Banking and Finance Lawyer (New Zealand Based)

Russell McVeagh is New Zealand's premier law firm, recognised for delivering exceptional legal advice on the country's most significant and complex matters. With offices in Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau, Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara and Queenstown | Tahuna, their lawyers are internationally recognised for their technical excellence, commercial insight and ability to help clients navigate their most important opportunities and challenges.

Their culture is built around the values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Māhirahira, Excellence | Whai Hiranga, and Tenacity | Whakapau Kaha. They are committed to creating an environment where talented people can do their best work, continue to grow their careers, and make a meaningful impact for clients.

About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga

Join one of New Zealand's most highly regarded Banking and Finance National practices, with options to be based in Wellington or Auckland, New Zealand.

Russell McVeagh is seeking two intermediate or senior lawyers who would like to work on complex, market-leading transactions within a collaborative and high-performing team that are valued as people, not just for the work that they do.

The team advises both borrowers and lenders, including major banks, private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, credit funds, non-bank lenders and large corporate clients, across a diverse range of domestic and cross-border financing matters.

Depending on your background and areas of expertise, your responsibilities could include:

• Advising on corporate finance, complex acquisition and leveraged finance transactions.
• Working across real estate finance, syndicated and club lending, structured finance and debt capital markets matters.
• Advising on all aspects of financial services regulation.
• Build trusted relationships with leading New Zealand and international clients.
• Collaborate with some of New Zealand’s most respected Banking & Finance lawyers on innovative, high-profile transactions.
• Continue developing your technical expertise through first-class mentoring, structured professional development and meaningful client responsibility from day one.

Various work arrangements will be considered – the team genuinely embrace flexibility. The level of training they offer is at a high standard in the market.

About you | Mōhou ake

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• An intermediate or senior level of experience in Banking and Finance gained in New Zealand or an overseas jurisdiction.
• Strong technical legal skills combined with sound commercial judgement.
• Experience advising on complex financing transactions and managing client relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative approach and genuine enthusiasm for working as part of a leading team.
• A desire to continue developing your career alongside some of New Zealand's most respected lawyers.

Benefits

Russell McVeagh is committed to investing in its people and offers a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An annual wellbeing allowance, confidential counselling services and wellbeing resources.
• Extended hours policy / catch-up days to support getting time back for extended busy periods.
• Flexible working arrangements, including a home office allowance.
• Generous parental leave and structured support before, during and after parental leave.
• Public transport benefits including Tax-free public transport, together with late-night travel and meal support when required.
• The flexibility to exchange public holidays and purchase up to five additional days of annual leave.
• High-quality technology, including a firm-provided mobile phone and plan.

Apply now | Tono ināianei

If you would like to continue building a career at the forefront of New Zealand's legal profession, then please submit your CV and academic transcript to apply. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.

Apply now, or for a confidential discussion, please contact:

Apryl Burgess (Wellington)
+64 27 816 9899 | apryl.burgess@robertwalters.co.nz

Kate Williams (Auckland)
+64 9 374 7325 | kate.williams@robertwalters.co.nz

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 Apryl Burgess on +6444719721.