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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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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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Jenny Gallagher
Senior Consultant
Jenny comes from a background in Legal and Accounting and Finance recruitment. She joined CoLegal as she is committed to identifying and placing the best legal talent in roles that align with both the candidate's expertise and the firm's strategic goals. Her comprehensive knowledge of the legal market in New Zealand, combined with a personalised approach to client and candidate relationships, sets her apart in the recruitment field. Jenny's passion for fostering long-term partnerships is evident in her attention to detail and commitment to understanding the unique needs of both clients and candidates. She thrives on navigating the legal landscape, ensuring that professionals find opportunities that not only match their skills but also align with their career aspirations. Jenny has had a varied career, working within the travel, education, professional services and e-commerce industries. Beyond the office, Jenny can be found with her family exploring Auckland's dog-friendly beaches and bushwalks, or sampling some of the best restaurants Auckland has to offer.
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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 Assemble 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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Olivia Hodder
Operations Support
Olivia joined us following a bustling background in the Construction Industry. Thriving in fast-paced environments she was excited to join the Recruitment Industry. She loves the challenge of working on operations to create efficiencies within a company. She has a passion for helping others and can always be relied on by the team. When she’s not in the office, you'll find her being active outdoors or off on an adventure. Having been a flight attendant for many years, she still enjoys traveling, even if it’s just around NZ. In Auckland, you'll most likely find her running or brunching at her favourite cafe at Takapuna Beach.
FIND THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU
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Auckland
Commercial Litigation Lawyer | 3+ years PQE
About the opportunity:Join a progressive and modern city firm and work on complex and interesting dispute resolution work. Our client is a reputable law practice seeking a talented Litigation Lawyer to be an integral part of their high performing litigation team. This is a unique chance to work on complex commercial, public law, regulatory, insurance and insolvency-related disputes, mentored by leading litigation partners in a collegial team environment About You: Over 3 years of experience gained within a reputable firm with some relevant litigation experience; An passion to develop your advocacy skills and ability to cut to the core issues; Good communication and problem-solving skills; Admitted to the NZ Bar; and B+ average or higher law grades. Whether you are seeking more substantive involvement in litigation files, the chance to get your feet in court, or be better remunerated for your efforts, harness this opportunity to join a leading team well-known for its work.NZ qualified lawyers looking to return from overseas are encouraged to apply.To discuss further, contact Bob Kou 027 274 5926 or email your CV and academic transcript to bob@colegal.co.nz or apply by clicking 'APPLY' now.
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Wellington
$70k - $80k + KiwiSaver+Flexi hours+WFH 1 day
Senior Legal Secretary
This Wellington CBD based, full-service firm offers a professional yet relaxed style. The Partners are well recognised in the industry for advocating diversity and inclusion as well as are award-winning members of the legal fraternity. As an employee, you will be encouraged to grow your career with various learning and development modules at your disposal. You'll have the ability to be a voice in driving change throughout the firm by being a part of the committees the firm has on offer. The Role: Reporting to the Admin Manager and working within a team of authors, you will be able to align yourself with a high-performing and driven team. This is a fast-paced and dynamic role where you will be an integral support person. You will be working on insurance, employment, RMA, property and commercial matters. Your day-to-day responsibilities will be to: Maintaining client relationships by providing a high level of customer service as the first point of contact for initial queries. Managing Partner and team diaries as needed. Handling document management, dictation, and editing/formatting correspondence. Month-end billing, ensuring accuracy for invoicing, along with debtor management and chasing overdue payments. Invoicing and assisting with any AML compliance tasks as required. General administration, file, and client maintenance. About You: This role would suit a senior legal secretary (this may have been gained solely within litigation or from other practice areas) Previous experience in e-billing or exposure to complex billing matters would be advantageous Be confident in managing and running diary management for multiple authors Proficient knowledge of Word and Excel, with an efficient typing speed for dictation Team driven, keen to support and share knowledge, able to work in a cohesive and collaborative environment To be successful in this role you will thrive in a fast-paced and energetic working environment, with the ability to manage multiple conflicting and shifting deadlines. You will have exposure to complex and detailed files as well as working with important clients. What's on Offer: You will be an integral part of this support team of secretaries. As a Senior Legal Secretary in the team, you will have the opportunity to gain 2IC experience in mentoring and coaching the more junior legal secretaries, therefore providing you exposure to leadership and career progression within the wider firm. This is a team that is engaged and enjoys their work, with a hard-working and fun mentality. This role would suit a senior legal secretary within litigation, corporate advisory, commercial or similar background. Not only will you be a valued member but on offer (experience dependant) is: Salary of $70,000 - $80,000 per annum + KiwiSaver based on experience. Work/life balance, flexibility in hours, and ability to WFH one day per week once settled into the role. Annual salary reviews based on performance. For further information, contact Jenny Gallagher on 027 874 0993 or email your CV to jenny@colegal.co.nz or by clicking APPLY now.
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Auckland
Senior Associate - Private Client | Auckland CBD | Path to Partnership
Senior Associate – Private Client | Auckland CBD | Path to Partnership Looking for your next big step? This could be it. We’re working with a well-established firm in Auckland CBD that’s looking for a Senior Associate to join their Private Client team. If you’ve got 6+ years of experience and are ready to take on more responsibility with a clear path to partnership, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. What You'll Be Doing: In this role, you’ll be working closely with high-net-worth clients on some pretty interesting and complex matters, including: Asset management, private wealth, and estate planning Family trusts, wills, and enduring powers of attorney Estate administration and international cross-border succession planning Charitable trusts, memoranda of wishes, and family charters Matrimonial/relationship property agreements You'll have the opportunity to take on a leadership role, offering guidance and support to junior lawyers while assisting clients with important decisions. Plus, you'll be working alongside one of the best mentors in the industry – someone who really knows their stuff that can provide valuable insights & support. Why You’ll Love It: This firm truly values work-life balance and offers some fantastic perks: Path to Partnership: It’s clear, and it's achievable. Flexible Hours + WFH: Two days at home with a full setup (dual screens, stand-up desk, etc.). Parking: Discounted CBD parking. Great Perks: Phone allowance, laptop, birthday day off, Christmas gifts, snacks all day, a fancy coffee machine, discounts on retail, pilates, and dental. Health & Wellbeing: Long-term leave bonuses, flu jabs, and first aid training. Mentoring: Leadership & commercial training, including monthly mentoring meetings designed to support your personal and professional growth. Relocation Allowance: If you're moving from outside of Auckland, the firm offers a relocation allowance to help make the transition as smooth as possible. What We’re Looking For: NZ Qualified and admitted lawyer 6+ years PQE in private client work, trusts, estates, and asset management. Passion to inspire, guide & motivate others. A knack for building strong relationships with clients, particularly high-net-worth individuals. Someone who’s ambitious but still values a supportive, family-friendly environment. If you're currently a Partner at a firm and exploring new opportunities, we would also love to hear from you. Why This Firm? They’ve got a great reputation, long-standing domestic and international clients, and genuinely care about their people. You’ll be working on high-quality matters but in a family-focused, flexible environment that prioritises your wellbeing. If this sounds like a role you’d be interested in, let’s chat! Get in touch for a confidential conversation. Contact Jenny on 027 874 0993 or to apply send your CV and academic transcript to jenny@colegal.co.nz or by clicking on 'APPLY' now.
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Auckland
Junior RMA & Local Govt Lawyer | 1-3 years PQE
About the firm and role This is an exciting opportunity for a junior or intermediate level lawyer with a grounding in resource management, environment planning and/or local government legal work to join a team with interesting work on the go. Working in a well-supported, friendly and flat structured team, you'll be mentored across a variety of work, learning from industry specialists. The work will involve: Resource consent appeals Interpreting and applying bylaws and regulations Local government advisory matters Corporate governance Liquor licensing work RMA and regulatory prosecutions and enforcement work Judicial review matters Climate Change and ESG There is a collegial approach in the team, where people have a sense of humour and life outside of work is also valued. Being a flat structured team means you'll have good one on one partner mentorship in the role as well as work with other seniors. About you 1+ years' experience within either the RMA, regulatory litigation, property or public law space - whether gained in a law firm, local govt or in-house; Some working knowledge of the resource management legislative framework would be good; Good drafting skills; A decent university academic record (ideally B average or higher); An interest in further developing your career as a local govt and RMA lawyer. This is not a graduate position, so you will need to have some relevant working experience to apply. For further information, contact Jenny on 027 874 0993 or to apply send your CV and academic transcript to jenny@colegal.co.nz or by clicking on 'APPLY' now.
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Christchurch
Employment Lawyer | 2-4 years PQE
With a clientele across NZ, the firm is well-networked and works with both smaller and large corporate businesses, as well as employee clients. They are highly regarded for their level of expertise, in providing top quality employment law solutions to clients with a solutions focused and pragmatic approach. As they continue to expand their team, they are now looking for an intermediate 2+ year level lawyer with some employment law experience to join their team. The Role: Acting for a mix of employer and employee clients, the work will involve restructuring advice, disciplinary investigations, dealing with PG claims, bullying and discrimination-related matters, policy-related work, and preparing for mediations and ERA Hearings as well as Health and Safety related work. You will have a good level of involvement in matters from the beginning with the right access to support and guidance from highly regarded Partners. There is a structured plan in place for your career progression and your efforts will be recognised. About you: 2-4 years PQE in employment law - if employment law forms a part of your general litigation background, but you'd like to specialise in employment law, then we'd also like to consider you. If you have worked in-house in ER / employment law role and wanting to take your skills into a law firm, that'll be of interest; High standard of written and verbal communication skills; A strong interest in employment law and developing your career in this area; and Be NZ Qualified. Perhaps you've been considering a relocation to Christchurch for lifestyle reasons and waiting for the right opportunity to arise. Likewise, you may be working in a role where you've worked on a mix of employment law and other legal matters and now be looking to specialise within the employment law area. Either way, get in touch with us today. To discuss further, contact Bob Kou 027 274 5926, or email your CV and academic transcript to bob@colegal.co.nz or by clicking 'APPLY' now.
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Auckland
$68k - $75k + KiwiSaver, Flexi hours and WFH
2+ yr Property Legal Secretary / Assistant
This modern Auckland firm is requiring a talented and ambitious legal secretary with a background in property law to join the team. This practice does work in the areas of residential and commercial property transactions, leasing, subdivisions and financing work. About the Role:In this role you'll be supporting a small team of fee earners, and involved from start to end on residential conveyancing files, have exposure to finance-related work, commercial leasing, business transactions, and the chance to develop your drafting skills. On a day to day you will be responsible for: Opening and managing client files Drafting, editing, and collating legal documents and commercial agreements Preparing LINZ/ edealings, as well as other relevant documents for settlement agreements Liaising with internal and external departments (banks, agents, Council etc) Compiling month-end billing for authors Diary and email management for the Partner Therefore if you are currently a junior legal secretary that is wanting to further develop your career then this may be the exciting opportunity you have been waiting for with scope for growth.This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to become more involved with the files that they are working with, where you will organise your authors workflow, and be keen to further enhance their property career. So if you have been waiting for an opportunity that will allow you to work autonomously and offers scope for growth then this may just be what you have been waiting for!About You: Minimum 2+ years as a legal secretary in a property team; A proactive approach and have the 'get up and go' required to complete tasks quickly and make the lives of the team easier; Learning fast on the job, with good I.T. systems skills - having experience in running files from start to finish will stand you in good stead in this role. Can communicate well and work across authors with different working styles What's on Offer:This firm has a good work/life balance, which is a well-supported specialist firm, where staff are appreciated and valued. You will receive: $68,000 - $75,000 + Kiwisaver (based on experience) Flexible hours and 1 day WFH available Laptop and a Work at Home set up included Casual Friday and social drinks and regular firm social events For further information, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or email your CV to anand@colegal.co.nz, or click 'APPLY' now to send through your details.
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Auckland
Legal Recruitment Consultant
Join us, be the difference.Legal Support Recruitment ConsultantAuckland-based, Full-time, Private Medical Insurance, Health & Wellness Package You’ve likely read it before; companies offering the world on paper, yet the reality of the organisation’s culture, and role itself are rather underwhelming. CoLegal is different. We’re a small team of talented, qualified legal recruitment professionals who consistently deliver high quality recruitment outcomes for our clients. And most importantly, we have a blast doing it. Operating at an elite level, we hold ourselves to high standards, we never stop listening to the market and we’re constantly evolving. In everything we do, we strive to be the difference for our clients. THE OPPORTUNITY Right now, we’re looking for a Legal Support Recruitment Consultant to join our team with a focus on recruiting for legal support roles. You may be: A recruiter with 2+ years business support and admin recruitment experience. Experience gained within the legal sector would be considered a bonus but is not essential. A HR or talent acquisition professional from a legal or professional services sector industry looking to move to consultancy (or back into consultancy). What matters most is your drive to succeed, attitude and interest to move into this sector. We are therefore interested in those with varying levels of experience. Entrepreneurial by nature and commercially aware, you’ll be willing to put in the work to deliver first-class service to our nation-wide client-base. Your understanding of the environment that our clients operate in will allow you to ask the right questions, giving you insight into their strategic and financial objectives and of course, their hiring needs. A natural people-person, you’ll engage with high calibre legal professionals at all levels to build a talent pool for our clients. And you’ll understand that the best outcomes happen when meaningful connections between talent and opportunities are made. You’ll understand that to be successful you’ll need to operate at speed, thriving in a fast-paced environment, whilst following a meticulous process to ensure accuracy is not compromised. A BIT ABOUT US CoLegal, is a specialist brand, which has been operating in NZ since 2016. We have been externally recognised as a leader in our field and were the winners of the 2023 RCSA Small Agency of the Year. Our mission is simple; to provide the best legal recruitment consultancy service in Aotearoa. We believe in creating a culture of trust in a place where diversity of ideas is welcomed and where work/life balance is far more than just a catch-phrase. When you join our small, but perfectly formed team here in Auckland you’ll discover that there’s a magic that comes with working in an environment that is seriously high performance, it’s a collective energy that is infectious. We love what we do, and we get results. Join us, and together we can be the difference. Apply now:To find out more about this opportunity contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or email your CV to anand@colegal.co.nz.
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Auckland
Partner | Commercial
Our client is a well-established Central Auckland law firm offering a partnership opportunity - salaried or equity depending on your transferable client base and level of experience & general skill set. You might have a pure corporate legal background or a broader commercial legal mix of expertise. The firm has long-standing clients that range from multi-national corporates, small-medium-sized businesses, investors, developers, and high net worth individuals. You'll have the experience of partners in complementary areas to ensure that your client's needs can be serviced across the board and to consult with on matters too. The firm supports its partners in business development and marketing activities, with established systems and processes in place. They are also receptive to new ideas, improving things, and promoting diversity and inclusion. What you need to succeed: NZ Qualified & admitted Lawyer 10+ years of legal experience with solid experience in corporate and commercial legal work (those with a blend of commercial and property may potentially be of interest too); Recent NZ private practice legal experience; Driven to be a leader and expert in your field; A strong leader who excels at building great teams and is passionate about guiding and mentoring junior lawyers. A transferable client base isn't required, but it would be preferred if you had contacts and relationships that could be cultivated. You may be a Senior Lawyer who is looking for an opportunity that has a genuine pathway for your career progression and ownership within a firm, likewise, you could be looking for a better environment/fit for your long-term future. Enquire now to find out more. All enquiries and applications will be treated in strict confidence. For a confidential chat, contact Jenny on 027 874 0993 or email your CV to jenny@colegal.co.nz or by clicking APPLY now.
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Auckland
Energy, Infrastructure & Commercial Lawyer | 3+ years PQE
The Opportunity Step into a practice where you can fast track your career within a specialist Commercial law team that has a focus on energy, electricity and infrastructure matters working with a clientele that operate in highly regulated environments. As a firm recognised for its natural affinity for success in both its people and practice, this is an opportunity to build on your exposure to this area. The firm partners strategically with its clients so you'll get to be immersed in your clients business decision making and strategic plans. The Culture With a modern working style, our client operates collaboratively as a team with scope for flexibility. This includes working from home 1 day a week and the opportunity to take file ownership and responsibility with partner support. As a firm that breeds success, they are dedicated to providing in-house training that supports your progression and ongoing development within the team. About you: 3+ years PQE with experience gained in commercial Law, regulatory, public law or tech focused role – whether gained in a firm, a relevant corporate business or public sector body; Good client relationship management and interpersonal skills; NZ qualified; and A commerce degree or energy sector specific experience would be desirable. This is a unique opportunity in a growing industry that doesn't come by everyday. Get in touch to find out more! For a confidential discussion about the position, 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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