Corporate Lawyer - Māori business

Chapman Tripp; Auckland; On-site; NZD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in New Zealand is seeking a corporate and commercial lawyer for their Auckland office. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and a desire to engage with Māori businesses and communities. The role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive and inclusive environment, along with a comprehensive salary package including healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working style

Supportive leadership

Ongoing learning and development

Comprehensive salary and benefits package including healthcare

Inclusive culture and team activities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial work required.
• Strong communication skills, with te reo Māori being advantageous.
• Motivation to work within Māori business sectors.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Partner of the Te Waka Ture group.
• Provide commercial legal advice and governance support.
• Build long-term client relationships within the Maori sector.

Skills

3+ years PQE

Excellent communication skills - te reo Māori advantageous

Commercially astute and client focused

Enthusiasm and drive to work with Māori business and communities

Good academic background

Job description

Our market-leading Te Waka Ture / Māori legal group are looking for a corporate and commercial lawyer to join the firm’s Auckland office. Te Waka Ture specialise in Māori law issues and provide commercial legal advice, including governance, to support iwi, hapū, Māori landowners, Māori businesses, and those looking to work alongside them.

We are looking for a motivated individual with experience in corporate and commercial work, ideally with exposure to working with iwi entities and Māori businesses – or a strong drive to enter this sector.

As the successful candidate, you will be working closely with Partner Te Aopare Dewes, the lead for our Te Waka Ture group. Te Aopare specialises in corporate structuring, governance, strategic and commercial advice and is recognised as a Leading Lawyer for Māori Law, Māori Land and Te Tiriti o Waitangi matters in Aotearoa.

You will be exposed to interesting and challenging work, and there will be scope for you to build your practice and long-term client relationships and to advance within the firm.

Relevant Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years PQE
• Good academic background
• Commercially astute and client focused
• Excellent communication skills - te reo Māori advantageous
• Enthusiasm and drive to work with Māori business and communities

Working with Chapman Tripp:

• Top-tier clients and work
• Flexible working style and supportive leadership
• Inclusive culture and team
• Ongoing learning and development & formal mentoring programme
• Comprehensive salary and benefits package including healthcare and annual wellbeing allowance
• Groups and activities to suit your interests: sports, arts & culture, regular team and firm events for connection

We are a collaborative workplace of smart, passionate and hardworking people, united by a commitment to excellence. Work for Aotearoa’s largest legal partnership and enjoy a firm which has the resources and structures in place for you to do your best work; as well as people who are caring, inclusive and authentic.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Sam Moodley [e-mail] or [phone].