Senior Associate

This law firm has the largest global reach in the New Zealand market, offering unparalleled access to sector experts, training, talent support, and business development opportunities both locally and internationally. The firm is globally integrated but locally managed, providing a unique combination of global resources and local expertise.

The National Corporate and Commercial Team advises clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including listed companies, iwi, local subsidiaries of multinationals, fund managers, private companies, trusts, and individuals.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

The Corporate and Commercial Team advises on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. As a Senior lawyer in the team, your responsibilities will be multifaceted, depending on your experience and interests. Your work could include mergers and acquisitions, domestic and international transactions, business and corporate advisory, capital markets, private equity, venture capital, and joint ventures. You will be part of a dynamic and inclusive team that works in partnership with clients, offering valuable experience. The firm is future-focused, and this ethos extends to its people as well.

Mōhou ake | About you

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience and be a strong team player with a genuine ambition to establish themselves as a recognized professional in the corporate and commercial field. The Partners are looking for someone who enjoys mentoring and supporting other lawyers, has a flexible and proactive approach to work, likes variety, and is focused on fostering strong relationships across the market. This is an exceptional opportunity to cultivate your career within a globally recognized firm. You should have strong general corporate expertise, ideally with experience in areas such as:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Domestic and international transactions
• Business and corporate advisory
• Capital markets
• Private equity and venture capital
• Joint ventures, partnering, and alliancing
• Commercial contracts

He aha te wehe i tenei umanga ture | What sets this law firm apart

At this firm, you will have access to complex and interesting work and the opportunity to engage with talented sector experts and receive training and talent support through global learning and development initiatives. The firm is dedicated to creating a respectful and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. They offer a competitive remuneration package along with benefits that positively impact your work/life balance, such as:

• An additional paid holiday during the Summer Shutdown
• Lifestyle leave
• Parental leave top-up payments up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, or 5 weeks for non-primary caregivers
• Volunteer leave
• A dedicated wellness program, including an annual wellness allowance
• Access to free in-house legal advice
• Various social events, and more!

Tono inianei | Apply Now

The firm has exclusively partnered with Robert Walters for this recruitment. For a confidential discussion, please contact Lucy Simpson at +64 4 471 9749 or Lucy.Simpson@robertwalters.co.nz.

The firm is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, irrespective of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. They are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone respects and supports each other.

Please note that we will be out of the office from 24 December and will return on 8 January. We will respond to your application upon our return. In the meantime, please feel free to email us any queries or to schedule a meeting in the New Year.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Simpson on 04 471 9749 or lucy.simpson@robertwalters.co.nz