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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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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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Wellington
Civil and Commercial Litigation | Senior Associate
The OpportunityExciting opportunity for an experienced litigator to join a progressive specialist litigation team and be involved in an interesting mix of dispute resolution matters. They are now looking for a senior that can bridge the gap between the partners and juniors, with experience dealing with either commercial disputes, insolvency, construction, civil litigation, consumer law and defamation, regulatory disputes and related work.You will be someone who enjoys variety in a role and being immersed from start to finish on complex litigation files. The role will see you working with a high degree of file management and client management responsibilities, with the support of juniors.The firm has family friendly working hours and a social team environment. 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; Experience gained in a reputable firm and/or in-house legal environment. 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. For further information, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or at anand@colegal.co.nz or click 'APPLY' now and send through your CV and academic transcript.
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Christchurch
Commercial Property lawyer | Intermediate
About the opportunity We are working with a large firm that holds a strong reputation in the legal market for its work, culture and practices. Our client punches above its weight when it comes to the property development projects and transactions that they are involved in. This role is for a good intermediate level lawyer keen to take a step up in responsibility while learning from partners that know this space well. You'll be working with public and private sector clients that are working on matters across the country.There is a decent work/life balance in the team, flexibility provided and billing targets aren't the core focus. The focus is on delivering strategic advice and value to its clients. It's very much a team-based and collaborative culture where information sharing is encouraged and people don't work in silos - therefore a likeminded person will fit in well. About the workYour day-to-day will involve matters pertaining to: Residential and commercial property transactions; Subdivision and property development projects; Commercial leasing arrangements; Advising infrastructure providers on regulatory matters and PWA work; Project management planning and advice. If you’re interested in a firm that boasts an interesting client base and whose values are underpinned by exceptional client service, then enquire about this position to see if it’s right for you. About you 2+ years NZ practising legal experience - you might come from a smaller firm and want to be involved in more complex property work. Likewise you could be at a top tier firm and wanting better file management responsibility and client contact Good interpersonal and client relationship skills An interest in developing a career as a commercial property lawyer A B average or higher with your academic record. Perhaps you're thinking about a move to Christchurch? Wanting to take your skills up a notch? Get in touch to find out if this opportunity is for you. To find out more, email your CV and academic transcript to anand@colegal.co.nz or call Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186. Alternatively, click APPLY to send through your details.
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Auckland
Legal Exec | Property
About the Role:Working with an approachable Partner, and a small team of fee earners, you will be involved from conditional to unconditional on residential conveyancing files, have exposure to finance-related work, residential subdivisions, body corporate and related work. On a day to day you will be responsible for: Maintain client relationships, and act on instructions throughout the property transaction relating to buying, selling and developing property Liaising with internal and external departments (banks, agents, Council etc) Work towards and adhere to key performance and budgets around billable hours A great role for someone who is looking to join a family friendly practice where you can focus on your legal work without office politics. About You: This role would suit an experienced residential Legal Executive that is eager to work on more complex transactions Be confident in the residential conveyancing process, however, you will receive mentorship and coaching with the Partner Team driven, keen to support and share knowledge, able to work in a cohesive and collaborative environment What's on Offer:This firm has a good work/life balance, is a well-supported general practice, where staff are appreciated and valued in the firm. Competitive remuneration is on offer for the right person. For further information, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or email your CV to anand@colegal.co.nz or click APPLY now.
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Auckland
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 practice. With offices in Auckland CBD, they have a reputation for providing top-quality legal advice and provide an ideal platform to progress your career. There will be plenty of variety of work in this role. 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. This role can be fully in the office or has flexibility to be largely WFH, depending on your situation and preferences. You'll be set up with the full capability for hybrid working. About You 2+ years' PQE with experience gained in a reputable law firm and/or in-house employment law role. Private practice experience is preferred; You may have a mix of general litigation and employment law experience where you're now wanting to focus on employment law utilising your transferable skills; A decent university academic record; Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; and The ability to hold an 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 all very supportive of each other. For a confidential discussion, contact Anand on 027 2746 186 or email your CV and academic record by clicking 'APPLY' now or sending to anand@colegal.co.nz.
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Auckland
Associate/Senior Associate Corporate & Commercial Solicitor
Corporate & Commercial Lawyer - M&A, Structuring & Contracts Our Client, a well-established firm on Auckland's North Shore, is seeking an experienced Corporate and Commercial Lawyer to join its team and focus on M&A, structuring, and contract work. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with at least 5 years of PQE who wants to bring their solid corporate and commercial experience to a firm closer to home. About the Role: This role offers the chance to engage in complex transactional and advisory work within a dedicated corporate and commercial team. With specialised teams handling property and litigation, you can focus exclusively on high-value corporate and commercial matters. Key Requirements: NZ qualified & admitted Lawyer. Minimum 5+ years PQE. Strong corporate and commercial legal background, particularly in M&A, structuring, and contracts. Experience from a mid-sized or top-tier firm is preferred. Ability to work collaboratively within a specialised team. What’s on Offer: The chance to work closer to home on Auckland’s North Shore, cutting down your commute and enhancing your work-life balance. High-quality, challenging corporate and commercial work. A competitive salary tailored to your experience. Social & supportive environment. This is a great opportunity for a Corporate & Commercial Lawyer looking to advance their career in a supportive and expert-driven environment. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to discuss the role further. Click "Apply" now, or for more information about this exciting opportunity, contact Jenny at 027 874 0993. Alternatively, email your CV and academic record to jenny@colegal.co.nz.
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Auckland
Senior General Practice Lawyer - Pathway to Partnership
Senior General Practice Lawyer – Pathway to Partnership Are you an experienced lawyer ready for your next big move? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior General Practice Lawyer to join a well-respected firm in Auckland CBD. This role offers a clear pathway to partnership and provides a supportive and progressive environment where you can truly grow and advance your career. Key Responsibilities: Property Law: Provide expert legal advice to clients on residential and commercial property transactions, including conveyancing, leasing, and property development projects. Trusts & Estates: Offer comprehensive legal advice on trusts, estates, and estate planning, ensuring compliance with the Trusts Act 2019. This includes drafting Wills, Memoranda of Wishes, and Enduring Powers of Attorney. Relationship Property: Advise clients on separation agreements and contracting out agreements, ensuring their interests are protected during these significant life events. Commercial Law: Advise on commercial matters, including contract drafting and negotiation, business structuring, shareholder agreements and compliance. Client Engagement: Deliver clear and concise written and oral legal advice, building strong client relationships through exceptional service. Business Development: Participate in marketing and business development activities, attending relevant meetings and events to contribute to the firm's growth. General Practice: Handle a broad range of legal matters, providing holistic legal services to meet clients' diverse needs. About You: NZ Qualified & admitted Lawyer with a current practising certificate 7+ Years PQE You have extensive experience in general practice, focusing on property, trusts, and estate planning. You are a confident communicator, able to provide clear, practical advice to clients. You are proactive in business development and enjoy building strong client relationships. You are ambitious and want to progress to a partnership with a reputable firm. Benefits: Pathway to Partnership: A clear and attainable route to becoming a partner within the firm. Work Flexibility: Working-from-home & flexible working options are available Health Benefits: Health Insurance is provided, ensuring your well-being is taken care of. Bonuses: Enjoy Christmas bonuses as a reward for your hard work. Social Environment: Join a social team with regular Friday drinks and team lunches. Extended Leave: Benefit from extended leave opportunities, such as visiting family overseas, reflecting the firm’s commitment to work-life balance. Why Join? This is a unique opportunity to join a firm that values its team members and offers a clear pathway to partnership. The firm is known for its collaborative and supportive culture, making it an ideal environment for lawyers looking to take the next step in their careers. If you are a motivated legal professional with a strong general practice background, we would love to hear from you. To apply, click 'APPLY' now or contact Jenny at 027 874 0993. Alternatively, email your CV and academic record to jenny@colegal.co.nz for more information about this exciting opportunity.
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2+ YR PQE Litigation & Relationship Property Lawyer
Litigation and Relationship Property Lawyer Are you an experienced lawyer with a passion for achieving excellent results in litigation and relationship property matters? An established full-service law firm in Nelson seeks a skilled Lawyer to join its team. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. About the Firm: This opportunity is with a well-regarded law firm in Nelson. The firm believes every team member plays a crucial role in achieving success and is committed to a cohesive, supportive work environment. Focusing on delivering excellent legal services and results, they value a positive and engaging workplace culture where each individual’s contribution is recognised. The Role: As a Litigation and Relationship Property Lawyer, you will handle a range of legal matters, including: Family Law Matters: Asset protection, separation, parenting issues, financial support, relationship property litigation, domestic violence, adoption, guardianship, surrogacy, PPPR Act applications, and family protection claims. General Dispute Matters: Contractual disputes, complex commercial disputes, debt recovery, building disputes, shareholder disputes, insurance disputes, employment litigation, property disputes, intellectual property litigation, interim injunctions, and more. Restructuring & Insolvency Matters: Advising directors and insolvency practitioners, business reconstructions, debt restructuring, defending director’s duty claims, company liquidations, receiverships, voluntary administration, bankruptcy proceedings, and repossession and security enforcement. About You: NZ qualified and admitted lawyer with a current practising certificate. 2+ years PQE with experience in a reputable firm. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. Ability to manage a busy caseload and work effectively within a team. What's on Offer: Competitive remuneration package + a relocation allowance if coming from outside the region. A supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member is valued. Opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated lawyer committed to delivering exceptional legal services and desire to contribute to a successful team, we would love to hear from you. To apply, click 'APPLY' now or contact Jenny at 027 874 0993. Alternatively, email your CV and academic record to jenny@colegal.co.nz for more information about this exciting opportunity.
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Auckland
Employment Lawyer | Senior Solicitor or Associate
The Firm: As a trusted law firm, our client’s workload is consistently busy in the employment law space. They are now looking to hire an intermediate-level lawyer to join their firm and specialise in employment law. This is a firm with an established brand in the market and is led by an experienced partnership that cares about the development of their staff. If you want to be part of a progressive firm that has a collaborative approach and a supportive environment then this is an opportunity you don’t want to skip over. The Position: As an intermediate solicitor with employment experience, you will be dealing with employment-related matters, both contentious and non-contentious. Whether it be representing the employer or employee by providing advice or settling a dispute, you will have the chance to take the reins on most matters to complement your existing employment law experience. You will work with a diverse client base ranging from individuals to SMEs to large national businesses. There will be support from the partners and other seniors as well as a career path for your progression. About You: 3+ years PQE in employment law (if employment was part of your general practice/litigation experience that will also be considered); Experience in leading hearings and mediations; Appearing at mediations and/or the Employment Relations Authority would be highly regarded (but not necessary); Dealt with employers on restructures and drafting employment contracts as well as representing individuals across a wide variety of claims; High standard of written and verbal communication skills. Perhaps you aren’t gaining as much progression in your current firm as you could be, or are interested in a diverse role at a firm that promotes career development? Be 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
Civil, Family & Immigration Lawyer | 3+ years PQE
The Firm & Opportunity Join a legal team with a diverse clientele and team of skilled lawyers. They are now looking for an intermediate level Litigation Lawyer with over 3 years solid relevant experience gained in advocacy based work who can assist on a broad range of matters. Mentored by a senior, the role will have a focus on dealing with a mix of dispute matters related to immigration law, family law, civil litigation, employment law matters etc. Not a single day here will be the same. In this role, you'll have the chance to develop your legal skills in research, advisory, client liaison and problem solving capabilities as well advocacy skills. This role can be either part time or full time.About you: 3+ years experience gained in one or more relevant areas - 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; and Admitted to the NZ Bar. You may be in a general litigation role, with an interest in better flexibility and decent hours; or in a litigation role but looking for an opportunity that has a greater purposes where you can help everyday 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
Commercial Litigation Lawyer | 3+ years PQE
About the opportunity:Join a firm at the forefront of cutting-edge, complex and interesting dispute resolution work. Our client is a reputable law firm seeking a talented Litigation Lawyer to be an integral part of their well-established 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. 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 seeking better quality work or greater mentorship to grow as a litigation lawyer, 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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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
Litigation Solicitor | 1+ years PQE
About the firm & opportunity We are working with a specialist litigation practice, based in South Auckland, that is recruiting for an additional lawyer for its team. Working in a medium sized team, with a mix of seniors and juniors, the firm works on matters such as: 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. Family law and Oranga Tamariki issues Employment claims It's an interesting area of work involving social justice issues and an opportunity to hone your legal research, drafting and advocacy skills in this field. 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 good grades (B average or higher); Completed your Professional Legal Studies and either already admitted to the bar (or soon to be admitted); and A demonstrable interest in public law, Maori legal and policy matters. Prior existing experience isn't needed but any work as a Law Clerk or in Litigation would be viewed favourably. 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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