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Senior Associate (Based in New Zealand)

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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 in New Zealand 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!

This opportunity is based in New Zealand so the successful candidate would need to be willing to relocate.


Tono inianei | Apply Now

The firm has exclusively partnered with Robert Walters for this recruitment. For a confidential discussion, please contact Jennifer Gilbert at +44 20 7509 8078 or jennifer.gilbert@robertwalters.com.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Commercial Law

Industry: Legal

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: London

Job Reference: S03PHY-1727BFFF

Date posted: 23 January 2025

Consultant: Jennifer Gilbert

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