Corporate Commercial Lawyer

Stellar Recruitment Pty; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading New Zealand corporate and commercial law firm in Christchurch invites an experienced lawyer to join its corporate and commercial team. You will work on matters for founders, investors, boards and established businesses, spanning M&A, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements, and commercial contracts.

You will have ownership of matters, direct client exposure, and collaboration with Partners and senior lawyers, with a culture supportive of growth and development within a sophisticated

Qualifications

• NZ admitted solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE in corporate and/or commercial law.
• Strong drafting skills and ability to advise on a range of corporate matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on corporate and commercial matters.
• Support mergers, acquisitions and business sales.
• Advise on shareholder and joint venture arrangements.
• Assist with business structuring and investment matters.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Job description

About the role

Looking for a corporate and commercial role that gives you quality work, genuine responsibility and a great lifestyle? We’re working with a leading New Zealand law firm seeking an experienced lawyer to join its Christchurch-based corporate and commercial team.

You’ll work on a diverse range of matters for founders, investors, boards and established businesses. The work spans M&A, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements, business structuring, private equity, commercial contracts and broader corporate advisory work.

Importantly, this isn’t a role where you’ll simply be supporting from the sidelines. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of matters, work directly with clients and collaborate closely with experienced Partners and senior lawyers.

The team is open to lawyers with different corporate and commercial backgrounds, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to broaden their experience while continuing to develop their technical and commercial capability.

Benefits

• High-quality corporate and commercial work
• Direct client exposure and genuine responsibility
• Strong career development and Partner support
• Flexible working and a focus on wellbeing
• Christchurch lifestyle with a leading national firm

Duties

• Advise clients on corporate and commercial matters
• Support mergers, acquisitions and business sales
• Advise on shareholder and joint venture arrangements
• Assist with business structuring and investment matters
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements
• Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders

Skills & experience

To be considered for this role, you will be a NZ admitted solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE in corporate and/or commercial law.

You’ll have strong drafting skills and experience advising clients across a range of corporate or commercial matters. Exposure to M&A, private equity, shareholder arrangements, commercial contracts or business structuring would be advantageous.

You’ll bring sound commercial judgement, strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly. Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys working collaboratively, is comfortable taking ownership of matters and is motivated to to continue developing within a sophisticated corporate and commercial practice.

Culture

People enjoy working in this team because it combines high-quality work with a genuinely supportive environment. You’ll work alongside experienced lawyers who are approachable and invested in your development, with a collaborative culture where people are encouraged to contribute and take ownership.

About the company

A leading New Zealand corporate and commercial law firm with offices across the country. The firm advises a diverse range of businesses, investors and private clients and is recognised for its commercially focused advice, quality work and commitment to developing its people.