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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">About Russell McVeagh</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Russell McVeagh is New Zealand's premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice. Our award-winning team of lawyers across Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau and Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara are internationally recognised for their thought leadership, depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">We work on New Zealand's most significant and highly complex transactions, many of which have cross-border considerations. This includes transactions for major corporates, Government projects of national significance, and key infrastructure projects to help shape New Zealand.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Our values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Māhirahira, Excellence | Whai hiranga and Tenacity | Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Our Technology and Digital Team is an energetic group of technology specialists who are passionate about working at the cutting edge of change. Led by award-winning Partner, <a href=\"https://www.russellmcveagh.com/Our-People/Liz-Blythe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liz Blythe</a><span style=\"color: blue\">,</span>  this dynamic and experienced team routinely advises on New Zealand's most significant and complex technology transactions, as well as supporting some of the world's largest tech and digital companies in relation to their New Zealand ventures.  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">They support clients through ransomware attacks, advise on high-profile cross-industry initiatives to reduce cybercrime, assist clients to develop and implement exciting new biometric, AI and blockchain-based tools, support clients to execute complex multi-jurisdictional IT transformations and consult on business-critical IT disputes - no two days in this team are the same!</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Check out the team's most recent <a href=\"https://www.russellmcveagh.com/digital/techtrends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Digital Download</a> and hear more about the exciting and diverse range of work that this team undertakes.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">About the role</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic lawyer with strong private practice experience and 3-5 years PQE to join our Auckland based team.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Our team offers you the opportunity to get involved in cutting edge technology transactions and work closely with some of the world's most well-known technology companies, leading New Zealand financial services and energy institutions and suppliers and consumers of technology platforms and services across a wide range of industries. This work spans traditional IT, telecommunications and digital platforms, privacy and cybersecurity advisory, as well as emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning and blockchain-powered solutions.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">This is an outstanding opportunity to work in a uniquely close-knit team with a supportive and energetic culture, committed to developing your career.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> <br>If you are a lawyer with strong technology or general commercial experience in private practice, we would love to hear from you.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">About you</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">We're looking for:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">3-5 years' PQE</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Private practice experience in a top tier environment</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Legal experience in the following areas: </span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Technology procurement, supply, manufacturing, commercialisation and distribution</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Digital Platforms and e-commerce arrangements</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Outsourcing arrangements</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Intellectual property, privacy and data protection law</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Sale and purchase of technology assets / companies in the technology sector</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Commercial negotiation and drafting</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Great communication and interpersonal skills</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">A team player who is professional, vibrant and engaged with high levels of initiative and ambition</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">A creative thinker who strives for excellence in all that they do</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">How to apply</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">To apply, please submit your CV and transcript.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">We believe in enabling a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone.  Please click <a href=\"https://www.russellmcveagh.com/our-firm/diversity-inclusion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here</a> for further information about Russell McVeagh's diversity and inclusion vision and commitment.</span><br><br><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact – our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report captures our firm's progress on our commitment to helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand.  You can read our 2025 report, 'Contributing to Aotearoa New Zealand | Te Whai Koha ki Aotearoa' <a href=\"https://www.russellmcveagh.com/insights-news/2025-esg-overview/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here</a>.</span><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>For more information, or to have a confidential discussion about this position please email Sarah Carrel on <a href=\"mailto:[email protected]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">[email protected]</a> </p>",
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