Senior Associate - Corporate

A top-tier multinational firm in Auckland seeks a Senior Associate or ambitious Associate to join their Corporate team. The role involves advising global clients on complex corporate matters, including M&A, governance, structuring, and foreign investment regulation. You’ll gain exposure to high-profile cross-border transactions and influential clients. The firm offers flexible working, generous training support, and a culture fostering professional growth.

What you'll do:

You will be advising global clients on intricate corporate matters. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve managing complex cross-border transactions, contributing to high-profile deals within the energy and natural resources sector, and building lasting relationships with influential clients. You will play a vital role in mentoring junior lawyers, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that supports both individual growth and team success. Continuous learning is encouraged through extensive training opportunities designed to keep you at the forefront of industry trends.

• Advise a diverse international client base on a wide range of corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, structuring, and foreign investment regulation.
• Manage complex cross-border transactions by collaborating with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.
• Contribute to high-profile deals in the energy and natural resources sector
• Mentor junior lawyers by sharing your knowledge and experience to foster their professional growth within the team.
• Play an active role in team development by supporting collaborative initiatives that enhance collective performance.

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• Ensure compliance with local legislation and contribute to pre-engagement screening processes as required.

What you bring:

• Possess at least six years’ post-qualification experience ideally gained from a top-tier or international law firm specialising in corporate law.
• Demonstrate a proven track record managing complex corporate transactions with particular expertise in mergers and acquisitions as well as general corporate matters.
• Showcase a pragmatic approach when handling intricate client relationships independently while maintaining sensitivity towards diverse backgrounds.
• Exhibit commitment to mentoring junior lawyers by actively contributing to their professional development within the team environment.
• Apply strong technical legal skills combined with an understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to energy and natural resources sectors.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leading law firm dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Their pursuit of innovation has transformed how legal services are delivered globally—across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific—ensuring exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions, and high-stakes disputes. The firm fosters an environment where everyone can succeed through flexible working opportunities tailored to individual needs alongside generous training support for ongoing professional development.

What's next:

If you’re ready for your next challenge within an inclusive global law firm that values your unique contribution apply now!

Contact Kristen: kristendewar13@gmail.com or +64 9 374 7335

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Kristen Dewar at kristen.dewar@robertwalters.co.nz on +64 9 374 7335.