Quick Summary
The opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor or senior solicitor (two to six years' PQE) with corporate transactional experience to join a highly experienced team led by Nick Bragg and Sarah McEwan.
In this role you will be exposed to a wide variety of corporate matters with a focus on private and public mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets transactions, corporate advisory and governance matters.
This team works for a range of top domestic and international clients on interesting and complex corporate transactions including on some of the largest and most high-profile transactions in the New Zealand market, as well as working with New Zealand's start-up sector advising both investors and growth companies on making or taking early-stage capital investments.
What matters to us
We value people who bring a different perspective, who are passionate, curious and innovative. To be successful in this role, you will ideally:
- Have two to six years' PQE in corporate law with experience in M&A and corporate transactions
- Show a high level of attention to detail and an ability to learn quickly
- Be passionate about furthering your career in corporate law
- Enjoy working collaboratively within a supportive team
- Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and keen on developing yourself through continuous learning.
What we offer
A career with us gives you the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients within internationally recognised teams, alongside some of New Zealand's leading legal talent to shape the future of business in New Zealand. We offer a range of benefits that enable you to be the best you can be:
- An extensive professional development programme
- A range of leave benefits (including market-leading parental leave)
- Flexible working practices
- Regular social events, wellness initiatives, charity drives, and opportunities to join various committees
- Competitive remuneration, health insurance and an employee assistance programme.
Our culture and the focus on collaboration is the foundation of who we are. In joining us, you will feel valued, connected and supported. You will work in a collaborative environment where you can grow while feeling balanced in your personal and professional life. We bring the highest quality approach to everything we do and measure our success by the exceptional experiences we provide. Our purpose is to empower our people to be extraordinary and in turn, help our clients achieve extraordinary things.
Apply
If you would like to have a confidential discussion, feel free to reach out to Sarah or Nick (details on our website) or you can contact Jill McLisky
from our people and culture team on 09 363 0607 or at recruitment@buddlefindlay.com
If you would like to apply for the role, please apply directly using the link.
We look forward to you joining our team and being part of our success.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- April 24, 2026
- First seen
- May 6, 2026
- Last seen
- May 21, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 15
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 15%
- Scored at
- May 21, 2026
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