards.
In addition, you will be involved with supporting grant applications, improving incubator processes, and promoting an innovative, diverse, and sustainable culture within the organisation and its partnerships.
Everything you are involved with will be helping us to achieve our goal to "create an ecosystem where entrepreneurs can confidently build, operate, grow, and be successful in their venture".
This is a brand-new role for us and we can't wait for someone to come in and make it their own! For the right person, we may consider 3-4 days per week….
About you To hit the ground running, you will need the following:
3-7 years of experience working in a law firm or legal department, ideally with exposure to corporate/commercial law, compliance, and governance and/or a law degree (LLB or equivalent) Excellent legal research and writing skillsStrong appreciation of corporate law, compliance regulations, and governance best practicesKnowledge of legal document preparation and managementProficiency in legal document drafting and reviewStrong attention to detail and analytical abilities About the package We could try and woo you with talk of a competitive salary; fast-paced company; supportive team; and stunning inner-city office….
However, why our team love working with us is because we are passionate about improving the world, and being at the forefront of technological breakthroughs. On top of this, Bridgewest provides the opportunity to learn how to invest in and grow global companies at pace from working with our phenomenal advisory and leadership network.
What now? If this sounds like your dream job, please apply and include a cover letter telling us why you are our first ever Legal and Compliance Coordinator!