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Senior Associate Corporate & Commercial (Based in New Zealand)

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Dentons have the largest global reach of any firm in the New Zealand market with unparalleled access to sector experts, training, talent support and business development opportunities locally and across the globe. Dentons is a global business but locally run and operated, giving you the best of both worlds. Dentons are in a growth phase, and are looking for a Senior Associate to join their team in either their Wellington or Auckland, office in New Zealand.

Dentons are in a growth phase, and are looking for a Senior Associate to join their team in either their Wellington or Auckland, office. The Dentons' National Corporate and Commercial Team advises local, national and international clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role


The Corporate and Commercial Team advise local, national and international clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. This includes listed companies, iwi, local subsidiaries of multinationals, fund managers, private companies, trusts, and individuals.

As a Senior lawyer in the team, your responsibilities will be multifaceted. Depending on your experience and areas of interest your work could include the following: mergers and acquisitions; domestic and international transactions; business and corporate advisory; capital markets; private equity; venture capital; and/or joint ventures.

You will be part of a dynamic and inclusive team that works in partnership with their clients, where you will get plenty of valuable experience. They are a future focused firm and that ethos extends to their people too.

Mōhou ake | About you

The ideal lawyer will have a minimum of 7 years' experience. You will need to be a strong team player and have a genuine ambition to establish yourself as a recognised professional in the corporate and commercial field. The Partners are seeking 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 recognised firm.

You will need to have strong general corporate expertise, ideally with experience in some of the following areas:

  • 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 Dentons, you will have more than just access to complex and interesting work - you will also have the opportunity to engage with talented sector experts and receive training and talent support from our global learning and development initiatives. Dentons is dedicated to creating a respectful and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

The firm offer a competitive remuneration package along with benefits that will make a positive difference to 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


Dentons have exclusively partnered with Robert Walters. Apply Now. Or, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jennifer Gilbert on +44 20 7509 8078| 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: Corporate Law

Industry: Legal

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: City of London

Job Reference: OMM163-A0293C56

Date posted: 04 October 2024

Consultant: Jennifer Gilbert

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