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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Wellington
Commercial Property Lawyer | 3-10 years PQE
Employer of choice with modern central offices and a forward thinking culture. The firm invests heavily in training and development, with a steady and diverse pipeline of work. They are looking for an intermediate or senior lawyer to work closely with partners while managing matters with a reasonable level of autonomy. You’ll work on high value commercial property transactions for investors, developers, multinational businesses and high net worth clients. This includes acquisitions and disposals, property development, due diligence, commercial leasing, property finance, unit titles and overseas investment matters. About You 3-10 years PQE at a reputable law firm; Property experience gained in a reputable specialist team or firm with some exposure/experience in commercial property transactions is essential as part of your overall background; Interest in further developing your skills with a commercial mindset; and An ability to work with a decent degree of independence and autonomy. Perhaps you are wanting to be in a commercial property role that offers greater client relationship management and autonomy over your work? Or, maybe you’re returning from overseas and would like to join a full-service firm where you can be exposed to top level interesting work. Either way, get in touch to find out more about this position and whether this could be a good fit for you. To discuss further, contact Bob Kou 027 274 5926 or email your CV and academic transcript to bob@colegal.co.nz or apply by clicking 'APPLY' now.
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Wellington
5+ year PQE Employment Lawyer | New Plymouth based
About the opportunity:New Plymouth has a lot to offer, from art trails, festivals, beaches, award-winning galleries as well as a thriving café culture. If you're in a bigger city and thinking about a change in pace where you can lower your costs of living, commute times but still want to be able to progress your career, then this opportunity is worth considering. This is a unique opportunity to join a modern and well established legal practice in the New Plymouth region where you'd work with small and medium sized businesses, individual employees, high net worth execs, local government clients and commercial clients. You would work across a broad range of employment law matters, advising both employee and employer clients on issues including workplace investigations and disciplinary matters, restructuring and redundancies, medical incapacity, PG claims, workplace bullying and discrimination as well as privacy and health and safety. About you: 5+ years solid experience in the employment law area within a law firm or a company (if employment law forms part of a general litigation or in-house ER / HR background that will be considered also); NZ qualified lawyer with good drafting and client relationship management skills; Experience in mediations and hearings would be ideal; A high standard of written and verbal communication skills. This is a great lifestyle option as well as career opportunity that does not come by often. NZ qualified lawyers looking to return from overseas, with relevant experience will be of interest also. Get in touch to find out more. All applications will be treated with confidence. 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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Christchurch
Senior Associate - Trust Lawyer
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Trust Lawyer to take a leadership role within their established Private Client team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior practitioner who enjoys technically complex work, people leadership, and contributing to the continued success of a busy trusts practice. This role suits a lawyer operating at Senior Associate level, or an experienced Associate ready to step into a role with broader responsibility. About the Role You will lead and manage a busy Trusts team, while also undertaking some Estates work alongside an experienced Estates practice. The role offers a strong mix of complex legal work, leadership, client relationship management and business development with a steady pipeline of work and established client relationships. You will work closely with a Partner and have dedicated administrative support within a collaborative and well‑resourced firm environment. Key Responsibilities Advising clients on all aspects of trust law, including establishment, administration, reporting and winding up Providing estate planning and estate administration advice, including Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney Advising on asset protection and other private client matters (property law experience is advantageous) Leading and managing the Trusts team on a day‑to‑day basis Mentoring and developing junior lawyers and support staff Managing files efficiently and ensuring matters progress in a timely manner Building and maintaining strong, trusted client relationships Contributing to business development, networking and profile‑raising activities About You You will be a confident and capable private client lawyer who brings both technical expertise and leadership capability. You will ideally have: Strong experience in trusts law, with estates experience Experience at Senior Associate level, or readiness to step into that level The ability to manage complex matters independently Demonstrated leadership ability, or a clear interest in supervising and developing others Strong communication skills and a client‑focused approach A collaborative mindset and professional confidence An interest in networking and contributing to ongoing practice growth What’s On Offer Complex, high‑quality trust and estate work Flexible working arrangements, including work‑from‑home options Life insurance plus in‑house wellbeing initiatives, lunch‑and‑learn sessions and regular social events Paid birthday leave A supportive, inclusive and collegial working 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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Auckland
Junior Commercial Litigation & Construction Lawyer
The firm & opportunity:A highly regarded and award winning national practice is in growth mode and are now looking for a junior intermediate level litigation lawyer with 1+ years PQE in litigation work that is keen to gain substantive involvement in complex litigation work and grow their advocacy skills. Working with a team of ex top tier and highly experienced partners, you will have direct mentorship and involvement in construction and commercial litigation matters including: Construction and project related disputes at adjudication or abritrations; Contractual claims e.g. litigated under the Construction Contracts Act; Product liability professional negligence claims; Property & development related disputes; and Insolvency & corporate restructuring matters, amongst others. Our client values developing their lawyers into high performing litigators and accounting for their well-being, offering a flat structured learning environment as part of a bigger team, where you'll be well-remunerated for your work. About you: 2-4 years PQE in construction and/or general litigation with an interest in this area; Have an interest in advancing your legal career within a high performing team; Good academics (B average or higher in your LLB is a must); and Strong written and verbal communication skills. Perhaps you're keen to join a leading firm where you can be exposed to headline making cases and learn from expert commercial litigation partners or you might be keen to pursue your interest in construction and commercial litigation work - either way, get in touch to find out more. For further information, call Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or apply by sending your CV and academics to anand@colegal.co.nz or by clicking ‘APPLY’ now.
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Senior Associate - Property
The Company: Specialising in property, commercial and personal law, this firm is well-known in Nelson and has a great reputation for offering a high level of service and value to clients in the region. As a specialist in property and conveyancing, you’ll help guide clients through property transactions with care and efficiency. Situated in a beautiful spot in Nelson, this is a great opportunity to enjoy the lifestyle the region has to offer while developing your professional career. The Role: We are looking for a driven Senior Associate who has specialised in Property and conveyancing work to step into this busy role and take over a large client base! We are looking for someone who priorities great client service and building relationships as well as someone with strong leadership qualities who enjoys developing other staff members. Key Responsibilities: Residential and commercial property conveyancing transactions Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and other legal documents Conducting due diligence and providing legal advice on property matters Refinancing transactions Business transactions Retirement village/ORA Regularly communicating directly with clients, real estate agents, banks, and other professionals Supervising and mentoring junior legal executives and support staff About you: We are looking for someone who has at least 5 years of experience working in this area of law who can bring enthusiasm and integrity to this tight-knit firm. You’ll need to have: Strong attention to detail and a careful, organised approach Proficiency in using technology and confidence managing legal workflows The ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues and other professionals A commitment to delivering high-quality work and continuously improving your skills Able to work independently with minimal supervision Manage high transaction volumes Delegate work and supervise junior staff The benefits of this opportunity: Professional but down-to-earth culture and approach to work with flexible working hours and working from home capability A busy desk ready for you to hit the ground running! Regular reviews + progression Laptop, phone and carpark provided Regular social events and wellbeing benefits 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 | Banking & Finance
With market leading salary and benefits packages on offer this is a rare opportunity to join this well established and well regarded team in financial services. Based in the heart of the CBD this firm has a collaborative and cohesive working culture where everyone feels valued and recognised. The Partners are seeking a Legal Secretary who thrives as the driving force behind the team.What's on Offer:Not only will you be working with some of the top lawyers in their field but also a firm that is at the top of legal sector in New Zealand. Offering top quality IT systems, proactive diversity initiatives as well as progression opportunities. This firm allows for internal promotions both within NZ, you will also be rewarded with: Above market salary on offer Be based in a modern, opulent office environment with all the bells and whistles Laptop set up to support ad hoc work from home days A generous benefits package Continual growth and development About the Role:You will be supporting the Senior Partners and Solicitors specialising in Banking and Finance. The team runs at a fast pace, doing deadline-driven work and you will be liaising with clients and assisting with their queries. You will thrive in an environment that is agile and dynamic, where no two days are the same. Diary management, inclusive of organising travel arrangements for the Partners Organisng conferences, events, and functions for clients as well as the team. Workflow management between internal departments in the firm, including marketing, IT, finance, and word processors Administration, filing, as well as file and database management Assist authors with the end of month accounts and billing, as well as any other ad hoc office duties and administration About You: Previous experience within a law firm is essential for this role Organised, methodical, and systematic in your approach to your work as you will be managing the Partner's diary as well as managing multiple conflicting deadlines at any one time Good IT skills, with a strong demonstrated typing speed Team and client-focused, willing to exceed expectations, and be proactive 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
Property & General Practice Lawyer | 1-3 years PQE
The Firm & OpportunityOur client is on the lookout for a switched on junior lawyer to work in a friendly and collegial team environment where you'll mentored by experienced partners and senior lawyers.This role works across a diverse range of practice areas including conveyancing (residential and commercial), refinancing, commercial law, business transactions, company structuring work, subdivisions, trusts, estates, relationship property and associated work. About you About 1-3 years PQE in general practice and/or property work, with some property transactional experience. Some NZ based private practice legal experience is a must. Demonstrating that you're a commercial thinker that can provide pragmatic advice. An ability to build rapport with clients and cultivate strong client relationships. A good academic record. If you're looking for a role with a variety of quality legal work in a progressive Auckland city based firm, then get in touch with us today 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
$80k - $90k + KiwiSaver + Benefits
Senior Legal Secretary | Litigation
This is a fantastic opportunity to align your career with a specialist litigation team based in the heart of the CBD. This firm has a collaborative and cohesive working culture where everyone feels valued and recognised. The Partners ensure that work is distributed fairly and evenly amongst the support staff and are team focused. They are seeking a Legal Secretary that thrives on being the backbone of the team. About the Role: Supporting a senior Partner and a team of solicitors, you will be based in a team that runs at a fast pace, doing deadline driven work. You will be liaising with clients and assisting with their queries as well as helping with prepare documents, affidavits, discovery and court bundles. You will thrive in an environment that is agile and dynamic, where no two days are the same. The work will involve: Word processing, drafting letters and documents as well as transcribing digital dictation Diary management for a Partner, organising evening functions and industry events and seminars Administration, filing and database management as well as assisting with documentation for court litigation including e-bundling Assist authors with end of month accounts and billing, as well as any other ad hoc office duties and administration About You: Previous experience within a law firm is essential for this role, and may suit a litigation legal secretary looking to take a step up in responsibility in a role with growth Advanced typing skills, this role includes dictation and therefore a typing speed of 50wpm minimum is required Organised, methodical and systematic in your approach to your work as you will be managing the partners diary as well as managing multiple conflicting deadlines at any one time Good IT skills Team and client focused, willing to exceed expectations and be proactive This role requires someone who is able to adapt to change, think fast and able to deliver on deadline. What's on Offer: Not only will you be working with some of the top lawyers in their field but also a firm that boasts long tenure ship in their team with an engaged and fun working environment. You will be a part of some of the most interesting and exciting high court cases of our time. $80,000 - $90,000 per annum plus Kiwisaver Work in stunning Downtown Auckland offices Social club and other social and industry events For further information, contact Simone Macdonald on 021 190 0975 or click APPLY now.
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Auckland
Practice Manager - Law Firm
Based in the stunning leafy suburbs that surround the CBD, this well established multi faceted law firm offers a range of legal services to private clients and small medium sized businesses. This practice has gone from strength to strength, with a longstanding clientele and partners who listen and care about their staff. They promote inclusiveness and diversity. About the Role:Reporting to the Directors of the firm, you will also be leading a team of three general accounts and the wider team of legal administrators. Working closely with the external accountant, you will be delivering financial and management reporting, along with financial modeling to help drive informed business decisions based on financial insights. Your main duties and responsibilities will include, but is not limited to: Preparing budgets, forecasts, and monthly reporting, working closely with the external accountant Delivering financial reporting, inclusive of cashflow in preparation for the Directors meeting Overseeing the team of non-fees earners in the firm, including the finance and admin teams Overseeing general HR and recruitment procedures, as well as ensuring best practice is adhered to Overseeing the firm's AML compliance and any projects relating to software upgrades and change management About You: Previous work experience as a Practice Manager/Office Manager within a law firm is required Able to process end of month financial statements (being a CA is not required, but would be advantageous) Client focused, keen to exceed expectations, and go above and beyond for the firm's clients A leader who is able to mentor, build rapport, and trust within a widespread team environment with ease. Committed to providing efficient and effective support to a high performing firm If you have relevant experience within a law firm with confidence around legal accounting practices, WIP, and billing structures, then this unique opportunity may be what you have been looking for. The Benefits:You will be joining a senior leadership team that is collaborative, cohesive, and invested in ensuring that their people thrive and feel valued. You will be leading a team of driven individuals who are engaged, proactive, and have a strong work ethic. You will be rewarded by: An above market salary is on offer based on experience End of year Christmas bonus Part time role based on 25 hours per week To find out more, contact Simone Macdonald on 021 190 0975 or email simone@colegal.co.nz
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Christchurch
Legal Executive - Part-Time
The Company: An extremely rare opportunity has come up for a part-time Legal Executive to join this well-established Christchurch firm! Located in the CBD, this tight-knit team operates in a very collegial and collaborative manner, likes to have a laugh and works together to achieve great results for their clients. The Role: Due to an increasing volume of work, we are looking for an experienced Legal Executive who can run residential conveyancing files from start to finish to join this team. You’ll enjoy meeting with clients and be self-motivated, organised and efficient. We want someone who can operate fairly autonomously, but who also enjoys being part of a team and wants to bring their personality and strengths to add to the culture of the firm. The benefits of this opportunity: Part-time hours (flexible to what you need) Potential to work from home on occasions (if needed) Very supportive, family-friendly culture Carpark available, if desired 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
In-House Legal Counsel | Commercial
The CompanyOur client is a leading player in the FMCG sector working with an array of much loved household brands. The organisation prides itself on its people driven culture, where there is plenty of support across the business and a commitment to providing sustainable outcomes. Based in the CBD, you'd be joining an established legal function and due to growth and investment, they are looking to add an in-house lawyer to the close-knit team. The business is open to a hybrid working arrangement where you can work 2 days from home and with flex, and they offer some good benefits including insurance and bonuses based on individual and company performance. Overtime is rare so you'd be able to maintain a healthy work/life balance. The PositionIn this role, you'll be working with a senior lawyer on matters involving: Contract drafting and negotiations - e.g. procurement contracts, supply and distribution agreements, manufacturing agreements, contractor agreements, commercial leases etc M&A support (not a significant part of the role) Corporate governance Employment law & Health and Safety advice Consumer law and competition law advice e.g. reviewing marketing materials General business advisory matters Your broader role includes strategically partnering with internal stakeholders and business units (e.g. sales and operations teams) to understand their commercial drivers and provide pragmatic advice that is also legally sound. It's important that you can therefore quickly establish rapport and credibility with a variety of people and gain an understanding of the context in which you're carrying out the work. You'd work with an external law firm as required on matters that require specialist support or based on internal capacities too. The ideal candidate will have: 3+ years PQE with a background in a solid grounding in commercial law including contract drafting and negotiations. Experience in all areas isn't a must but you'd ideally have some experience within a reputable NZ firm; Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and guide internal and external stakeholders on a variety of commercial legal matters; and A commercial mindset with the ability to think strategically and pragmatically. The team is looking for someone that is proactive, with a good attitude to their work and has good interpersonal skills. They operate in a supportive environment, where there is mutual respect among all.Whether you're looking to make your first move in-house or would like to step into a progressive and growing FMCG business where you'll have variety and be able to make a valued contribution, enquire now to find out more. For further information, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or email your CV and academic to anand@colegal.co.nz or by clicking 'APPLY' now. All enquires will be handled with confidence.
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Christchurch
Solicitor / Senior Solicitor - Property
The Company: Our client is a well-established law firm in Christchurch with a modern and progressive culture. A mid-sized team, they collaborate and take pride in working together to get the best results for their clients. Located in the CBD, they operate from beautiful, modern offices within easy walking distance to Riverside market, Cashel mall shops and Hagley Park. The Role: Due to growth in their Property Team, our client is seeking a motivated Solicitor or Senior Solicitor (2 years+ PQE) to join their team. The role will predominantly be focused on residential property law and conveyancing including: managing files from instruction to settlement sale and purchase agreements reviewing Certificates of Title, checking LIM Reports and building reports refinancing and KiwiSaver withdrawals There will also be the opportunity to develop your skills in the area of commercial property law including drafting and reviewing leases and assisting on subdivisions and developments. About you: Maintaining the great culture they’ve created is paramount for this firm, so first and foremost, you’ll need to be a team player! You’ll have recent experience working as a property solicitor and be wanting to continue your career as an expert in this space. This firm builds great relationships with their clients and has strong community connections in Christchurch so you’ll need to be a real ‘people’ person, someone who can get on well with anyone and will go the extra mile for your clients. The benefits of this opportunity: Regular performance reviews to ensure you are on track to achieve your professional goals A very supportive and approachable leadership team Flexible working style Modern offices and systems Health insurance and wellbeing benefits Birthday leave A great team of genuinely fun and supportive people For this role you will need to have had experience working as a Solicitor and have NZ working rights. 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
Commercial & Corporate Lawyer | Junior
Our client has a growing Corporate & Commercial legal team and is looking to hire a junior-intermediate level lawyer. You'll work across a few partners on a mix of quality M&A work, advising on joint venture arrangements, management buy-out arrangements, corporate structuring and providing strategic advice to growing businesses (e.g. capital raising, seed funding) as well as some ICT related and general commercial work. You'll be exposed to working with clients that range from multi-national businesses, investors, start ups, rich listers and medium sized businesses. This is an opportunity to join a firm that promotes development, encourages diversity and provides an environment where you can do interesting work but maintain a healthy work/life balance. You will be someone that has: 2+ years experience in a well-regarded firm (some transactional experience is key); Good academics - at least a B average in your LLB; and Passionate about further developing a career as a commercial lawyer with the ability to think strategically and with good interpersonal skills. You may be in a role that's a mix of property and commercial and now keen to focus your skills on the commercial legal area. Likewise you may be in a corporate legal role and are looking for a steadier stream of varied and interesting work. Either way, get in touch to find out more about this opportunity. For further information, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or Bob Kou on 027 274 5926 or email your CV and academic record to bob@colegal.co.nz, or click “APPLY” now.
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Auckland
Lawyers 2+ years | Relocate to Australia
We are partnering with firms across various locations in Australia who are actively hiring for experienced NZ qualified lawyers, with the ability to offer a strong remuneration package, relocation allowances, quality work as well as career progression. While the London market seems to still be recovering, an alternative option could be Australia and means you don't need to requalify while still being able to exposure to international deals, cases and high value matters.A few of the roles are: Sydney Corporate Associate/ SA | Leading International Firm | $160K+ Structured Finance Associate | Leading International Firm | $160K+ Restructuring Associate/SA | Leading International Firm | $180K+ Litigation Associate | Large National Firm | $135K+ Energy & Infrastructure Associate | Leading International Firm | $160K+ Melbourne Litigation | 4+ year's PQE | Large National Firm | $130k+ Perth Global Disputes Associate | Leading International Firm | $170K+ If these roles aren’t an exact fit but you’re open to exploring a move, get in touch to see how your experience could translate to the Australian market. The clients we work with can provide relocation support, helping you settle in smoothly for a fresh start in the new year. For NZ qualified lawyers thinking ahead about moving overseas, now is a great time to explore your options and get a sense of market salaries for your background. Similarly, if you’re considering returning from the UK and weighing up opportunities in NZ vs Australia, we can provide insight into the differences between the legal markets in each jurisdiction. For a confidential chat, contact Bob Kou on 027 274 5926 or Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 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
$70k - $90k + KiwiSaver + Benefits
Legal Secretary | Property & Commercial
This well-regarded general practice firm based in the metropolitan hub on the North Shore, prides themselves by delivering forward thinking and innovative solutions to their clients. With strong values embedded in the firm, you will be a part of a people driven culture that is proactive in ensuring employees are recognised and valued for their hard work. About the Role: Supporting the Property and Commercial Partners as well as a team of a couple of authors, you will be working in a fast paced and dynamic work environment. Your main duties will be: Opening and managing client files Prepare LINZ edealings, A&I forms and other documents ready for settlement Draft and collate legal documents for both client and authors in preparation for settlement Liaise with internal and external departments (banks, agents, Council etc) Complete company searches, request discharge of mortgages and prepare resolutions General office administration support for colleagues as required About You: 2+ years working experience within a law firm with some exposure to property / conveyancing Proven experience working with Microsoft Office Process driven, able to work methodically, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy A clear communicator who is able to build rapport with ease You will be aligning yourself with likeminded high performers, who work hard in a collaborative and engaging team environment. As you will be supporting multiple authors in this team, you will have diversity in your work and operate as part of a close-knit and collaborative team. This is a team that is to deliver on quality to its clients and there is the chance to learn from some of the best. For further information, contact Simone Macdonald on 021 190 0975 or email your CV to simone@colegal.co.nz, or click 'APPLY' now to send through your details.
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Auckland
Civil Litigation Lawyer | Senior
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 intermediate/juniors, with experience dealing with property disputes, trust and estates claims, insolvency, construction, civil litigation, consumer law, defamation and general civil litigation matters. You will be someone who enjoys variety in a role and being immersed from start to finish on complex litigation files, both smaller and those more complex. The role will see you working with a high degree of file management and client management autonomy, with the support of an expert partner and juniors. If you enjoy going to court, then this role will have matters before mediation, High Court, COA and DC. The firm has family friendly working hours and a social team environment with a strong retention rate. About you: 5+ years' PQE in litigation (a broad mix of civil and commercial litigation experience would be ideal); Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to cut through issues and problem solve; Ability to take a lead on some files with a good degree of autonomy. Perhaps you're interested in a move closer to home on the Shore to cut down your commute or your might be interested in a senior role with a partnership pathway. Either way, get in touch to explore if this is an opportunity for you. 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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Auckland
Senior General Practice Lawyer | Pathway to Partnership
Senior General Practice Lawyer – Pathway to Partnership Are you an experienced lawyer ready for a move with a practice where you can see yourself growing with, beyond the forseeable future? We have an unique opportunity for a Senior General Practice Lawyer to join a well-respected East Auckland based firm that has strong support systems and infrastructure in place. There is a business case to add to the partnership headcount for succession planning reasons and this is an opportunity to work with an established clientele where you'll be supported to cultivate your own clientele as well. Solid experience in some (but not all) of the following areas is needed: Property Law: Provide expert legal advice to clients on residential and commercial property transactions, including conveyancing, leasing, and subdivisions. Trusts & Estates: Offer legal advice on trust structuring matters, estate planning includes drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney and providing advice on personal affairs. Relationship Property: Drafting and advising on contracting out agreements and asset protection measures. Commercial Law: Advise on commercial matters, including contract drafting and negotiation, business transactions, company structuring matters and shareholder agreements. 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. About You: 7+ year PQE NZ qualified lawyer with NZ private practice legal experience. Solid experience in some transactional and advisory property and private client matters. A confident communicator, with leadership skills and the ability to help mentor junior staff members. A business mind-set and someone who enjoys developing and maintaining strong client relationships. An interest in pursuing a role with partnership progression. 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 Anand Ranchhod at 027 2746 186 or email your CV and academic record to anand@colegal.co.nz for more information about this exciting opportunity.
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