Senior Associate - Corporate, Auckland
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Bell Gully

Senior Associate - Corporate

  • Posted 4w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Auckland

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Senior Associate to join our market-leading corporate team in Auckland. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with one of New Zealand’s top-tier law firms, advising major domestic and international clients on complex corporate transactions.


About the Role


As a Senior Associate in our Corporate team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality legal advice across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. You will work closely with partners and clients on significant transactions while mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.


Your work will include advising on:


  • Private and public mergers and acquisitions
  • Corporate structuring and governance
  • Private equity and investment transactions
  • Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
  • Equity and debt capital market transactions


About You


We are looking for a commercially minded lawyer with strong technical ability and a collaborative approach.


You will ideally have:


  • 6–10 years’ PQE in corporate law from a leading law firm
  • Strong experience in M&A and corporate transactions
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client-management skills
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
  • The ability to mentor junior team members and manage workstreams independently.
  • Admission to practice in New Zealand (or eligibility to obtain admission)


What We Offer


  • Work on high-profile corporate transactions with leading partners and clients
  • A supportive, high-performing team culture
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits
  • Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on wellbeing


Apply


If you are looking to take the next step in your corporate law career within a top-tier New Zealand firm, we would love to hear from you.


Please submit your CV and academic transcript via the apply button or contact Kelly Price HR Advisor on 09 916 8878 for a confidential discussion.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Client Management
  • Corporate Transactions
  • Drafting
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Negotiation

Desired Soft Skills

  • Mentoring
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Proactive Mindset
  • Solutions-focused

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 📚 Career Break
  • 🤱 Extended Parental Leave
  • 🏛 Fully Paid Jury Service
  • 🏘 Work from Home
  • 🧕 Inclusive Workspace
  • 💯 Employee Mentoring Program
  • 🧠 Mental Health Workshops
  • 💚 Counselling Services
  • 💪 Physical Health Workshops
  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 🏥 Subsidised Health Insurance
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🛂 Visa Sponsorship
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🎖 Long Service Rewards
  • 📣 Referral Bonuses
  • 🚚 Relocation Support
  • 🏆 Performance Bonus
  • 🚘 Travel Reimbursement
  • 💻 Company Supplied Technology
  • 🖥 Computer Assistance
  • 📱 Discounted Phone or Internet Plans
  • 🚶 Ease Back to Work
  • 🍺 Free Drinks
  • 🍔 Free Food
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
  • 🍇 Fruit Box
  • 🍲 Meals Provided
  • Additional leave day
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  • 🌈 Rainbow Tick
  • 🌿 Indigenous Rights
  • 💰 Wage Equality
  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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