Current Opportunities | Working Here | Buddle Findlay

If you're looking for a challenging role with a law firm that is progressive, dynamic and at the forefront of the legal profession - look no further.

When you join us you'll experience the genuine team structure that is at the heart of the Buddle Findlay approach. The sort of teamwork that brings out the best in everyone, encouraging the sharing of ideas, workloads and responsbilities and capitalising on our varied talents and strengths.

An application form must be completed for all vacancies advertised under legal and non-legal opportunities. If you wish to submit your CV for a position not listed here, please complete the appropriate form or contact us to discuss future opportunities.

legal application form

non-legal application form

These application forms are not applicable to the university recruitment programme.

Legal opportunities

Position		Location
Litigation solicitor		Auckland
Banking and finance solicitor		Wellington
Commercial property solicitor		Wellington
Intermediate tax solicitor		Auckland
Property solicitor		Auckland
Solicitors		Christchurch
Corporate/commercial solicitors		Auckland
Property solicitor		Auckland
Banking and finance solicitor		Auckland

Litigation solicitor
Auckland office

At Buddle Findlay we believe our success is driven by the people who work here and a culture where you can thrive both personally and professionally. We foster an open environment which gives you the opportunity to learn as you work alongside colleagues who are experts in their fields.

We currently have an opportunity in our Auckland office for an intermediate commercial litigation solicitor with 3-4 years experience. As part of the team you will act for a range of clients on a variety of work including contractual disputes, competition and corporate law issues and credit recovery and insolvency matters.

If you are a self starter with excellent analytical skills and the ability to provide pragmatic and client focused solutions then we would like to hear from you. In return we offer you the opportunity to work with some of the firms’ top clients in a challenging role for a firm that values its people.

For more information please contact Mel Glen or send your CV and completed legal application form to:

Mel Glen
Human Resources Adviser
Private & Confidential, Buddle Findlay, PO Box 1433, Auckland 1140
mel.glen@buddlefindlay.com
0-9-357 1857
Applications close: No closing date
Download legal application form

Banking and finance solicitor
Wellington office

The Wellington business services team is looking for a high performer to join their banking and finance team. You must have between 2 and 5 years post admission experience and be eager to step up to the challenge that such a position would present.

As a member of our banking and finance team you will work with lawyers from a broad range of disciplines to provide advice to local and international banks and financial institutions as well as public and private sector corporates. Our work covers all aspects of corporate finance including developing and implementing tax efficient and commercially effective structures for financing transactions, corporate mergers and acquisitions and business operations. You will have the opportunity to achieve your career goals with colleagues who are experts in banking and finance law and to enjoy the benefits of a supportive team environment within a firm that values its people.

For more information please contact Rachel Halfpenny or send your CV and completed legal application form to

Rachel Halfpenny
Human Resources Manager
Private & Confidential, Buddle Findlay, PO Box 2694, Wellington 6140
rachel.halfpenny@buddlefindlay.com
0-4-498 7313
Applications close: No closing date
Download legal application form

Commercial property solicitor
Wellington office

Our Wellington office seeks an enthusiastic solicitor, with 3 - 5 years experience, to join its commercial property team.

Working in our busy property team, you will work with a range of clients on commercial property transactions as well as development and construction, leasing and land-related advice.

The benefits of the role will be responsibility, where you can take ownership of client files and work on your own, but also be part of a small collegiate team where communication and learning is important. In addition to those intangible benefits, a competitive remuneration and benefits package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

For more information please contact Rachel Halfpenny or send your CV and completed legal application form to

Intermediate tax solicitor
Auckland office

Are you an energetic team player with a desire to succeed in an intellectually challenging and fast-paced environment? If you have 2-5 years experience as a tax practitioner, excellent analytical and communication skills, transactional experience, and an accounting background then we would like to hear from you.

Our tax team works directly with major clients, leading lawyers from a broad range of disciplines, accountants and senior tax specialists. Our work includes developing and implementing tax efficient and commercially effective structures for financing transactions, corporate mergers and acquisitions and business operations, strategic advisory work, tax disputes and binding ruling applications.

Working directly for Neil Russ and Tony Wilkinson, you will have the opportunity to achieve your career goals with colleagues who are experts in taxation law and to enjoy the benefits of a supportive team environment within a firm that values its people.

For more information please contact Mel Glen or send your CV and completed legal application form to:

Property solicitor
Auckland office

We are looking for a property solicitor with extensive leasing experience to join our commercial property team. We need an enthusiastic, confident solicitor with a drive to succeed and a passion for property law. Do you have 4-6 years post qualification experience? Are you looking for your next career move?

As a member of the property team you will be involved in some of the country's most exciting and high profile developments and will need to step up to the challenges this level of work presents. You must be willing to take responsibility for significant client relationships, be eager to develop junior members of the team and ready to step up your career in the property arena.

For more information please contact Mel Glen or send your CV and completed legal application form to:

Solicitors
Christchurch office

Our Christchurch office is looking for solicitors with a variety of experience and skills to join their busy practice.

Working in this office provides excellent opportunities for a mixture of commercial work and exposure to partners with varied commercial practises. The office has a strong collegiate approach to work and offers support and encouragement to solicitors wanting to progress and demonstrate their talents.

We are looking for solicitors in the following areas:

Commercial (we are interested in hearing from practitioners with 4+ years experience)
Prosecution (this is a part-time role and we are interested in hearing from solicitors with around 5 years prosecution experience).

The generic skills that our solicitors require are:

Excellent analytical skills
Drafting skills
The ability to provide commercially and client focused advice
The ability to work in a team environment

We will give you the opportunity to manage your own client files, negotiate and prepare agreements, develop client relationships, take responsibility for your own work, and enjoy the benefits of a small supportive team environment within a firm that values its people. An excellent remuneration package, benefits and training are also provided.

For more information please contact Rachel Halfpenny or send your CV and completed legal application form to:

Corporate/commercial solicitors
Auckland office

We are looking for experienced commercial solicitors to join our busy corporate and commercial team. The ideal candidates will have 3 or more years of post admission experience in corporate law. Some of the biggest corporate deals in the country are advised on by this team – a team which you can be a part of.

Working directly with partners, successful candidates would be involved with a range of clients on mergers and acquisitions, public takeovers, private equity and venture capital transactions, joint ventures and consortium arrangements, stock exchange compliance, management buyouts, restructurings and securities offerings.

We offer you the opportunity to work with some of the firm’s top clients and achieve your career goals with colleagues who are experts in their fields. If you are a self starter with excellent analytical and drafting skills we want to hear from you.

If you have the necessary credentials and are eager to take the next challenging step in your legal career, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

For more information please contact Mel Glen or send your CV and completed legal application form to:

Property solicitor
Auckland office

We are looking for a practitioner to join our commercial property team. We need an enthusiastic, confident solicitor with a drive to succeed and a passion for property law. You will need to demonstrate a proficiency in both property and property finance law. Do you have 3 - 5 years post qualification experience? Are you looking for your next career move?

If this sounds like you then please contact Mel Glen to discuss this opportunity further:

Banking and finance solicitor
Auckland office

The Auckland financial services team is looking for a high performer to join their banking and finance team. You must have between 2 and 5 years post admission experience and be eager to step up to the challenge that such a position would present.

As a member of our financial services team you will work with lawyers from a broad range of disciplines to provide advice to local and international banks and financial institutions as well as public and private sector corporates. Our work covers all aspects of corporate finance including developing and implementing tax efficient and commercially effective structures for financing transactions, corporate mergers and acquisitions and business operations. You will have the opportunity to achieve your career goals with colleagues who are experts in banking and finance law and to enjoy the benefits of a supportive team environment within a firm that values its people.

For more information please contact Mel Glen or send your CV and completed legal application form to:

Legal opportunities

Litigation solicitor Auckland office

Banking and finance solicitor Wellington office

Commercial property solicitor Wellington office

Intermediate tax solicitor Auckland office

Property solicitor Auckland office

Solicitors Christchurch office

Corporate/commercial solicitors Auckland office

Property solicitor Auckland office

Banking and finance solicitor Auckland office

Litigation solicitor
Auckland office

Banking and finance solicitor
Wellington office

Commercial property solicitor
Wellington office

Intermediate tax solicitor
Auckland office

Property solicitor
Auckland office

Solicitors
Christchurch office

Corporate/commercial solicitors
Auckland office

Property solicitor
Auckland office

Banking and finance solicitor
Auckland office