We have deep experience recruiting professional staff for law firms right across the country. While our offices are based in Auckland, we work with clients on opportunities up and down New Zealand covering all major centres and regional areas. We are constantly expanding and maintaining our active and passive candidate networks to ensure we offer an accurate, efficient and timely response to our clients requirements.
The roles we recruit for and the practice areas we cover are as follows:
Solicitor
Senior Solicitor
Associate
Senior Associate
Special Counsel / Principal
Partner
Legal practice areas we have industry knowledge and opportunities in:
Property
General Practice
Commercial
Corporate / M&A
Construction
Intellectual property
Technology
Dispute Resolution / Litigation
Insurance
Resource Management
Tax
Trusts & Private Wealth planning
Competition Law
Public law
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Auckland
Litigation lawyer | Medico Law bent
The Firm: A modern and well established full service firm that is recognized for its natural affinity for success in both its people and practice. With a progressive working style, our client operates collaboratively as a team with scope for flexibility. This includes working from home 1 day a week and the opportunity to take file ownership and responsibility with partner support. As a firm that breeds success, they are dedicated to providing concise training that supports your progression and ongoing development within the team. The Opportunity: They now have the opportunity for a litigation Lawyer with at least 3 years experience to advance their advocacy skills within a high performing team under the mentorship of a highly experienced partner. This role provides the chance to have a good level of involvement in files from the get go, with a strong pathway for progression in place which will see you take on greater responsibility for more complex matters as you grow in the role. Working closely with the partners, the work will have a greater focus on the medical sector as well as other general areas of litigation involving contentious insurance matters such as statutory liability, professional indemnity, construction and building claims, advising on subrogated recoveries, and investigations.Ideally, you will have: 3+ years litigation experience gained in a well-regarded practice, in-house in the medico-legal field, within insurance litigation or general civil litigation skills; An interest in Medico-law (prior experience in this area is not necessary, rather advantageous); A team player that enjoys collaborating with others; An analytical mind with good drafting skills and client relationship management capabilities; and Good academic transcript of at least a B average. Perhaps you are currently working in another area of litigation and are looking to gain exposure or more experience within the medico-law space or keen to be a part of a forward thinking team where you can build on your insurance, civil and medico-legal skills.For further information, contact Pippa McCaw on 027 2745 926 or email your CV and academic record to pippa@colegal.co.nz or by clicking APPLY now.
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Auckland
Corporate / M&A lawyer | Intermediate
The Firm & OpportunityJoin a leading corporate team within a forward-thinking, centrally based firm. Led by internationally recognized and highly experienced partners with a strong portfolio of NZX listed companies, multinationals, SME's and start-up clients you will be joining their growing Corporate team. Day to day you will be involved in a mix of transactional, drafting and advisory work including 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 or transactional team of another practice area (e.g. banking or tax), working with businesses; 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 027 274 5926 or email your CV and academic transcript to pippa@colegal.co.nz, or click 'APPLY' now to send through your details.
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Auckland
Construction (front-end) Lawyer | Intermediate
About the firm & opportunityThis is a unique opportunity to join a highly-ranked and leading construction & projects team led by experts in this field. This is a growing area where you'll be involved in commercial construction, procurement and development work, acting on behalf of blue-chip clients, government institutions, large contractors and high net-worth investors. If you have an interest in playing a key part in delivering complex projects, be it for large-scale infrastructure developments or high-value commercial projects, you will be well-placed in a team that can advise on a variety of matters. The firm is well-regarded for its high-quality commercial work and promotes career growth based on merit. You'll have the opportunity to have close mentoring from partners and seniors in the team who had solid years of experience under their belt providing the chance to develop into a specialist in construction law. It's a flat structured team so you'll have end to end involvement in files you're a part of. About you 2+ years' PQE experience in front-end construction and/or commercial and/or commercial property-related work. You may have a background in private practice or a relevant in-house legal role. An interest in building a commercial construction legal career. A decent university academic record (B average or higher); and Be commercially minded and enjoy project based work. This role would suit someone with a commercial property and/or corporate / commercial legal background, or having worked in-house within a relevant industry that is keen to learn from industry bests and develop their commercial construction skills. For further information, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or Pippa McCaw on 027 274 5926 or by sending your CV and academic transcript by clicking on 'APPLY' now.
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Auckland
Junior Family Lawyer | 1-2 years PQE
The Firm & OpportunityThis is an opportunity to join a reputable city based practice and grow your skillset within family law. You'll be a part of a team of professionals that do relationship property, care of child, PPPR, family violence, spousal maintenance and other related family law work. As part of the firm's litigation practice, if you had an interest in other dispute areas such as employment law and civil litigation, there is the opportunity to get exposure to work in these areas too.This role will see you have a good level of involvement in files from the get go, with the support and mentorship of partners and other seniors in the team to learn from, allowing you to strengthen your advocacy skillset. About you 1+ years PQE experience in family law gained in either working for a family law barrister, a firm or you may have general practice legal experience with some relationship property experience and/or family law and now want to focus on this area; A relatable personality and able to exude empathy to deal with clients in tricky personal situations, working with a multi-generational client base. An interest to pursue a career in family law and litigation work. If you're looking to hone your skills in family law within a firm that has a strong reputation for its work, and support systems in place to allow you to advance your career with mentorship, then get in touch with us today. For further information, contact Pippa McCaw on 027 274 5926 or to apply email your CV and academic record to pippa@colegal.co.nz or by clicking 'APPLY' now.
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Wellington
Family Lawyer | Senior Solicitor
The Firm & OpportunityOpportunity to join a highly regarded family law practice. They have a strong reputation for their pragmatic and client-centered approach, working with clients across various generations that you will work closely within this role. With a warm culture and approachable partners, they are dedicated to creating an environment that encourages the growth and development of staff. Joining an experienced team you will have the opportunity to work across a blend of private client and legal aid work involving relationship property, care of child, family violence, PPPR and other family law-related matters working under the mentorship of a highly regarded specialist partner. Operating with a flat structure, you will have the ability to take ownership of files from start to end with the support of the partner and others in the team, allowing you to further strengthen your advocacy skillset.About you 3+ years PQE experience in family law gained in either working for a family law barrister, in a specialist family law team or you may have general practice legal experience with some relationship property experience and/or family law and now want to focus on this area; Experience in drafting Section 21 Agreements (e.g. Contracting Out Agreements) would be an advantage; and A relatable personality and able to exude empathy to deal with clients in tricky personal situations, working with a multi-generational client base. You may be working in a general practice role looking to hone in on family law or doing legal aid family law work or you could be a family lawyer looking for an opportunity to a part of a progressive team where there is scope for future advancement. Either way, get in touch to find out more about this position. 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.
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Auckland
Litigation & Regulatory lawyer | 1-3 years PQE
The Firm Well regarded, the firm is forward thinking in its approach providing a modern working culture for staff. There is the ability to work 1 day a week from home with some flexibility. The firm operates with a flat structure, so you get real involvement in the files, and they deliver work to a high standard. Invested in the development of its staff, the firm offers strong training opportunities to provide a clear pathway for progression for staff and mentorship to learn from highly regarded advocates. The OpportunityThis is an opportunity for a Litigation Lawyer with at least 1 years solid experience in civil, commercial and/or regulatory litigation matters to join their team and advance your career. Working under the mentorship of an experienced Partner and Lawyers at various levels, you will assist on a wide range of matters relating to professional negligence claims, contractual disputes, regulatory investigations, judicial review and other interesting civil litigation work.About you: 1+ years' PQE in litigation (civil litigation experience is needed, whether this be in a generalist litigation role in private practice or as a junior Barrister; Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to cut through issues and problem solve; A good academic record with at least a B average; and Interest in doing a mix of civil litigation and regulatory claims, with a focus on a public sector clientele. You may be working in a large firm and keen to be part of a flatter team structure where you can get a good amount of file involvement on interesting claims; likewise you may be in a general litigation role with a particular interest in working with a public sector clientele. More experienced lawyers should also apply. For a confidential chat, contact Pippa McCaw on 027 274 5926 or Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or by sending your CV and academic transcript to pippa@colegal.co.nz by clicking on 'APPLY' now.
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Auckland
Commercial Property Lawyer | Junior-Intermediate level
The OpportunityA modern CBD practice with a progressive operating style, known to invest in the upskilling and development of staff to best service their long standing portfolio of corporates, developers, investors and high net-worth clients. Formed from an ex-top tier partnership, their property team has a strong set foundation of expertise and is now looking to hire an intermediate level lawyer who can continue to drive the success of the firm by acting on various property and commercial related matters.Day to day you will be involved in commercial property transactions, subdivisions, commercial leasing, joint ventures, company structuring, property financing matters and investment work. The firm has a strong reputation in the market for providing high-quality legal services to property developers and commercial sector clients. With more than enough legal support, good systems in place and approachable partners, you’ll be well-placed to build your personal brand and develop your career under a reputable name. You will be someone that has: 2+ years PQE solid experience in a general practice role with a property focus in your work or experience gained in a well-regarded commercial property or general commercial/property team; Good academics - at least a B average; Passionate about further developing a career in the property and commercial law field and learning from experts; and Demonstrating that you're a commercial thinker that can provide pragmatic advice. You may be looking to move into a flatter structured team where you can have more hands on involvement in files as well as client contact or looking to join a more progressive and collaborative team. Either way get in touch to find out more. For a confidential chat, contact Pippa McCaw on 027 2745926 or by sending your CV and academic transcript to pippa@colegal.co.nz or by clicking on 'APPLY' now
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Auckland
Commercial Property and Commercial Lawyer | Intermediate/Senior level
The Opportunity Our client takes a progressive approach with clients and staff and they have a strong reputation in the market as a result. As part of a national practice, led by well-regarded Commercial & Property Partners, they have had continued growth in the last year and are looking for a mid level lawyer with at least 2 years solid commercial and/or property experience to join the team.Day-to-day you will work with a decent level of independence and guidance of experienced partners on complex commercial property acquisitions and disposals, due diligence for development projects, commercial leasing, company structuring, business transactions, overseas investment, joint venture projects and financing matters. It's a chance to hone your commercial legal skills.About you: 2+ years PQE. This may have been gained in a small or larger practice; You might either have a corporate legal background or a property legal background, but with an interest in doing a mix of work between these areas; Interest in further developing your skills with a commercial mindset. A good university academic record. Perhaps you would like to move to a larger firm where you can get exposure to more complex deals and projects? Or maybe you're currently at a top tier firm and would like to join a team with a flatter structure, where you can truly get involved in the work, being able to learn from partners who take the time to get to know you and your career plans? Either way, get in touch to find out more about this position and whether this could be a good fit for you.For a confidential discussion about the position, call Pippa McCaw on 027 274 5926 or email a copy of your CV and academics to pippa@colegal.co.nz or by clicking ‘APPLY’ now.
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Auckland
Junior Litigation Solicitor | 0-2 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. 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 spend some time working from home, 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 law and policy matters. Prior existing experience isn't needed but any work as a Law Clerk or in Litigation would be viewed favourably. For further information, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or Pippa McCaw on 027 274 5926 by sending your CV and academic to us by clicking 'APPLY' now.
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