Solicitor - Financial Services

2 weeks ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Minter Ellison Rudd Watts Full time

Join the Pinnacle of Financial Services Excellence - Elevate Your Career with MinterEllisonRuddWatts

Are you a dynamic and ambitious financial services lawyer ready to catapult your career to new heights? Look no further - an exceptional opportunity awaits you at MinterEllisonRuddWatts

Why Us? Embark on a thrilling journey with our esteemed Financial Services practice, distinguished by its rapid growth and unwavering commitment to excellence. Collaborate with industry luminaries, partners Lloyd Kavanagh and Jeremy Muir, and become an integral part of our thriving Auckland office.

Ranked consistently as Band 1 by Chambers Asia-Pacific and recognized by Legal 500 for Investment Funds, our Financial Services team regularly pioneers ground-breaking initiatives. From advising on diverse financial products and transactions to providing cutting-edge counsel on New Zealand's financial regulations, we are at the forefront of innovation. Our recent work includes retail and wholesale investment schemes, helping banks and insurers, fintechs and online platforms, and leading developments in cryptocurrency and digital tokens.

As a vital team member, you will be involved with advice and transactions across the financial services sector. Your expertise will be pivotal in addressing a spectrum of regulatory matters, ranging from climate-related disclosure to the prudential regulation of financial institutions.

About You Are you ready to shape the future of financial services law? We're seeking a candidate with 2-3 years of experience in general financial markets or corporate law, gained from a top-tier law firm or financial institution. Your robust commercial acumen, stellar academics, and exceptional technical skills will set you apart. What's more, your outstanding communication skills will be the catalyst for building enduring relationships, both internally and externally.

About us

MinterEllisonRuddWatts is a top tier New Zealand law firm with a proud 130 year history. Our vision is to be the firm of choice for leading clients and exceptional people. While we're known as technically excellent, we're also valued advisers that listen and understand our client's business before delivering the best commercial solution.

Every day we strive to live our value of Waka Eke Noa (respect individuality, work as one). We celebrate and invest in our team and are committed to creating a diverse workforce where all of our staff feel included, empowered and encouraged to be their unique, authentic selves. We understand the power that diversity creates, and our collaborative culture and desire to see our people thrive is what sets us apart.

We're proud to be a New Zealand law firm with a global outlook and reach. We have offices in Auckland and Wellington, and connections to an international network through the MinterEllison Legal Group, a leading firm in the Asia-Pacific.

How to Apply

We encourage expressions of interest from a diverse applicant pool, including applicants interested in discussing flexible work options.

Please click 'Apply Now' to register your profile with us and apply for this job. For further information please contact Emilia Bennett on

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