Senior Lawyer

16 hours ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Cavell Leitch Full time

We are a Christchurch-based law firm, and over the past century we have built a reputation for maintaining close and dependable relationships with our clients. Cavell Leitch is on a journey - we want to be known for providing the most dependable advice and best client service in our industry. We are here to help our clients, not make it harder, and we do this by delivering straight-up legal solutions that empower people to move forward with confidence. We’re looking for like-minded people to join us on this journey.

**The role**:
Due to a busy and growing practice, we have an opportunity for a Lawyer, with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE, to join our Business and Commercial team. In this full-time role, you will be expected to provide a high level of legal advice, support and service to clients. The role is best suited to someone with a passion for commercial work, an energy for learning, and a strong drive for delivering the best client experience.
- Have experience with business acquisitions and disposals, financing, and commercial agreements (e.g., supply and distribution agreements) generally. Commercially minded applicants who may have experience in all of the mentioned areas but wishes to specialise in business law are also encouraged to apply.
- Be exposed to a range of industries including health, agribusiness, retirement, distribution, and manufacturing, including exciting opportunities to work alongside and grow with a number of start-ups as a long-term adviser and mentor.
- Be focused on delivering great client service by being a great communicator and by taking an empathetic approach to dealing with a wide range of clients.
- Be well-organised and efficient, managing priorities and deadlines effortlessly to meet the clients’ needs in a cost-effective manner.
- Be able to work relatively independently but still with the team’s needs at heart.
- Be very reliable and self-motivated, and keen to drive your learning & development by taking advantage of the varied opportunities which Cavell Leitch provides.
- Have strong people skills and enjoy generating a great team spirit. Having a good sense of humour and being supportive to your teammates will also help you to become a core part of the business team.
- Be interested in actively identifying and leveraging opportunities to grow the firm’s client base in line with the firm’s strategic direction.
- Be keen to keep up to date with the legislative requirements and changes within the commercial law practise area and work undertaken.

The expectation is that you will genuinely care about our (your) clients and be there to make a difference in their lives. We care about your development, and we are committed to creating a supportive work/life experience that suits all our people. We offer a variety of rewards in terms of service, leave and remuneration. Health and wellbeing are prioritised in several ways to suit people’s particular preferences, needs and abilities. At Cavell Leitch you will have the opportunity to join our connected culture, build a long-term career and grow your expertise. We offer very competitive salary/benefits packages with a strong social scene and wider community engagement/involvement.

We think we’re a bit different from other law firms. We believe that if you’re spending a large part of your life working, it should be with an award-winning law firm committed to growth in a vibrant and rewarding culture. If your values align with ours, we would love to hear from you.

**Contact us**:

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