Corporate Solicitor

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland-based opportunity for a NZ-admitted solicitor with 2+ years' PQE in corporate/commercial law to join a top-tier M&A team. You will work on sophisticated transactions for NZ and international clients alongside senior practitioners.

The role offers exposure to market-leading deals, a collegial, high-performing environment and clear pathways for career progression within Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ.

Qualifications

• NZ admitted solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE in corporate/commercial law.
• Experience on M&A or corporate transactions is required.
• Commercially minded with client-facing experience and ability to manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on corporate and M&A transactions.
• Support acquisitions, disposals and investment deals.
• Assist with private equity and joint venture matters.
• Conduct transactional due diligence and documentation.
• Advise on regulatory and foreign investment requirements.
• Work directly with clients and senior deal teams.

Skills

M&A

Corporate/Commercial law

Client management

Legal research

Education

NZ solicitor admitted

Job description

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Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ – Auckland, North Island

Full time

3d ago , from Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ

About the role

If you’re a Corporate M&A lawyer ready to take the next step in your career, this is an opportunity to join one of Auckland’s most highly regarded corporate teams.

You’ll work alongside experienced practitioners on sophisticated transactions for an impressive mix of clients, including listed companies, private equity investors, international corporates, business owners and major investors.

The work is varied and high-value, spanning M&A, private equity, takeovers, joint ventures, merger clearances and foreign investment matters. You’ll gain exposure to complex transactions while working closely with clients and senior lawyers who are leaders in their field.

This would suit a lawyer who enjoys technically challenging work, has strong commercial instincts and wants to build their career within a genuinely high-performing team.

Benefits

• Work on market-leading M&A transactions
• Exposure to major NZ and international clients
• Learn from highly experienced corporate lawyers
• Excellent platform for career progression
• Collegial, high-performing team environment

Duties

• Advise clients on corporate and M&A transactions
• Support acquisitions, disposals and investment deals
• Assist with private equity and joint venture matters
• Conduct transactional due diligence and documentation
• Advise on regulatory and foreign investment requirements
• Work directly with clients and senior deal teams

Skills & experience

To be considered for this role, you will be a NZ admitted solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE gained in corporate/commercial law, ideally within a leading law firm or professional services environment.

You’ll have experience working on M&A or corporate transactions and possess strong technical and academic credentials.

You’ll be commercially minded, confident working with clients and able to manage your own workload with initiative. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues will also be important.

Most importantly, you’ll be ambitious, curious and motivated to continue developing your career within a sophisticated corporate practice.

Culture

People enjoy working in this team because the standards are high without the environment becoming overly corporate. You’ll work with smart, driven lawyers who genuinely enjoy what they do, while benefiting from a supportive and collaborative team where development is encouraged.

About the company

A leading New Zealand law firm with a strong national presence and international reach. The firm advises some of the country's most significant businesses and organisations and is recognised for its technical expertise, commercial approach and work on complex transactions.