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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Tauranga
Intermediate Employment & Civil Litigation Lawyer
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading team as an Employment Lawyer at a reputable mid-sized firm based in Tauranga. You'll be stepping into a role that offers challenging and rewarding work alongside a supportive and collaborative team. You'll be working with a range of clients, from corporate and commercial to local authority and private clients. About the Role: As an Employment Lawyer, you'll be handling a variety of dispute resolution matters, with a focus on employment law and to a lesser extent, some civil litigation matters. Your responsibilities will include research, drafting, communication, mediation and ERA work and building strong client relationships. You'll provide strategic advice to clients and have the chance to hone your court and advocacy skills too. The firm values autonomy and teamwork, so you'll have the opportunity to work independently as well as collaboratively with our experienced team. You will have: 3+ years PQE NZ admitted lawyer Strong academic background Excellent research, drafting, and communication skills Attention to detail Ability to network and build client relationships Passion for employment law What We Offer: A diverse range of high-quality work Opportunity to work alongside experienced Partners and senior staff in a leading specialist team Supportive firm culture with a focus on teamwork Modern offices in the Tauranga CBD Cutting-edge technology to support your performance If you're ready to take your career to the next level and experience the difference of working with a dynamic team in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, we'd love to hear from you. To find out more, call Jenny on 027 874 0993 or email your CV and academic record to jenny@colegal.co.nz or by clicking APPLY now.
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Auckland
Commercial & Property Solicitor
The Firm & Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an intermediate-level lawyer to make the lifestyle move to Tauranga and become part of a full-service firm. The firm has a reputation for exceptional client service, which underpins its strong subregional ties. It has a long-standing presence in the Bay of Plenty area and specialist expertise. About the Role: In this role, you'll be an integral part of their friendly and collaborative team, overseen by approachable Partners. Your responsibilities will include: Handling commercial property matters, representing landlords and property owners in commercial leasing matters. Managing property transactions - residential, commercial, and rural property. Property development projects. Agri business advice & transactions. Facilitating business transactions, focusing on the sale and purchase of business assets and shares, with special attention to road transport, earthmoving, and contracting industries. Providing expert advice on business structuring, focusing on shareholder agreements and succession planning. About you: 3+ years PQE with a background in property law coupled with commercial acumen within a reputable practice. NZ-qualified lawyer with good drafting and client relationship management skills; and A client-centric approach dedicated to delivering exceptional service and value. A strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. Outstanding communication, written, and technical skills. A down-to-earth, collaborative interpersonal style. What's on Offer: Varied and challenging work with quality clients. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. A range of social activities to foster camaraderie. Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance. A wellness-focused culture, including innovative wellness initiatives. Generous benefits package, including parental leave and study support. You may be originally from the Bay of Plenty and keen to move back to the region, or you may be looking to transition from a bigger city such as Auckland or Wellington and keen to join a firm where you can maintain a work-life balance without having to compromise on the quality of the work you do. Either way, get in touch to find out more. To find out more, call Jenny on 027 874 0993 or email your CV and academic record to jenny@colegal.co.nz or by clicking APPLY now.
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Wellington
Property & Private Client Lawyer | 2-4 years PQE
About the opportunity We are working with a 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 property and private client work, so this role is for a good intermediate-level lawyer keen to take a step up in responsibility while learning from well-regarded partners. Your day-to-day will involve matters relating to: Residential and commercial conveyancing for the sale, purchase and development of property; Disposals and acquisitions of commercial property; Forming and advising on trusts for private and commercial clients; Managing client relationships throughout various transactions that the firm is instructed on. About you 2+ years NZ practising legal experience - you might come from a smaller general practice firm and want to work in a larger practice or have better mentoring. Likewise, you might want to set up roots in Wellington from another region or seek career progression. Good interpersonal and client relationship skills with the ambition to market the firm and build your legal networks. A decent academic record. 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. To find out more, email your CV and academic transcript to jenny@colegal.co.nz or call Jenny on 027 874 0993. Alternatively, click APPLY to send through your details.
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Auckland
Property & General Practice Lawyer | 2-5 years PQE
The Firm & OpportunityOur client is looking for a skilled lawyer with 2-5 years of experience to work in a friendly and collegial team environment. You'll be part of a close-knit team, with low staff turnover as there is collegiality amongst the lawyers and partners. This role works across a diverse range of practice areas including conveyancing (residential and commercial), refinancing, trusts & estates, relationship property, subdivision, lease agreements etc.You'll learn from a few partners and their approaches, developing skills in more complex work over time. About you About 2-5 years PQE in general practice or property work. 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. If you're looking for a role with a variety of legal work in a progressive Auckland-based firm, contact us today to find out more. To discuss further, contact Jenny 027 874 0993 or email your CV and academic transcript to jenny@colegal.co.nz or apply by clicking 'APPLY' now.
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Auckland
Senior Corporate / M&A Lawyer
Working with a Corporate partner with strong commercial acumen and a top tier background, you will be able to receive strong one on one partner mentoring in top work. Our client is a trusted advisor to international multi-national businesses. They advise clients through different stages of business growth, M&A deals (a good portion of the work), PE / VC investments, capital markets, commercial work etc. Their clients span a diverse range of industry sectors and the firm benefits from a flatter structure with partners so you can have a good level of involvement in the work you do and chance to contribute value throughout a deal or matter.The firm has a modern working culture, flexibility and a culture conducive to ongoing training and development, encouraging business development and personal growth. There is definitely room for quick career progression if you show aptitude as the team is looking to grow further. The firm has strong internal precedent systems so that you can work efficiently.For a senior lawyer, there would be a defined pathway towards partnership in the short term due to the firm's growth. About you: 5+ years solid Corporate legal experience; Experience gained in a top tier firm or highly regarded Corporate team where you've had some M&A experience; An interest in learning and continuing to grow your Corporate legal career; NZ qualified; and Good academics. Perhaps you're in a large firm where you don't see a pathway for progression and looking for a chance to step up, or you may be looking for a firm where you can truly be valued for your contributions and remunerated for any clients you introduce.The firm offers a competitive remuneration policy for what you generate to the firm. NZ qualified lawyers, thinking about a return to NZ in 2024, and wanting to establish themselves in a role that will advance their career should apply. To discuss further, contact Bob Kou 027 274 5926 or email your CV and academic transcript to bob@colegal.co.nz or by clicking 'APPLY' now.
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Auckland
Employment lawyer | Remote working possible
The Firm: As a trusted firm with its roots in the North Island, but servicing clients nationally, our client is on the hunt for an experienced employment lawyer to join its team. This is a firm led by expert employment lawyers that cares about the development of their staff and have a pathway for it - they'll provide you with autonomy and support. The majority of the work is representing employer clients and businesses but there is some employee client representation work too. The Position: As an intermediate or senior lawyer with employment law experience, you will be dealing with employment-related matters ranging from employment law advice, health and safety work, restructuring advice, representing clients at mediations, ERA and Employment Court hearings, working on PG claims and performance management matters, policy updates to collective bargaining matters. You will work with a diverse clientele, across a range of industry sectors. 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 as well as if you are coming from an in-house / ER background); Experience in leading hearings and mediations preferred; Strong interpersonal skills and pragmatism; and High standard of written and verbal communication skills. Benefits A firm with regular social events Flexibility and for someone at this level, the ability to work remotely if required Fast career progression and advancement for those that perform well The ability to manage files with a good degree of autonomy For further information, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or email your CV and academic record to anand@colegal.co.nz or click APPLY now.
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Auckland
Corporate Lawyer | Junior
Our client has a growing Corporate team and has a position for a junior or intermediate level lawyer in its Auckland city based team. You'll work in a relatively flat structured team with a Corporate partner doing top quality M&A work (mostly mid-market but some large-scale), advising on joint venture arrangements, private equity work, capital raising for investor clients, management buy-out arrangements, corporate structuring and providing strategic advice to a corporate clientele. There will be varied work and you'll get to assist on transactions from start to end as well as have exposure to clients across a range of industry sectors. This is an opportunity to join a team that has embraced a modern way of working, operating flexibly and without red tape and bueracracy. There are strong precedents in place to enable you to work efficiently. If you're looking for greater client contact and a firm where you can truly learn and grow, this is an opportunity that will provide fast advancement for those that perform well. You will be someone that has: 1-3 years PQE with solid experience in a well-regarded corporate/commercial law team (recent private practice experience). Experience in a related area such as Banking and Finance may be of interest too; Good academics - a B average or better; 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 to apply. To apply, email your CV and academic record to anand@colegal.co.nz or by clicking 'APPLY' now or call Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 for further information.
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Auckland
RMA & Local Govt Lawyer | 1-4 years PQE
About the firm and roleThis 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 You will have: 1+ years' experience within either the RMA, regulatory litigation 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 Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or to apply send your CV and academic transcript to anand@colegal.co.nz or by clicking on 'APPLY' now.
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