Law Clerk (Jan 2028)

SANITI - Student Association of Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology Inc; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Sign-on bonus

Relocation allowance

Annual wellness subsidy

Team charity days and events

Job summary

Russell McVeagh is inviting law graduates to join its 2028 law clerk programme in Auckland. The role offers exposure to Government, Competition and Regulation, Real Estate, Banking and Finance, and Litigation teams.

You will be supported through induction, a 12-month development programme, and ongoing training to transition from university to professional life. Ideal candidates are in the final year of their law degree, plan to finish by 2027, and be ready to start in early 2028, with a strong

Qualifications

• Candidate must be in the last year of their law degree and plan to complete studies by end of 2027.
• Available to start in early 2028.
• Strong academic record.
• Demonstrates drive, ambition and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Work with leading lawyers on significant cases and transactions.
• Participate in a comprehensive induction programme and a 12-month law clerk development programme.
• Engage in ongoing training and develop professional skills.
• Build a wide network of peers and seniors to support career growth.

Skills

Commercial law

Regulatory law

Communication skills

Ambition

Education

Law degree (final year)

Job description

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 | Tamaki Makaurau, Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara and the South Island | Te Waipounamu are internationally recognised for their thought leadership, depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories.

Our values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Mahirahira, Excellence | Whai hiranga and Tenacity | Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together.

About the opportunity

We have exciting opportunities for law graduates to join our 2028 law clerk programmes based in Auckland.

Possible practice areas include:

Government, Competition and Regulation

Our market-leading teams are recognised both locally and internationally as experts in their field for their seamless, forward-thinking, expert and strategic advice on various matters.The team advises on market studies, litigation, investigations, commercial advisory, merger filings, and law reform, providing an integrated approach for significant New Zealand and multinational organisations.Their work is diverse and some of the most challenging and complex in the market.

Real Estate & Construction

Our market-leading Real Estate and Construction team provides advice to New Zealand's most sophisticated property investors and developers, including leading domestic and overseas funds, property institutions and corporate property owners/occupiers on their most important projects. The team advises on commercial leasing, property development and major subdivisions, as well as land acquisitions, hotel management arrangements, and the agricultural and forestry sectors.

Banking and Finance

Our Banking and Finance team leads the market in debt capital markets, project finance, financial markets regulation, and corporate and acquisition finance. We advise on large bank funding work; on numerous warehouse and term securitisations; sustainability-linked and proceeds-based green borrowing; and our project finance team advises on key national infrastructure projects.

Litigation

Our market-leading Litigation practice is at the forefront of the New Zealand legal market for dispute resolution. Our lawyers advise New Zealand's biggest corporates across a wide range of sectors, on complex disputes including large cross-border and NZX listed matters, significant class actions, major construction project disputes, and insolvency and restructuring litigation.

As a law clerk at Russell McVeagh you will:

• Work with some of the leading lawyers in Aotearoa New Zealand on some of the most significant cases and transactions;
• Be supported as you transition from university to your professional life, including with your professional studies and admission to the Bar;
• Participate in a comprehensive induction programme, 12 months law clerk development programme and ongoing training;
• Have a wide network of peers and seniors to lean on; and
• Have a meaningful and enjoyable start of your career.

Law clerkships at Russell McVeagh will provide you with fantastic opportunities for growth while you are involved in a variety of interesting work in our supportive, collaborative and social environment.

About you

We are looking for students who are in the last year of their law degree (planning to finish university studies by the end of 2027 and be available to start in early 2028) and have:

• A strong interest in commercial law;
• A strong interest in Government, Competition and Regulation as a practice area;
• A strong academic record;
• Drive, ambition, and a positive attitude;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
• Share our values of Respect, Curiosity, Excellence and Tenacity.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of employee benefits focused on supporting our law clerks to succeed and thrive, some of which include:

• Competitive remuneration package;
• Sign-on bonus;
• Relocation allowance if transferring cities;
• Support, coaching, and considered training and development programmes to assist with your transition into the workforce;
• Annual wellness subsidy; and
• Team charity days, sports days, annual ball, and regular team events.

We believe in enabling a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone.

Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact – and our 2025 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.