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Our award-winning team of lawyers are internationally recognised for their thought leadership, depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories.  We have established offices in Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau and Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and a new office in Queenstown | Tāhuna.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Our values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Māhirahira, Excellence | Whai hiranga and Tenacity | Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together. </p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">About the team and the role</span></p>\n<p>Our Corporate partner, <a href=\"https://www.russellmcveagh.com/our-people/mei-fern-johnson/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mei Fern Johnson</a>, a market leader in the Corporate and Commercial fields, is looking for a corporate lawyer, interested in a broad Corporate and Commercial practice, ranging from M&amp;A, complex commercial contracting (including technology contracting), governance and corporate advisory, to join her team in Wellington or Auckland. </p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>The team acts for significant entities across the public and private sector.  In this role, you would be involved in general corporate and commercial advisory work, commercial contract drafting and procurement, across the energy, infrastructure, technology and social investment sectors, to name a few.   </p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>The team pride themselves on their solution-orientation, responsiveness and creativity to achieve client outcomes.  They support and push each other to keep learning, developing and providing top quality advice.  We're looking for a team player who will thrive in that environment and who is as excited about the work we do as we are! </p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">About you</span></p>\n<p>We are looking for a solicitor with:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 -6 years' corporate and/or commercial legal experience </li>\n<li>Experience working with contracts</li>\n<li>Great attention to detail and problem-solving skills</li>\n<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>\n<li>Strong spirit of service and client servicing skills</li>\n<li>Strong academic record</li>\n<li>Above all, a willingness to learn, develop, and keep challenging themselves</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Benefits</span></p>\n<p>We offer a range of benefits designed to support our people to perform at their best:</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Wellbeing support</span><span> </span>– An annual allowance to invest in what matters most to you, alongside access to confidential counselling services and a range of wellbeing resources.</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Flexible working</span><span> </span>– Support to work your way, including a home office allowance to help set you up for success wherever you work.</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Family support</span><span> </span>– Generous parental leave and structured support to help you transition into and out of parenthood with confidence.</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Making life easier</span><span> </span>– Public transport benefit through our employee platform, plus late-night travel support and meals when you need it.</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Time off, your way</span><span> </span>– The flexibility to swap public holidays to suit your cultural celebration preferences, and the option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave.</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Tools to thrive</span><span> </span>– High-quality, firm-provided technology, including a mobile and plan, so you can stay connected and do your best work.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">How to apply</span></p>\n<p>To apply, please submit your CV and transcript.</p>\n<p>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.<br><br>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>.</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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