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.

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Legal opportunities

Position		Location
Resource management solicitor - 4 to 7 years PQE		Wellington
Senior solicitor		Auckland
Intermediate litigation solicitor		Auckland
Corporate solicitor		Auckland

Resource management solicitor - 4 to 7 years PQE
Wellington office

Are you a resource management lawyer?  Would you like to further your career with a market leading team?  We’ve got the perfect role for you.

Buddle Findlay is a national leader in the resource management field.  With thriving practices in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, we act for a variety of high profile clients on significant projects and environmental law issues.

The Wellington team, which also advises extensively on Maori law issues, is seeking a talented and motivated resource management solicitor to join its expanding practice.  This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team, and to be exposed to challenging and interesting work.  We’d love to hear from you.

For further information please call Gen Lambert or send your CV and completed legal application form to:

Gen Lambert
Human Resources Administrator
Private & Confidential, Buddle Findlay, PO Box 2694, Wellington 6140
gen.lambert@buddlefindlay.com
04 499 4242
Applications close: No closing date
 Download legal application form

Senior solicitor
Auckland office

At Buddle Findlay we believe that our business is as much about people as it is about the law.  That is why we’ve created a culture where people can thrive both personally and professionally. 

We currently have an opportunity in our Auckland office for a senior level solicitor with 6 years plus post qualification experience to join our financial services team.  You will have specific experience in one or more of transactional banking and syndicated lending, capital markets, debt restructuring and insolvency and financial services law generally.  You’ll be working across a broad range of disciplines providing advice to local and international banks and financial institutions as well as public and private sector corporates. 

We are looking for a self starter with excellent analytical and drafting skills and the ability to provide pragmatic client focused solutions.  In return, 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 have the necessary experience and are eager to take the next challenging step in your legal career, then we would like to hear from you.

To apply for this position please send your CV to mel.potter@buddlefindlay.com or to find out more about this opportunity please contact: 

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

Intermediate litigation solicitor
Auckland office

Buddle Findlay is a leading national law firm with offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.  At Buddle Findlay we believe that our business is as much about the people as it is about the law.  That is why we have created a culture where people can thrive both personally and professionally.  We foster an open environment that gives you the opportunity to learn, as you work alongside colleagues who are experts in their fields.

Our Auckland office is looking for an intermediate commercial litigation solicitor with 3 to 4 years experience to join our litigation team.  As part of the team you will act for a range of clients on a variety of work including contractual disputes, competition, credit recovery and insolvency matters, corporate law issues and tax litigation.  Experience in tax litigation is not essential but would be an advantage. 

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 step up your career in an intellectually challenging and fast-paced environment, with great career prospects.

To find out more about this position please contact Mel Potter or to apply please send your cover letter, CV and completed legal application form to: 

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

Corporate solicitor
Auckland office

At Buddle Findlay we're demonstrating our commitment to ongoing growth by expanding our teams.  We currently have an exciting opportunity for a New Zealand qualified commercial solicitor to join our Auckland based corporate and commercial team. 

Some of the biggest corporate deals in the country are advised by this team.  Working closely with the partners, you will 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. 

Ideally you will have:

• 5 - 8 years post qualification experience in corporate law, with strong transactional work experience
• Solid New Zealand experience in a top tier law firm

This is your chance 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 ready to take the next challenging step in your career then we want to hear from you.

To find out more about this position please contact Mel Potter or to apply please send your CV and completed legal application form to: 

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

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