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Auckland

Senior Associate | Civil and Commercial Litigation

The OpportunityExciting opportunity for an experienced litigator to join a forward-thinking specialist litgiation firm and be involved in an interesting mix of dispute resolution matters. Currently in growth mode as a result of busy workflows, they are looking to hire a talented litigation lawyer with 7+ years' solid litigation experience dealing with either commercial, insolvency, construction, civil, employment or regulatory disputes.You will be someone who enjoys variety in a role and being immersed from start to finish on complex litigation files. Working with a highly regarded partner, that will allow you to take on a good degree of file management responsibility but also provide you with adequate support and mentorship as well, you will work independently across a mix of commercial and civil disputes including property disputes, contractual disputes, construction, insolvency, regulatory and liability claims. About you: 7+ years' PQE in litigation (a broad mix of civil and commercial litigation experience would suit); Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to cut through issues and problem solve; A strong academic record; and Experience gained in a reputable firm - preferably medium or large.  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 2022 and wanting to start conversations in NZ. For further information, contact Pippa McCaw on 027 814 3475 or Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or by sending your CV and academic transcript to pippa@colegal.co.nz or by clicking on 'APPLY' now.

Auckland

Commercial, Property & Private Client Lawyer | Senior

Our ClientA family friendly and longstanding city-based law firm that work with clients that range from private developers, high net worth individuals and businesses of various sizes. They are looking to hire a senior-level lawyer due to growth and succession planning at the firm. You'll be involved in a variety of work which might include residential and commercial property transactions, commercial leasing, subdivisions and property development, trusts and asset planning advice, business transactions, company structuring, business financing and shareholder agreements. The ideal candidate would have at least 7 years PQE with existing private practice experience in a couple of relevant areas. This role could be shaped towards your areas of interest, so it's not required you have experience in all areas. There is the possibility of some flexibility in hours if required.  You might have reached a ceiling in your current role or looking to join a firm that holds a strong reputation in the market, where you'll be working with partners in a team that values and respects its employees. About you:  7+ years' PQE with experience across two of three core areas (property, commercial or trusts / private client); Good client relationship and interpersonal skills; Experience gained in a well-regarded firm; Practical skills that are just as good as your technical legal skills; and NZ qualified lawyer; A transferable client base is not needed but the firm can support you in business development activities.  If you're looking to join a firm you can see yourself growing with, give us a call. Whatever your motivation, we'd be interested to hear from you.For further information, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or email your CV and academic record by clicking 'APPLY' now. Thinking of relocating? CoLegal has opportunities all across New Zealand, so if you are looking to move to another region or return from overseas, CoLegal is well positioned to help you with your career transition.

Auckland

Employment Lawyer | 1-3 year PQE

The Firm & OpportunityOpportunity to develop your mediation, ERA and advocacy experience in a well-established small practice. As employment law specialists, our client works with a diverse clientele of small, medium and large businesses across the full spectrum of employment law matters. Led by an experienced partner, you will have direct mentorship and guidance to help you hone in on your technical skillset as well as the independence to run your own files where you're able to. The team environment is friendly, down to earth and they share a genuine passion for the work that they do. In this role, you'll be involved in both contentious and advisory employment law matters, representing a mix of employee and employer clients across a range of sectors. The work is varied and no two days will be the same - you will work on restructuring advice, disciplinary investigations, dealing with PG claims, bullying and discrimination-related matters, policy-related work, and helping prepare for mediations and ERA Hearings. You'll be able to develop your research, drafting and advocacy skills in this role, learning from an employment law specialist.About You: 1+ years PQE in employment law (if employment law forms part of your general litigation background, but you'd like to specialise in employment law, then we'd also like to consider you); Mediation experience would be viewed favourably; A genuine interest in building your employment law career; and Strong academic record with at least a B average in your LLB.  Perhaps you're looking for greater hands-on and advocacy based employment law experience, or maybe you're looking to specialise in this area - either way, get in touch to find out more. We'd be interested to chat with those looking to start a role in the new year as well. For further information, contact Pippa McCaw on 027 814 3475 or at pippa@colegal.co.nz or click 'APPLY' with your CV and academics to apply for this opportunity.  Thinking of relocating? CoLegal Recruitment has opportunities all across New Zealand, so if you are looking to move to another region or return from overseas, CoLegal is perfectly positioned to help you with your transition.

Auckland

Commercial Property Lawyer | Part-time

A unique opportunity for a part-time Commercial Property Lawyer has come up in our client’s growing commercial property team due to increased workloads. Our client is a full-service practice that takes a progressive approach with clients and staff and they have a strong reputation in the market as a result. They have had continued growth in the last year and are looking for a senior lawyer that can assist with overflow work and assist with mentoring juniors. The team has good support systems in place so a part-time person who has the ability to work with a decent level of autonomy and independence will work well for their needs.     The role  Day-to-day you will work autonomously on complex commercial property acquisitions and disposals, due diligence for development projects, commercial leasing, property finance work and overseas investment matters. You’ll get client contact from day one, working with a range of clients - from developers to overseas investors, to private companies and state-owned entities.     The hours for this position can be structured around you and your schedule so anywhere from 20 – 30 hours per week would work in the team, but this is just a guide and not cast in stone.    Ideally you will have: 7+ years PQE commercial property legal experience; The ability to work with a good level of independence and autonomy, but with partner support; Experience gained in well-regarded firms; and NZ qualified lawyer.    If you’re currently working full-time and would like a more flexible role where you get reduced hours while still being involved in quality work then this is the position for you. Alternatively, you could be re-entering the legal market or be a working parent that would value a role that provides greater flexibility and part-time hours to suit your lifestyle. Either way, get in touch to find out more about the role and how it could work for you.    For a confidential discussion about the position, call Pippa McCaw or Anand Ranchhod on 027 814 3475 or apply by sending your CV and academics to pippa@colegal.co.nz or by clicking ‘APPLY’ now.

Auckland

Senior Legal Counsel | Property | 7+ years PQE

About the opportunityWe have partnered with an organisation in a growth-related Senior Legal Counsel position. Our client invests, develops and builds high-quality property and housing across NZ, which provides a chance for you to contribute to resolving NZ's housing shortage as well as shape its landscape. The projects involve both larger-scale urban development of property as well as projects in regional areas. They do varied work and you'll have work that you can really sink your teeth into. This role will see you work on property development and subdivision projects, commercial leasing and lease-back matters, dealing with complex titles, easements, covenants, working on the acquisition and divestment of property transactions, as well as acquisitions under the PWA. You will work as part of a team, supported by other lawyers, that very much work collaboratively to deliver practical and legally sound outcomes for the business. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, you'll have the chance to be mentored as well as help mentor more junior solicitors in the wider team. As the organisation grows, there will be growth opportunities for yourself within. About you 7/8+ years PQE in commercial property law Experience gained within a leading firm or specialist commercial property team and/or in-house role. This role would suit either someone currently working in-house within the property sector or looking at transitioning their skills to their first in-house legal role (perhaps at Senior Associate level).  Commercial nous and an ability to understand deliverables of the business. Good communication and interpersonal skills to work with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.  Adaptability to deal with changes in project matters and an ability to drive things forward in a commercially sound manner.  Benefits include: 5 weeks paid annual leave Discounted medical Discounted Life insurance Phone and data plan, laptop and WFH set up Flexi hours e.g. the ability to work 2 days a week from home Part-time (e.g. 35 hours per week, but not less) can be accommodated for the right person. There will be a good degree of flexibility in this role so you'll have the opportunity to manage how and when you do your work. For further information, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or email your CV to anand@colegal.co.nz.

Auckland

Corporate & Commercial Lawyer | 2-4 year PQE

The Firm & OpportunityAn exciting opportunity for a junior-intermediate level lawyer to join a forward-thinking centrally based firm with modern offices. Led by two M&A / corporate specialist partners with a strong portfolio of NZX listed companies, multinationals, SME's and start-up businesses you will be joining their growing Corporate team. Day to day you will be involved in a mix of transactional, drafting and advisory work on M&A transactions, joint venture and management buy-out arrangements, corporate structuring and providing strategic advice to growing businesses (e.g. capital raising, seed funding and private equity). If you're looking for greater client contact or end to end exposure on files, then this would be an opportunity worth considering. With strong values embedded in this firm, you will be a part of a people driven culture that has embraced a modern and flexible approach to working.   You will be someone that has:   2+ years experience in a well-regarded corporate/commercial law team (recent private practice experience and while corporate legal experience is preferred, you may come from a general commercial law background or have gained transactional skills from a tax or banking background and keen to move into corporate); Good academics - at least a B average in your LLB; and Passionate about further developing a career in the corporate/commercial law field and learning from experts.     Note: this is not a graduate position and you must have been admitted to the bar in NZ with some existing corporate experience to apply.  For further information, contact Pippa McCaw on 027 814 3475 or email your CV and academic transcript to pippa@colegal.co.nz, or click 'APPLY' now to send through your details.

Auckland

Tax Lawyer | Senior Solicitor

Join an award winning national law firm in its well-established Tax team. Working under the support of a highly regarded tax partner, two Senior Associates, and a mix of juniors and intermediates in the team you will work with local and international businesses on tax aspects relating to mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, investments, divestments, securitisation, procurement deals, importing, asset financing and leasing. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with clients in various sectors in providing strategic advice around tax-effective structures and solutions to their commercial needs.     Not only does this team have an impeccable track record, but they are also social and supportive, with modern systems in place allowing you to focus on providing sound advice to your clients on major transactions or disputes. The culture is fun and it's very much a team-based environment.    About you: 3-7 years PQE in NZ tax law / consulting; Good academics (B average or higher in your LLB is key); Ability to hold an NZ practising certificate; and Experience gained in a reputable tax law team or within a leading accountancy practice, in its tax team. Perhaps you're returning from overseas and would like to take up this unique opportunity to work with the industry’s best or make the transition from a big 4 accounting firm to a law firm where you can build on and hone your legal skills. Get in touch with us to find out if this is the right opportunity for you. For further information, contact Pippa McCaw on 027 814 3475 or Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or email your CV and academic record to pippa@colegal.co.nz or by clicking ‘APPLY’ now.  

Auckland

$140,000 - $180,000

Technology lawyer | Senior Associate

Our client is a full-service law firm that has a technology specialist team going from strength to strength and due to a steady increase in the flow of work, they are looking to hire a Senior Associate in the team. In this role, you will get hands-on exposure with software development and maintenance agreements, privacy and cyber security matters, consumer law, procurement, licensing agreements, fintech and e-commerce related matters as well as some exposure to corporate transactional work as it relates to technology. The team consists of a Partner who is at the forefront of emerging technology areas, two Senior Solicitors and a junior lawyer - they work collaboratively and enjoy this area of work. This role is a chance to work with a good degree of autonomy, alongside a respected partner in the field as their 2IC and there would be the prospect to advance your career as well.     To succeed in this role, you will have:  6+ years PQE with some experience in technology law matters. Ideally this experience has been gained in private practice, but those with in-house commercial / tech experience will also be of interest; Good drafting skills; Commercial acumen and the ability to strategically advise clients; A demonstrable interest in IT law. There is the ability to work a day a week from home in this role, as the firm embraces flexibility and you'll be working in modern offices. The culture encourages ongoing learning and development, and the team operates as an extension of the in-house legal team of clients they work with. You'll have the opportunity to get involved in some interesting project-based work and build your technical legal skills in a growing practice area of the law. 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.All enquiries will be treated with the strictest of confidence.