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.
FIND THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU
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Auckland
Junior Trusts & Private Client Lawyer
About the firmThis is an opportunity to join a thriving and progressive firm that represents a multi-generational client base including high net worth individuals and investors. This is a role where you can work with a good level of autonomy with private clients and assist them in their personal affairs as it relates to trusts, wills, estates, wealth and succession planning, family charters, powers of attorney, inheritance planning, asset structuring and relationship property matters (contracting out agreements, separation agreements etc). About the teamThe team works flexibly and there is an expert partner that is there for mentorship, as well as other lawyers that you will help mentor and work with as part of the team too. If you'd like to join a practice that does quality work while retaining a decent work/life balance, then enquire now. About youTo be successful in this role, you will ideally have: 1-3 years' solid legal experience with a decent amount of trusts, and/or relationship property and private client experience; An ability to communicate well and build rapport with a range of private clients from different backgrounds and ages; A good academic record. Perhaps you're in a general practice law firm and after a few years of practice, would like to move into a larger firm where you can hone your skills in the private client area, or you'd like greater mentoring/training. Whichever the case, get in touch to find out more about this excellent role. 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
Legal Executive | Corporate
With an idyllic CBD location, this firm has a strong modern approach to working styles, offering state of the art operating systems, and a flat structure business model really sets them apart in the market. Top that off with the ability to grab the attention of some hard-hitting clients makes this a unique and exciting opportunity. The Role: Reporting to the Corporate Partner and working in a team of fee earners inclusive of a secretary and admin support, 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 working with commercial clients on corporate governance, company, and shareholder resolutions, company office administration, Companies Act research, and completing due diligence on the sale and purchase of business assets, as well as delivering first drafts on precedents and legal documentation. About You:This role would suit a Legal Executive that is currently working within a dedicated commercial team or currently in-house and looking to come back into the private sector. 3+ years experience as a Registered Legal Executive in a similar role Understanding and knowledge of the Companies Office 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. You will have exposure to complex and detailed transactions as well as being supported in the work you do. What's on Offer: You will be joining like minded individuals who are high performing and driven by 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. 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
1+ year Employment Lawyer | Remote / Hybrid working option
About the opportunityWe're on the lookout for a smart and switched on employment lawyer to be a part of our client's thriving specialist employment law team. With offices in Auckland CBD, you'll be joining a practice that has a reputation for providing quality legal advice and advocacy services to its clients - an ideal platform to progress your career. There will be plenty of variety of work in this role and the opportunity to work with both employer and employee clients. You will have exposure to range of employment law work with a focus on contentious matters involving PG claims, redundancies and restructures, disciplinary investigations and performance management and resolving outcomes at mediation, ERA and Employment Court stages. About You 1+ years' PQE (those more senior are of interest too) with experience gained in a reputable law firm and/or in-house employment law environment. Private practice experience is preferred. You may be coming from a general litigation background and have an interest in pursuing an employment law role or be working in employment law and would be interested in a role that gives you the chance to have greater client contact and court work; Ideally a B average of higher in your LLB. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. The ability to hold a NZ practising certificate. This role would be suited to an employment lawyer that enjoys being involved in the pointy end of issues or keen to focus on this area of work. The team has good working hours and are supportive of each other. This role can be based in the office full time, have a WFH day or has flexibility to involve largely WFH depending on your situation and background. You'll be set up with the full capability for hybrid working. 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
Litigation Solicitor | 0-2 years PQE
About the firm & opportunity We are working with a specialist litigation and dispute resolution practice with a focus on dealing with Maori legal issues and representing minority groups. We're now recruiting for an additional lawyer for its team. Working in a team of a mix of seniors and juniors, you'll get hands on involvement in a mix of matters that relate to: Treaty-related claims before the Maori Land Court and Waitangi Tribunal Public law and policy matters Marine and Coastal Area applications Resource management issues, acting for iwis and Maori litigants. Oranga Tamariki issues Employment law related matters It's an interesting area of work involving social justice issues and an opportunity to hone your legal research, drafting and advocacy skills in the Maori legal field. You'll be provided with the tools to grow your skills and work alongside a supportive team. There is the ability to have flexibility in start / finish times and a WFH day if needed, so if the location is a consideration, the firm is fully supportive of some flexible working arrangements as it makes sense around team and client meetings. About you: Completed your LLB, with a B average or higher; Completed your Professional Legal Studies and either already admitted to the bar (or soon to be admitted); A demonstrable interest in public law, Maori legal and dispute matters. Prior existing experience isn't needed but any work as a Law Clerk or in Litigation would be viewed favourably; and An interest in Maori culture. NOTE: this role is not suitable for those that are still completing their LLB or doing Profs. 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
Employment Lawyer | 3+ years PQE
The Firm This is an opportunity to join a team that is known to be one of the best in the industry. Working across specialist employment law partners, you'll be a part of a close-knit team where you will receive direct training and mentorship from seniors to grow your skills. They collaborate on more complex files and advise NZX listed businesses and corporate clients, high net worth execs and public sector organisations on strategic employment law matters and help them resolve disputes. The Work As an integral part of the team, you'll take on a high level of responsibility from the outset, gaining hands-on experience across a broad range of employment law matters. You'll work on both contentious and advisory issues including employment aspects of corporate transactions, restructuring advice, disciplinary investigations, personal grievance claims, bullying and discrimination matters, policy development, and preparation for mediations and ERA hearings. There also might be scope to get involved in health and safety, privacy and human rights work. This role offers a strong platform to refine your drafting and advocacy skills while deepening your expertise in complex employment law matters. About You: 3+ years PQE in employment law gained in either the context of a private practice and/or in-house role (if employment is part of your litigation experience that will also be considered); A genuine interest in building your employment law career; Some employer advisory experience is key; High standard of written and verbal communication skills; NZ qualified lawyer; and B average or higher in law grades. Perhaps you're looking to step up the clientele and complexity of employment matters you work on, or maybe you wanting to join a leading firm where there is room for career advancement and setting yourself up well for the future. To discuss further, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or 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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Christchurch
Trust Account Administrator
This is a critical role responsible for the day-to-day administration and processing of trust account transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity across all trust accounting functions. Key Responsibilities Daily reconciliation of trust account bank accounts. Processing trust account receipts and payments across multiple banking platforms. Managing same-day cleared payments and transfers. Maintaining multiple deposit schemes. Conducting trust account audits, exception reporting, and compliance controls. Supporting AML/CFT compliance requirements. Processing quarterly interest and monthly regulatory reporting. Assisting with client billing activities, online billing platforms, and client statements. Supporting client onboarding, matter administration, and related administrative processes. Contributing to process improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies. About You To be successful, you will have: Strong administration experience, ideally working in a legal environment or one involving high-volume transaction processing. Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel. Strong organisational and time-management abilities. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills. The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. High levels of professionalism, integrity, and discretion. Confidence learning and working with new systems and technology. Benefits Join a hard-working and ambitious team who work collaboratively and offer a great social culture. Based in the CBD, you'll operate out of modern offices close to cafes and shops. A competitive salary is on offer along with a wellbeing allowance. 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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Property / Commercial Lawyer
The Opportunity Working alongside experienced and respected partners, you will be exposed to high-quality legal work across commercial and property law matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to accelerate their career within a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing environment. The firm is recognised for its strong in-house training programmes, exceptional mentoring, and sophisticated legal infrastructure, providing the ideal platform for ongoing professional development and long-term career success. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: At least 2 years' PQE Experience in commercial and/or property law A strong academic record and NZ practicing certificate Excellent drafting, research, and communication skills A proactive, client-focused approach Ambition, initiative, and a genuine desire to develop your career What's on Offer? In addition to working with some of the best legal professionals in the country, you'll enjoy: A top-tier remuneration package Relocation assistance available for the right candidate Genuine career progression opportunities Access to outstanding mentoring and training programmes Strong national support network and resources Modern systems and first-class legal infrastructure Flexible working arrangements, including wfh options Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives and benefits Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture Why Queenstown? Enjoy a rewarding legal career without compromising on lifestyle. Queenstown offers world-class outdoor recreation activities, access to ski fields, vibrant hospitality, excellent schooling options and a welcoming community, making it an ideal place to build both your career and your future. 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 Secretary | General Practice
Our client is a well- established and highly regarded West Auckland law firm seeking an experienced Intermediate to Senior Legal Secretary to join their close knit general practice team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and is looking for a role that extends beyond traditional property work. You will work closely alongside a Partner, Senior Associate and experienced Legal Executive, providing support across a broad range of matters including property transactions, family trusts, estate planning, elder law and private client work. What's on offer:The team is known for its loyal client base, collaborative environment and pragmatic approach to legal practice. With strong systems, approachable leadership and genuine work life balance, this role would suit someone looking for long term stability within a respected firm. Salary of $90,000 - $100,000 + KiwiSaver depending on experience Onsite parking and access to adhoc WFH days Supportive team environment with long standing staff and approachable leadership Genuine work life balance and strong systems to support your success The role: You will play a key role in supporting a busy practice across a range of matters, including: Assisting with residential and commercial property transactions, including sales, purchases, refinancing and leasing Preparing legal documentation across trusts, wills, EPAs, estate administration and elder law matters Managing client communications, file administration and matter progression from start to finish Playing a key support role within a collaborative team, ensuring matters are delivered efficiently and to a high standard This is a position that requires someone who enjoys being involved in the bigger picture, can anticipate needs and understands the commercial realities that impact both clients and legal practitioners.Ideally, you will bring: 4+ years' experience within a NZ legal environment, ideally in property or general practice Exposure to trusts, estates, private client or elder law matters would be advantageous Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage files autonomously Commercially astute, proactive and confident building relationships with clients Someone who enjoys variety and being a trusted member of a collaborative team Whether you are currently working as a Legal Executive, Senior Legal Secretary or an experienced legal support professional looking to step into a broader general practice role, this position offers genuine variety and career satisfaction. 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
Family, Employment & Civil Litigation Lawyer | 3+ years PQE
The Firm & Opportunity As part of a growing Central Auckland based practice where you'll work with everyday individual clients, high net worth individuals and businesses, they're looking to add to their team of highly skilled litigators. You will have solid experience gained in advocacy based work in family law, employment law and/or civil litigation. You might also have the chance to focus on one area while also doing some work in the other two areas if that's preferred, depending on your interests. No two days will be the same - you'll be involved in a broad range of contentious matters including parenting and protection orders, child custody cases, adoption, relationship property disputes, employment mediations, PG claims, property disputes, debt recovery and insolvency matters. About you: 3+ years' experience with experience in one of these areas (family law, employment law or civil litigation), ideally having worked in a firm or for a Barrister. An ability to build rapport with clients and cut through legal issues. Good communication and problem solving skills. Admitted to the NZ Bar. You may be in a litigation role seeking a supportive environment with plenty of learning opportunities, or in a specialist lawyer role where you may be wanting a greater variety of disputes and where you can continue to help individuals achieve positive outcomes. Either way, get in touch to find out more.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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Auckland
Senior Associate | Insurance & Civil Litigation
The OpportunityOur client is looking to hire a talented senior litigation lawyer with 6+ years' solid litigation experience dealing with civil litigation matters, with some experience in insurance litigation being key. There is a work/life balance in this role where you can do quality work, but also retain having a life outside of work. You will be someone who enjoys variety in a role and being immersed from start to finish on complex litigation files before the High Court or at ADR / mediation stage. The partners you work for will allow you to take on a good degree of file management responsibility, working with autonomy but also provide adequate support too.About you: 6+ years' PQE in litigation, with some insurance litigation experience; Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to cut through issues and problem solve; and Experience gained in a reputable firm - preferably medium or large or a high end boutique, or coming from an insurance organisation. 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 grow and where this scope for growth. Likewise, you could be a senior litigator thinking about a return back to NZ from overseas in 2026 and wanting to start conversations in NZ. 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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Auckland
Lawyers 3+ years PQE | Australia legal roles
We are partnering with firms across various locations in Australia that are actively hiring NZ qualified lawyers with 3+ years' PQE experience gained in reputable law firm environments. These roles offer strong remuneration packages, quality work and excellent career progression opportunities. For some, relocation assistance is provided too. While the London market is still recovering, a move to Australia means you don't need to requalify, and there is still healthy demand for lawyers, with opportunities to gain exposure to international work. Currently, the most in demand areas of law where we're interested to see candidates from, are: Technology, Media & Telco Energy & Projects Front end / Commercial Construction Commercial Litigation &Insolvency Banking & Finance Insurance Corporate / M&A Competition Law Intellectual Property If these areas aren't quite right for you but you're interested in exploring a move, get in touch to find out more about how your background may suit the Australian market. If you're a NZ qualified lawyer looking to start planning a move overseas, now is the time to get in touch to learn more about your options in the market and what salary levels look like for someone with your background. Likewise, if you're considering a return from the UK and are deciding between NZ and Australia, we can help you understand the differences between the legal markets in each jurisdiction. For a confidential chat, contact Bob Kou on 027 274 5926 or by sending your CV and academic transcript to bob@colegal.co.nz or by clicking on 'QUICK APPLY' now.
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Auckland
Legal Executive | Commercial
Our client is a respected full service law firm with a strong reputation in the commercial and corporate market. Known for providing practical, commercially focused advice, the firm acts for a broad range of businesses, investors, lenders, franchisors, and private clients across New Zealand. This is a rare opportunity to join an established team undertaking high quality transactional work within a supportive and collaborative environment. The Role: This is a senior level position suited to an experienced Legal Executive who enjoys managing sophisticated commercial transactions and building trusted client relationships. You'll work closely with lawyers, clients, lenders, and professional advisors while taking ownership of a diverse portfolio of matters. Managing business and share sale and purchase transactions from instruction through to settlement. Advising on franchising matters, including franchise sales, acquisitions, and documentation. Handling commercial lending and finance transactions, including securities and associated documentation. Assisting with company restructures, shareholder arrangements, and corporate reorganisations. Maintaining direct client relationships and coordinating with key stakeholders throughout transactions. About You: You are a Registered Legal Executive with solid experience in commercial and corporate matters and the confidence to manage files with a high degree of autonomy. You enjoy working closely with clients and have developed strong technical capability across a broad range of transactional work. Registered Legal Executive status in New Zealand. A minimum of 3+ years' experience in commercial and corporate legal practice. Proven experience with business sales and purchases and commercial transactions. Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. Banking and finance experience, which will be highly advantageous. What's On Offer: This opportunity offers the chance to step into a well established practice with a steady flow of quality work and excellent client exposure. You'll be recognised for your expertise and supported by a team that values collaboration, professionalism, and work life balance. A salary package above current market rates. KiwiSaver and One day working from home each week. A supportive team environment with ongoing professional development opportunities Apply now or contact Simone Macdonald on simone@colegal.co.nz for more information.
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Auckland
Trust Accountant & AML Officer | Legal
Our client is a respected and busy law firm with a strong reputation for providing practical, client focused legal services. With a collaborative and supportive team culture, they pride themselves on delivering exceptional service while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, compliance, and care. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Trust Accountant to join the team in a pivotal role supporting the firm's trust accounting function and AML compliance requirements. Working closely with the Practice Manager, Directors, and legal staff, you'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth and compliant operation of the firm's financial and regulatory obligations.About the Role:This is a hands on position that will see you working alongside legal professionals and support staff, taking ownership of the trust account while providing guidance and support around AML compliance processes. Key responsibilities include: Managing daily trust account operations, reconciliations, and reporting to ensure compliance with New Zealand Law Society requirements Conducting pre-settlement reviews and checks to ensure trust accounting and AML obligations are met Processing trust account payments, monitoring client funds, and maintaining strong internal controls Supporting the firm's AML compliance requirements and assisting staff with related queries and processes Managing credit control activities including billing, debtor management, statements, and monitoring stale trust balances About You: You are an organised, detail oriented professional who enjoys working in a role where accuracy, integrity, and relationship management are equally important. You'll bring a proactive approach and be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across a busy legal environment. To be successful, you will ideally have: Previous experience in legal trust accounting, with a solid understanding of trust account regulations and compliance requirements Working knowledge of AML legislation and practical experience supporting AML processes and procedures Strong financial administration and reconciliation skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of a business Confidence using practice management systems, cloud based technologies, and the Microsoft Office suite What's in it for You? This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded firm where your contribution will be valued and your expertise trusted. You'll be stepping into a role with variety, responsibility, and genuine ownership, while working alongside an experienced and supportive team that values collaboration and professionalism. In return, you'll enjoy a positive team culture, stable long term career prospects, exposure to a broad range of legal matters, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the ongoing success of the practice. If you're looking for a role where your trust accounting knowledge and compliance expertise will be appreciated and respected, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion. Or email Simone Macdonald on simone@colegal.co.nz for more information.
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Auckland
Legal Counsel | Commercial
About the CompanyOur client is a global market leader with business operations and offices across NZ. This is a unique opportunity to join a company that cares about sustainable business practices and supports initiatives that protect the environment. Their Auckland office is based in the CBD, where you'd be part of a vibrant and fun office culture, joining a team that cares about each individual and has each other's back.About the PositionReporting into the General Counsel and working in a close-knit team, this is a diverse role that will see you carrying out work involving: Commercial contract drafting and negotiations, e.g. supply and distribution agreements, licensing agreements, T&Cs, sponsorship agreements etc; Corporate advisory and governance work, e.g. privacy related matters; Company structuring matters; Project based work, using your problem solving capabilities. The successful candidate will quickly establish themselves in the role, work autonomously and take ownership of complex legal matters from day one. In particular, the candidate is proactive, demonstrates sound commercial judgement and is confident operating across a broad range of legal issues with a high degree of independence. You'd work with external law firms as required on matters that require specialist support and based on internal capacity too.About YouThe ideal candidate will have: Ideally 5+ years' PQE as a NZ qualified lawyer with experience in contract drafting and negotiations and/or consumer law and regulatory work; An ability to take initiative and problem solve where required; Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate in plain English, influence and guide internal and external stakeholders on commercial legal matters; A naturally commercial mindset with the ability to think strategically and pragmatically; and The ability to work well as part of a team environment. Whether you're looking to make your first move in house or would like to step into a progressive business that offers good working hours, where you can make a valued contribution, enquire now to find out if this is the role for you.For further information, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or Bob Kou on 027 274 5926, email your CV to anand@colegal.co.nz or bob@colegal.co.nz, or click APPLY now.
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Auckland
Commercial & Property Lawyer | Special Counsel or SA
About the opportunityAn opportunity has come up for a senior lawyer looking to advance their career in a role that has leadership progression. We are working with a forward thinking and longstanding practice on the Shore, with strong community ties, that has a model where partnership is sustainable as they operate in a family friendly environment with reasonable expectations of leaders in the firm and value their team members. There are realistic billing targets so you won't have to compromise on other commitments.This opportunity will give you a range of exposure across various facets of property and commercial law work. This might business transactions (some being larger), commercial leasing matters, franchising and licensing arrangements, contract drafting and negotiations, company structuring matters, shareholder arrangements, construction contracts, property developments, property transactions and financing matters. You'd work with a well-established client base involving high net worth individuals, investors, SMEs, local and international businesses - both smaller and larger.Due to a succession planning need, this opportunity provides you with the chance to make the move into a well-supported partnership with a longstanding and loyal clientele to take over. The firm also encourages BD activities and you'll be supported in your efforts here. About youThe ideal candidate, you will have: 7+ years PQE with experience in commercial law and/or property gained within a well regarded practice. Experience in all areas of practice aren't needed if the fit is right, as there is a team that can also support; Commercial nous to advise clients in a technically sound, strategic and pragmatic way; Ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relationships; Leadership qualities with experience helping mentor juniors; and An interest in developing into a partnership role if you're not already a a partner. Who might you be?You might be a senior property and commercial lawyer with a bottleneck towards progression and looking for an opportunity that has genuine scope for growth in a values-led firm or you might be someone that is looking for a firm on the Shore as a move closer to home, where you can set up roots and build. This is a unique opportunity to harness an opportunity in a firm that is growing and going from strength to strength. To discuss further, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or Bob Kou on 027 274 5926, or email your CV and academic transcript to anand@colegal.co.nz or bob@colegal.co.nz or by clicking 'APPLY' now.
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Auckland
Legal Executive | Trust and Estates
This is an opportunity to join a thriving medium sized practice that represents a multi generational client base including high net worth individuals and investors. This is a role where you can work with a good level of autonomy in supporting partners and authors on a variety of clients' personal affairs as it relates to trusts, wills, estates, wealth and succession planning, family charters, powers of attorney, inheritance planning, and asset structuring. About the Team You will be operating autonomously in a supportive team culture where you can rely on others to help at times of increased workload. You will be a proactive member within this close knit and well oiled team, with access to a highly regarded Partner, as well as a wider team of fee earners to assist you with any high level queries. If you'd like to join a practice that does quality work and operates without office politics, then enquire now. About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: 3+ years' Legal Executive experience with a solid foundation and knowledge in trusts formation, admin, structuring, and advice work; An ability to communicate well and build rapport with a range of private clients from different backgrounds and ages; and Sound drafting skills and the ability to provide advice in a clear and concise manner. What's on offer:This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving team, where you can continue to build your skills in a down-to-earth and genuine working environment. $80,000 - $100,000 + KiwiSaver Continual professional growth and development opportunities To discuss this further, contact Simone Macdonald on 021 190 0975 or email your CV to simone@colegal.co.nz click APPLY now.
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Auckland
Senior Legal Counsel | Disputes
About the opportunityWe are working with an organisation that has been recognised as a leading employer to work for in NZ and is looking to add to its close-knit in-house legal team. In this role you'd be working with various areas of the business, including interfacing with the executive leadership team, to advise on policy coverage matters, regulatory disputes, claims management, dealing with restraint of trade issues, reviewing contracts for risk and working with teams to successfully negotiate resolutions. You'll be supported by working with external counsel where needed. You'd also be using skills in providing training within the business on relevant legal matters where needed and helping manage stakeholder relationships.This role has a good work / life balance, with the ability to do 1 day WFH and can provide flex on start and finish times if needed. The organisation culture is supportive and down to earth. There are also some good benefits you'll get in the role (e.g. ability to earn bonuses, medical and life insurance).About you 6+ years PQE with solid dispute resolution experience (ideally with some insurance and/or in-house experience, but that isn't a must) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Commercially minded, with the ability to resolve claims in a manner that considers business risk. A self starter that can work independently as well as part of a team. This is a great opportunity for a litigator to make your first in-house move or a Legal Counsel to move into an organisation that is well-established and provides room to grow into a strategic role. For further information, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or Bob Kou on 027 274 5926, email your CV to anand@colegal.co.nz or bob@colegal.co.nz, or click APPLY now.
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Auckland
Associate Consultant | Specialist Legal Recruitment
About CoLegalCoLegal is an award winning specialist New Zealand legal recruitment business. Operating since 2016 and rebranded in 2021, we recruit professional legal and legal support roles at every level for private practice and in-house clients across the country. Our reputation rests on three things: deep technical knowledge of the legal market, the speed and quality of our process, and the accuracy of the hiring outcomes we deliver for clients and candidates alike.We’re a small team of some of the best operators in the game (RCSA Small Agency of the Year 2023), and we’re proud of the standard we hold.The OpportunityThis is a rare chance to learn recruitment properly, from the ground up, alongside high performers who genuinely know what good looks like.As an Associate Consultant, you’ll work as a candidatere sourcer supporting our Consultants who run full 360 desks.You’ll own the candidate generation engine: identifying, approaching, and engaging legal talent across the market, building shortlists, and developing the market intelligence that underpins every successful placement we make. You won’t be doing this in isolation, you’ll be in direct proximity to senior consultants every day, absorbing best practice as it happens.Over time, you’ll build three things that are hard to acquire anywhere else: a highly tuned candidate generation skillset, deep market IQ, and the technical legal knowledge a recruiter needs to operate credibly in this sector. Those are the foundations. The pathway from here is to graduate into a full 360 Consultant role of your own.What You’ll Be DoingSourcing and generating candidates across the legal market through proactive search, networking, and headhuntingBuilding and maintaining strong talent pools and accurate market mappingScreening candidates and preparing quality shortlists for ConsultantsDeveloping genuine technical understanding of legal practice areas and what clients are really hiring forBuilding relationships with candidates and supporting them through processLearning the full recruitment lifecycle with a view to running your own deskWhat We’re Looking ForThis role suits someone early in their career who’s hungry to learn and has the raw ingredients to be excellent at this:An extroverted, energetic communicator who genuinely enjoys talking to people and building rapport quicklyA strong internal sales motor - you’re driven, persuasive, and motivated to chase down the right outcomeSharp attention to detail - accuracy matters enormously in what we doIntellectual curiosity about the legal sector - you’re drawn to a field that rewards technical knowledge and you want to understand it deeplyA resilient, proactive mindset and the work ethic to match the standard of the team around youPrior sales or recruitment experience is required for this role.Why CoLegalDirect mentorship from award-winning, highly regarded specialist recruitersA genuine, structured pathway from Associate to 360 ConsultantA beautiful Auckland CBD office and a collaborative, high-performing teamExposure to recruitment best practice and a market most people never learn properlyA great suite of benefits including private medical, a health & wellness benefit, and one day working from home each weekDaily breakfast and a fridge loaded with healthy refreshments to keep you hydrated and focusedThe chance to build a serious, long-term career in a sector that values expertiseHow to ApplyIf this sounds like you,we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply with your CV, or get in touch with us for a confidential chat at guy@colegal.co.nz.
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Wellington
General Practice Lawyer
About the Role A great opportunity has arisen for a Property / General Practice Lawyer (2+ years' PQE through to Senior Associate level) to join a well-established, mid-sized law firm in the Wellington CBD. Working closely with a highly experienced partner and team, you’ll gain exposure to a range of work including property law, commercial property, trusts, relationship property, estate planning and commercial law. What’s on Offer Career development opportunities and mentoring Flexible working arrangements Collaborative, down-to-earth team culture Modern CBD offices in a great location The Environment This is a well-established, tight-knit firm with a less corporate structure than larger practices. They have realistic billing targets and flexibility around hours. The team enjoy working together in the office and have a good social environment. 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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Wellington
Property / Commercial Lawyer
About the Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Property & Commercial Lawyer (5+ years' PQE through to Senior Associate level) to join a well-established law firm in the Wellington CBD. Working closely with a highly experienced partner, you’ll gain exposure to a diverse range of high-quality property and commercial matters, with a strong focus on property development and complex transactions. Key Areas of Work Property development (including large-scale housing developments) Development financing (acting for both developers and lenders) Commercial property transactions Residential conveyancing Leasing Some commercial advisory work across a variety of sectors This role offers the chance to work on interesting, complex matters while developing your technical expertise in a supportive environment. About You You may be working in more general practice property law and want more complex work, or doing property work in a corporate environment looking for a bit more work / life balance. Either way, this would be a great fit! We are looking for someone who has: 5+ years’ PQE (open through to Senior Associate level) Solid experience in property law and/or commercial transactions The ability to manage files with increasing autonomy Strong communication and client relationship skills Good leadership skills and enjoys mentoring juniors The Opportunity This is a well-established, tight-knit firm with a less corporate structure than larger practices offering a genuinely supportive and approachable culture. 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 Modern CBD offices in a convenient location 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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