Corporate Associate (4+PQE)

An exciting opportunity for a 4+ PQE Corporate Lawyer who is looking to relocate to New Zealand has just arrived! You will be working in corporate law that focuses on advisory and M&A for projects, renewable energy and infrastructure deals.

This role is a great chance to practice in a new country while gaining exposure to a different, diverse legal system.

Role
There is a chance to join a Corporate Advisory practice with one of the Legal 500 ranked firms in New Zealand.

Working with two well-known partners in the energy and infrastructure space, you'll have the chance to be at the forefront of transactions that help move the environmental and economic needle for their clients and for Aotearoa.

This is a broad role that requires someone to be genuinely interested in this area and have experience working with large clients on commercial projects.

As part of the team, you'll be heavily involved in all sorts of advisory and transactional matters including mergers, acquisitions, capital raisings, contract drafting for projects and suppliers, joint ventures and shareholder structures.

Highlights

• Dynamic and fast-paced environment - always something new to sink your teeth into
• Tangible and positive outcomes from the work you do
• Unique opportunity within the Wellington market
• Progressive firm, offering competitive remuneration and benefits enabling you to thrive

• Interesting and top-market work in a rapidly evolving commercial sector
• Help clients achieve ESG and emissions targets through renewable energy projects
• Award-winning progressive law firm invested in its people's success

Ideal candidate

• A Corporate Solicitor with 4+ PQE
• Can manage a varied caseload with a range of clients, and has the ambition and communication skills to further develop client relations
• Is commercially aware and knowledgeable about the current banking law landscape
• Has passion for the legal industry and willingness to learn in a new legal system format

What's on offer

• Working for a leading New Zealand firm
• An opportunity to develop an international reputation in the Corporate and Commercial practice area
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality work
• Engrained culture of flexible working
• First-rate career development opportunities
• Generous salary
• Excellent package including financial protection measures, well-being considerations and favourable holiday/leave entitlements

Apply now for immediate consideration contact Jules Grieve on 0131 460 7747/jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.