LAW
Corporate - Commercial
Auckland, New Zealand
Desired Experience:
4 - 8 PQE
Job Type:
Full Time, Permanent
A highly regarded, local mid-tier law firm with an office in Auckland's CBD is looking for an experienced Associate to join the team. The Firm has a reputation of high performance yet a flexible nature, growth and career progression and good work. They are a well-established and is recognised as an elite provider of legal services to a variety of companies, multinationals, entrepreneurs, and business individuals. They have a modern team culture that genuinely encourages having a life outside of work. They offer flexible working conditions and actively foster a collaborative and social environment, with support from partners, other associates, and experienced secretarial and trust accounting staff.
They are looking for an experienced Associate with strong technical skills, initiative and detail orientation who enjoys advising clients on a range of commercial and corporate law matters. You will enjoy working at a senior level with a reasonable amount of autonomy, thrive on client contact and benefit from being well supported by your supervising Partners. The role will advise on a wide variety of legal matters, including a mix of M&A structuring and transactional work, as well as a range of usual commercial advisory work for regular clients.
To be considered for this role, we are encouraging expressions of interest from lawyers that closely match this criteria:
- 4 - 8 PQE, preferably in a Private Practice commercial teams
- Hold a Bachelor of Laws, a New Zealand Practicing Certificate and strong academic transcripts
- Have technical expertise in transactional, contractual and advisory work
- Enjoy mentoring and supervising juniors with an open and down to earth style
- Able to work autonomously but also review work for juniors
Auckland is one of New Zealand's busiest and largest cities. It is a hub for legal career opportunities, both in private practice and in-house. In the centre, the iconic Sky Tower has views of Viaduct Harbour, which is full of yachts and lined with bars and cafes. Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park, is based around an extinct volcano and home to the formal Wintergardens. Near Downtown, Mission Bay Beach has a seaside promenade.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a mid-tier legal team with a strong reputation in corporate and commercial law. If you’re looking to advance your career in a firm that offers high-quality work, mentorship, and flexibility, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Sam on 027 5665 707, sam@chisholmclarke.co.nz or hit the "Apply Now" button to start a confidential discussion.