WHO WE ARE
Our service delivery proposition is simple - deliver high quality recruitment outcomes for the New Zealand legal sector.
The CoLegal brand is newly established in 2021, but our legal recruitment practice has been operating since 2016 as part of multi-disciplinary agency Cobalt Recruitment. Auckland based but with a national and international reach we recruit professional legal and legal support roles at all levels of business for private practice and in-house positions.
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Anand Ranchhod
Managing Director
Anand started off his career as a property and commercial lawyer, gaining experience working in smaller and larger NZ law firms. As many kiwis do, he went on his OE in the UK for a couple of years, and worked as Legal Counsel for a leading financial services organisation in London. Eventually, he felt the pull back home which is where he shifted in to legal recruitment in 2015. Anand made the move into legal recruitment because it combined his passion for working with people, but also allowed him to use his legal experience and connections to help employers find top legal talent as well as guide lawyers through their careers – something that he finds personally very rewarding. Anand holds an LLB and BCom (marketing major) degree from the University of Auckland. He also has received a Prince2 practitioner qualified certification for project management.Anand has been externally recognised for his work in legal recruitment - he was the winner of the 2022 RCSA Recruitment Professional of the Year Award and the winner of the 2020 RCSA Rising Star Award. Outside of work, he may be spotted around a new haunt in town, cycling through the Eastern bays or chasing his Greyhound through a park (usually out of breath trying to catch up with him!).
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Liz Sloan
Principal Consultant
Liz has been working in legal recruitment for several years and specialises in sourcing lawyers and legal support staff for both private practice and in-house roles across the South Island. She has a real passion for connecting people with a job that will be a perfect fit for their career goals and finding the best talent for firms and businesses in order to help their teams succeed.Born and bred in Christchurch, Liz enjoys building relationships with her clients and candidates across the country and enjoys the challenge of finding the best possible outcome for both parties. Liz has had a varied career, working in the wine industry, health and fitness community and personal coaching and development. It was in this last role that she realised the importance a person’s job has on their overall life satisfaction and health and wellbeing. It was this interest in helping people find work that they love that led her to recruitment.Outside the office, Liz enjoys working out at the gym, reading, exploring a new restaurant or café or listening to an inspiring podcast.
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Simone Macdonald
Principal Consultant - Legal Support
Simone started her recruitment career in 2015, specialising in Business Support, Finance & Accounting prior to joining CoLegal in 2021. She joined CoLegal as she has always been fascinated with the legal sector and now uses her skills to recruit exceptional legal support talent to strengthen law firms and organisations with candidates that add value from the get-go. She enjoys spending quality time with individuals and clients to ensure she better understands the needs and requirements of each to establish solid career and recruiting decisions for both parties. Prior to recruitment Simone started her career in travel where she was able to see the world and explore, which suited her to a tee as she is naturally adventurous.When Simone is not in the office you will often find her in amongst nature, walking, hiking as well as being surrounded by her friends and family as she loves being social, having a laugh and creating memories.
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Bob Kou
Senior Consultant
Bob has over 10 years' experience as a specialist Legal & Compliance recruiter within an international context. Bob started his career in legal recruitment after graduating from the Brunel University of London with a Marketing and Branding degree. He then moved into Recruitment and begun placing Lawyers and Professionals into roles ranging from Legal Counsel to Head of Legal within multi-national organisations, as well as Lawyers within leading law firms in China and NZ.Before joining CoLegal, Bob worked in Legal recruitment for a global recruitment agency as well as the longest-established boutique legal recruitment agency across Asia. Bob, along with his wife moved to New Zealand in 2023. Bob is excited to use his legal recruitment skills to assist clients and candidates in achieving top outcomes and adding value to their searches. In his spare time, Bob enjoys travelling to unique and wonderful places or going on a hike with his family and friends. He's also an avid basketball fan so if you need to consult with him for your legal career or anything basketball related, he is the go-to person.
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Guy Davidson
Director
Guy has been working in recruitment since 2007 when he joined Cobalt Recruitment in London. In 2009 he set Cobalt up in New Zealand where he ran it for the UK based group business until July 2020 at which point he bought the NZ business interests from the group. He is now Director/Co-Owner of three high performing specialist recruitment business's including CoLegal which he set up with his business partners, Adam Walker and Anand Ranchhod. The move to legal recruitment was a natural transition for Guy who has a personal relationship with the sector via his father Nick who was both a lawyer and a Judge over his long career.Guy has an unshakeable belief that engaging with a high quality recruitment consultancy is one of the most valuable service relationships any business will hold. Winning the battle for talent is only going to become more challenging and agencies like CoLegal are positioned to help employers overcome that challenge.Outside of voicing his opinions on what good recruitment looks like, Guy is kept fully occupied by his young family, love of sports and the occasional glass of good red.
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Kimberly Champion
Group Operations Manager
Kimberly has over a decade of operations management experience working with a range of different NZ businesses. Since entering into the recruitment industry back in 2016, she is now providing Group Operations Management for CoLegal and two other specialised recruitment brands. She is absolutely the glue that binds business operations allowing our consultants to focus all of their energy on working with clients and candidates. She brings a highly analytical, solution-focused approach to her work and is always obsessively looking for improvements that can be made, to the detriment of her famous "to-do" list! When she isn't in the office or making the long commute to the Waitakere Ranges, you’ll find Kimberly watching American motorsports with her family and a cold glass of rose!
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Clara Gozzetti
Office and Brand Coordinator
Clara Gozzetti is a young marketing professional who joined CoLegal in mid-2025, bringing with her two years of hands-on marketing experience. With a background in the multi-disciplinary engineering sector, she is ready to bring her skills, knowledge and creativity to the world of recruitment. At CoLegal, Clara plays a dual role. As our in-house marketing lead, she’s responsible for driving brand visibility, engagement and creating our online content. Alongside this, she ensures smooth day-to-day operations of our beautiful Auckland office.Outside of work, you’ll often find Clara at a live concert, discovering a new coffee spot, or enjoying a walk up Mount Eden.
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Auckland
Legal Executive | Commercial Property
Our client is a highly regarded full service law firm with a strong reputation in the Auckland market. Recognised for the quality of its work and long standing client relationships, the firm continues to experience steady growth within its property practice and is now looking to appoint an experienced Legal Executive to support a busy and highly successful Commercial Property Partner. This is an opportunity to join a practice that acts on a diverse range of commercial property matters, developments and large scale transactions. Working closely with an established author, you will become a key member of the team, gaining exposure to sophisticated property work while being trusted to take ownership of matters and drive transactions forward. The Role:This role supports a busy commercial property practice and therefore you will be working closely with an experienced Partner and wider property team on a broad range of property transactions. You will be involved in matters from inception through to settlement and will play a key role in ensuring files are managed efficiently and clients receive exceptional service. You will be joining a high performing and collaborative team environment where attention to detail, commercial acumen and client service are highly valued. Your day-to-day responsibilities will be to: Manage commercial property and conveyancing files from commencement through to settlement Assist with large scale development projects and subdivision matters Draft a range of agreements and property related documentation Coordinate settlements and post settlement requirements Liaise with clients, banks, surveyors, developers and external stakeholders Assist with project management of complex property transactions Maintain file progression, key dates and client communication throughout matters Support the Partner and wider team as required About You: To be successful in this role, you will thrive in a fast paced and deadline driven environment. You will enjoy taking ownership of your work, managing competing priorities and being part of a team that is known for delivering quality outcomes to clients. Ideally, you will bring: 3+ years' experience as a registered Legal Executive Strong experience in commercial property transactions Exposure to developments, subdivisions or complex settlements is essential Confidence managing files with a high degree of autonomy Exceptional organisational and matter management skills What's in it for you:This opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced Legal Executive looking to elevate their commercial property experience within a busy and successful practice, while working alongside respected property professionals on some of the market's more complex transactions. Strong salary and benefits package on offer Genuine long-term career progression opportunities Auckland CBD location with excellent accessibility Get in touch to find out more by contacting Simone Macdonald on 021 190 0975 or by sending your CV by clicking "APPLY" now.
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Wellington
$100,000 p.a. - $165,000 p.a.
Commercial Property Senior Solicitor / Associate
About the Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Lawyer to join a well-established, national law firm in the Wellington CBD. Working closely with an expert team, you’ll gain exposure to a diverse range of high-quality commercial property matters. Key Areas of WorkThe work includes major development projects, investment acquisitions and disposals and leasing. The team provides advice to property investors and developers, NZX listed companies, private investors, major landlords, financiers, and property based businesses. About YouYou'll be a Senior Solicitor or an Associate who has experience in and a passion for commercial property looking for the next step in your career. We are looking for someone who has: 3-7 years’ PQE Solid experience in commercial property law The ability to manage files with increasing autonomy Strong communication and client relationship skills The Opportunity This role is with a National firm with a great reputation and strong mentoring and development pathways. The team prides itself on delivering excellent outcomes for clients while maintaining a positive, balanced working environment.What’s on Offer Strong pipeline of quality work with an active and busy practice Career development opportunities and hands-on mentoring Flexible working arrangements Collaborative, down-to-earth team culture For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Liz Sloan at CoLegal Recruitment – liz@colegal.co.nz or 027 211 6718. Looking for something different? We recruit for legal roles across New Zealand so if you’re looking for a change, let’s have a chat about the market. View our full list of legal roles here: www.colegal.co.nz/jobs
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Auckland
Legal Executive / Property Paralegal - Brisbane
Due to continued growth within the firm's property practice and increasing client demand, our client has engaged us on an exclusive basis to identify experienced New Zealand Legal Executives and Property Paralegals interested in relocating to Brisbane. With a shortage of experienced property professionals in the Australian market, this presents a unique opportunity to join a well regarded specialist property practice and investment firm that is able to offer long term career development, a supportive team environment and exposure to a diverse range of residential and commercial property matters. Based in Brisbane CBD, this firm has built a strong reputation for its expertise in property law and its commitment to delivering exceptional service to clients. With a collaborative and down to earth culture, they offer an environment where experienced property professionals can quickly integrate into the team while enjoying the lifestyle and career opportunities that Queensland has to offer. The Role:This role supports the wider property team and therefore you will be working closely with a number of authors across the practice. You will gain exposure to a variety of residential and commercial property matters while assisting with the day to day management of transactions from commencement through to settlement. You will be a part of a collaborative team environment where you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced property professionals while taking ownership of your own workload. Your day-to-day responsibilities will be to: Assist with the management of residential conveyancing matters from pre-contract through to settlement Prepare contracts, settlement documentation, correspondence and property-related documents Liaise with clients, banks, brokers, real estate agents and other stakeholders throughout transactions Support the management of subdivision, development and off-the-plan matters Maintain property files and ensure key dates and milestones are met Coordinate settlements and post settlement requirements Assist the Senior Property Paralegal and wider property team as required Provide high-quality client service and ongoing administrative support throughout the transaction process About You: To be successful in this role, you will thrive in a fast paced, high volume and client focused environment. You will be highly organised, have strong attention to detail and enjoy being part of a team that takes pride in delivering exceptional service to its clients. Ideally, you will bring: Previous experience as a Property Paralegal, Legal Executive, Conveyancing Practitioner or Senior Legal Secretary within property law, ideally 4+ years as a minimum Strong organisational and file management skills Excellent communication and client relationship skills The ability to confidently manage competing priorities and deadlines A proactive, team-oriented approach Why Consider This Opportunity?This opportunity is ideally suited to someone looking to further develop their career within a specialist property environment while gaining exposure to a broad range of transactions and working alongside experienced property professionals. $85,000 - $100,000 AUD + 12% Super as well as a company car Relocation assistance will be provided Genuine long-term career growth opportunities Brisbane CBD location To find out more, contact Simone Macdonald on 021 190 0975, email your CV to simone@colegal.co.nz, or click Apply Now.
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Auckland
Senior General Practice Lawyer | Partnership path
About Dyson SmytheDyson Smythe is a highly regarded firm in the Warkworth region, that was established over 50 years ago, and has a loyal and long standing multi-generational clientele. With strong ties to the local community and across the Auckland region, the firm acts for clients that range from mum and dad clients, high net worth individuals, local businesses, investors and property developers. The team pride themselves on taking a client focused approach to their work providing a quality service in delivering legal advice.About the Role Due to succession planning, the firm is looking to hire an intermediate or senior lawyer to join its team. This is a role that offers variety and would be a blend of commercial, property and private client work which could be tailored towards someone's area of expertise and interests (if you have experience in some but not all the areas). Work could include residential and commercial property transactions, commercial leasing arrangements, subdivisions, trusts, wills, estates and asset planning, relationship property, business transactions, shareholder agreements, financing arrangements and company structuring matters. If you've been thinking about a move to the Warkworth or Rodney region for lifestyle reasons then this is a unique opportunity to set up roots with a local firm where there's a pathway for your own growth and development. Likewise, if you're already based near the region, then this is a chance to cut down your commute times and join a firm with a strong local reputation.This is an opportunity to grow with a firm for the long term, where there is a genuine partnership pathway where you're not expected to introduce clients. About You 2+ years’ PQE, New Zealand qualified, with private practice experience A solid background in property, commercial and/or private client transactional and advisory work (those up to senior/ partner level are of interest). Confident managing files with autonomy - partnership support will be provided where needed. A natural communicator, commercially minded with strong interpersonal skills. Why Dyson Smythe? Dyson Smythe is known for its collaborative culture, high standard of client service, and commitment to its people. This is a rare opportunity to join a respected firm where partnership is not just discussed, but actively planned for.For further information, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or email anand@colegal.co.nz with your CV and academic record or click APPLY now.
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Auckland
$80k - $115k + KiwiSaver
Legal Executive | Property & Estates Administration
You’re an experienced Legal Executive who has hands on conveyancing and estate administration experience, looking for a role where you can run your own files end to end. You build strong client relationships with ease and know the conveyancing process inside and out. With activity across the property market continuing to grow, this is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded general practice firm known for its quality service, loyal client base, and strong reputation in the community. This is a well rounded Legal Executive position offering a strong mix of residential property and estate administration work within a stable and respected general practice firm. Working closely with an approachable Partner, you will manage a broad range of matters including residential conveyancing, refinancing, KiwiSaver, small subdivisions and easements, while also assisting with estate administration, wills and enduring powers of attorney. The role offers a varied workload, direct client contact and the opportunity to build long standing relationships with clients throughout key life stages. You will ideally have: A minimum of 3 years experience as a Registered Legal Executive Experience running files from initial instruction through to settlement, as well as experience in drafting wills and estates Sound knowledge of relevant firm and conveyancing systems and property law Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong sense of client service. If you're looking for a stable, long term Legal Executive opportunity within a well established community focused firm, this is a role worth considering. Join a close knit team who value providing quality client service, build genuine multi generational client relationships and offer practical, down to earth approach to legal practice, while enjoying a varied mix of residential property and estate administration work. To find out more, contact Simone for a confidential discussion on 021 190 0975 or click ‘APPLY’ to send your CV.
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Auckland
Legal Secretary| Property - 6 month contract
This specialist commercial firm based in the CBD, with stunning modern offices has a professional yet relaxed style. Priding themselves in being values driven and client centric, each member of the team is driven to ensure that the law is something that is accessible to everyone. You will be working in an open plan environment to ensure continual collaboration, growth and learning opportunities are encouraged. The Role:This role supports the wider commercial and property teams and therefore you will be working closely with a number of authors across the firm. You will play an integral part in supporting the team with property and commercial matters, ensuring the smooth day-to-day management of files, client communications and administrative processes. You will be able to align yourself with a high performing and driven team. This is a fast paced and dynamic firm where you will be supporting approximately residential and commercial clients on residential conveyancing matters, subdivisions and some trust and estate administration. Your day-to-day responsibilities will be to: Provide dedicated secretarial support to Directors and solicitors across the property and commercial teams Manage property files from pre-contract through to post-settlement, including the preparation of correspondence, settlements and subdivision documentation Coordinate client communications and assist with obtaining instructions and documentation throughout property transactions Assist with end of month billing, diary management, email management and other administrative requirements Support trust and estate administration matters and assist the wider team as and when required This role is ideally suited to someone who is looking to step into a specialist property environment where they can take ownership of the administrative and client service aspects of property transactions, while working closely alongside experienced property professionals in a collaborative and supportive team. This role has potential to become permanent for the right candidate.About You: 4+ years’ experience as a Legal Secretary Confident in residential conveyancing matters People focused, able to work in a cohesive and collaborative environment, keen to exceed expectations To be successful in this role, you will thrive in a fast paced and energetic working environment where no two days are the same. You will have exposure to a broad range of residential and commercial property matters, including private developments, multi-unit and apartment settlements. Working alongside an experienced team of property lawyers and legal professionals, you will be supported in developing your technical knowledge and gaining exposure to more complex property and commercial transactions, while playing a key role in ensuring matters progress smoothly from inception through to settlement. What's on Offer: You will be joining likeminded individuals that are high performing and driven in exceeding expectations. You will be a part of a team where successes are celebrated, and problems are solved together. They are an engaged, tight knit and supportive group that are values driven. Not only will you be a valued member of the team you will also receive: $80,000 - $85,000 per annum + KiwiSaver experience dependent Morning coffees, team lunches, social club This is a Monday to Friday onsite role, however flexibility around commute times are on offer For further information, contact Simone Macdonald on 021 190 0975 or email your CV to simone@colegal.co.nz or by clicking APPLY now.
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Auckland
Legal Secretary/Office Manager
This is an exciting opportunity to align your career with a firm that offers a collaborative and cohesive working culture where everyone feels valued and recognised. You will be part of a well established and high performing team that have an open communication style. They are seeking a Legal Secretary/PA who thrives on being one step ahead to ensure that their team of authors is supported and have what they require on hand at all times. About the Role:Supporting a small team of Corporate solicitors, you will be based in a team that is client driven and runs at a fast pace to ensure they exceed expectations and deliver quality outcomes. You will be liaising with clients and assisting with their queries. This is a varied and interesting role where you will manage multiple tasks at any one time. Your day to day duties will include but are not limited to: Word processing, drafting letters and documents as well as transcribing digital dictation Diary management for the Partners, organising evening functions, industry events, and seminars Administration, filing, and database management as well as assisting with documentation Assisting authors with the end of month accounts and billing, as well as any other ad hoc office duties and administration Oversee the day to day operations of the firm, order stationery, liaise with third party suppliers, IT and general office admin About You: Previous experience within a law firm is advantageous for this role and ideally, having a background in either financial services or corporate/commercial matters would be beneficial Advanced typing skills, this role includes dictation, and therefore a typing speed of 50wpm minimum is required Organised, methodical, and systematic in your approach to your work as you will be managing the Partners diary as well as managing multiple conflicting deadlines at any one time Good IT skills, proficient in PowerPoint and the wider Microsoft Suite Team and client focused, willing to exceed expectations, and be proactive A great communicator, able to build relationships with ease on a professional level with an open and personable demeanor This role requires someone who is agile, delivers on deadline, and is keen to progress in their career. What's on Offer:You will be joining a firm that has a low staff turnover in their team with an engaged and fun working environment, and a above market salary on offerFor further information, contact Simone Macdonald on 021 190 0975 or email your CV to simone@colegal.co.nz or by clicking APPLY now.
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Auckland
Junior Employment Lawyer | 1-3 years PQE
The Firm & Opportunity Join a well regarded city practice and work in a team of highly skilled lawyers. They are now looking for an Employment Lawyer with at least 1 years solid experience gained in employment law (or ER) based work who can assist on a broad range of matters. In this role you'll have the chance to take ownership for files with partner support, particularly for smaller matters and get client contact early on. The role will have a focus on dealing with a range of employment law matters and could suit someone coming from a general dispute resolution background interested to now focus their skills in this space.You will have a good amount of involvement in matters involving personal grievances, policy advice, employment contracts, restructuring matters, health and safety and cases before mediation, the ERA and EC. There will be plenty of variety in the issues you'll deal with and the opportunity to take on greater file and client management responsibilities as you progress. About you: At least 1 years experience working as a law clerk or Solicitor in a law firm environment, ideally with employment law and litigation based experience or exposure to these areas via an ER / HR background; Must be available full time and be admitted to the bar A self starter with a passion for employment law work. For a confidential chat, please contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or email your CV and academic record to anand@colegal.co.nz or click 'APPLY' now.
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Auckland
Front-End Construction lawyer | 2+ years PQE
Our client has a well-established national practice that does a mixture of commercial contracting work for major projects as well as resolving construction issues. Now they are interested to hire a 2+ years PQE level lawyer that would be keen to utilise their commercial legal experience in the area of construction contracts, funding agreements, large-scale infrastructure projects, procurement agreements, consultancy agreements, joint venture arrangements and helping negotiate great outcomes for its clients. The team is led by partners that are experts in the field and you'd work with clients that range from blue chip investors, leading corporate clients and energy companies, to name a few. The team operate with a flat structure, so you'd get client contact early on and solid hands on responsibility and mentorship.About you: 2+ years solid PQE in commercial legal work and with some exposure to construction and infrastructure related matters (those that have gained relevant in-house experience or have a corporate legal background would be of interest too); Commercial awareness and the ability to advise strategically; Experience gained in a reputable firm and/or organisation; and NZ qualified lawyer. For a confidential chat, please contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or email your CV and academic record to anand@colegal.co.nz or click 'APPLY' now.
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Auckland
Senior Legal Executive | Property & Commercial Practice
An exciting opportunity has arisen within a well-established West Auckland legal practice for an experienced Senior Legal Executive to join a highly regarded team. This role has been created with the future in mind, offering the chance to work alongside an experienced practitioner and play a key part in the long-term leadership and succession of the firm. The Role: This is far more than a traditional Legal Executive position. You'll be trusted to build strong client relationships, manage a varied portfolio of work, and become an integral part of the firm's future direction. Key responsibilities include: Managing residential conveyancing and property transactions from instruction through to settlement Assisting with farm purchases, commercial property matters, and factory acquisitions and disposals Preparing and managing sale and purchase agreements for small business transactions Providing exceptional client service while building long-term relationships within the local community About You: You're an experienced Legal Executive who enjoys client facing work and is looking for a long-term opportunity where you can contribute beyond the day to day file management. You'll bring strong technical capability, commercial awareness, and a genuine interest in developing your career within a successful and growing practice. To be successful, you will have: Registration as a Legal Executive (NZILE) A Conveyancing Practitioner Certificate, or a desire to obtain one (full support will be provided to achieve this, enabling you to certify and sign your own work) Proven experience across residential property transactions, with additional exposure to commercial property, rural property, or business transactions being advantageous What's In It For You? This is a unique opportunity to join a supportive, lifestyle-focused firm where your contribution will be recognised and your future career aspirations actively supported. You'll enjoy working within a close knit team that values autonomy, client relationships, and professional development, while being offered a genuine pathway towards future leadership. Benefits include: Competitive salary aligned with experience and market rates Clear succession and leadership development opportunities Support to obtain your Conveyancing Practitioner Certificate if required Flexible working arrangements available A positive, collaborative team culture with strong community connections Long term career stability and the opportunity to help shape the future of the practice If you're an experienced Senior Legal Executive looking for a role that combines high quality work, lifestyle balance, and a genuine pathway to leadership, we'd love to hear from you. To find out more, contact Simone Macdonald on 021 190 0975, email your CV to simone@colegal.co.nz, or click Apply Now.
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Auckland
Corporate Lawyer | 2-4 years PQE
Our client has a growing Corporate team and has a position for a junior-intermediate level lawyer in its Auckland city based team. You'll work in a team led by a few corporate partners and a mix of lawyers at different levels in the team, doing top quality M&A work, advising on joint venture arrangements, management buy-out arrangements, corporate structuring and providing strategic advice to growing businesses (e.g. capital raising, seed funding) as well as some general commercial work. There will be varied work with NZX listed companies, multi-nationals to investors and growing businesses going through expansion.This is an opportunity to join a team where you can really learn and be involved in some headline making deals. If you're looking for greater client contact or end to end exposure on deals, so that you're involved in substantive legal work, then this would be an opportunity worth considering. You will be someone that has: 2+ years experience in a transactional legal role with some exposure to corporate and commercial legal matters; A B average or higher in your LLB; and Passionate about further developing a career in the corporate/commercial law field demonstrating a level of commercial acumen; and Sound relationship building and communication skills. Perhaps you've gained a mix of transactional experience and want to hone in on your corporate legal skills or you may be a corporate lawyer keen to get better deal involvement with the work that you do, so that you can advance your career in a team that does quality work and is invested in your development. Whichever the case, enquire now to see if this role is for you. For a confidential chat, please contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or email your CV and academic record to anand@colegal.co.nz or click 'APPLY' now.
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Auckland
Junior Family Lawyer | 1+ year
About the roleAn exciting opportunity has come up for an junior level family lawyer to join our client's growing family law team. The firm has an established client base that provides a steady flow of files to work on end to end. The seniors encourage a culture that is welcoming, approachable and supportive allowing you to develop your skills quickly and progress internally at the firm.The firm provides a car park and an achievable bonus scheme. You'd be working mainly on legally aided files that relate to care of child matters, parenting and protection orders, family violence, relationship property and other complex family law matters. You'll get to help every day individuals navigate the legal system and make a direct impact to their personal care and welfare. About you 1-2 years law clerking / Solicitor experience in family law gained in either a specialist family law team, barristerial environment or general practice team. Good interpersonal skills, empathetic and a self starter that is keen to learn and grow; and An interest to develop your skills further in the family law field. You may be in a practice seeking better mentorship, or keen to move into a family law role working alongside others that are passionate about the field and can help you hone your advocacy skills.NOTE: This is not a graduate role and you must be admitted to the bar with existing family law experience to apply. For further information, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or email your CV and academic record to anand@colegal.co.nz or by clicking 'APPLY' now.
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Auckland
Junior Civil & Commercial Litigation lawyer
The Opportunity:Exciting opportunity for an junior or intermediate level litigator to join a collaborative litigation team and be involved in an interesting mix of dispute resolution matters. You'll be involved in claims that range from contractual claims, professional negligence, insurance-related claims, insolvency/restructuring matters, shareholder disputes, breach of director duties, health and safety and regulatory investigations as well as related commercial litigation work. You will be someone who enjoys variety in a role and being immersed from start to finish on both larger, complex litigation files and smaller files. Working across a few partners, there will be adequate support and mentorship as well. There is the chance to get involved in mediations and High Court trials and develop your oral advocacy skills.As a firm that is invested in their staff, you will be provided with ample amount of training and mentorship from the specialist partners and seniors you'd work with as well as the wider team who will help you accelerate your advocacy skills.About you: 1+ years' PQE in litigation work in a firm or as a junior with a Barrister (you must have completed your LLB and be admitted to the bar); Good communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to identify key issues; and A positive attitude towards growth and learning; and A genuine interest to build a career in litigation and dispute resolution work. Perhaps you're feeling that you're wanting to work in a flatter team structure having gained experience in a large firm or you're wanting to be a part of a firm that has a culture which helps their lawyers develop professionally while keeping a work/life balance as well. 1 day WFH is possible. For further information, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or email your CV and academic transcript to anand@colegal.co.nz or by clicking 'APPLY NOW'.
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