Senior Legal Expert

4 days ago


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

About Our Firm

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts is a top-tier New Zealand law firm with a proud history of delivering exceptional results for our clients. We were named New Zealand's Law Firm of the Year 2024 by Chambers Partners, Asia Pacific.

Our firm is known for its technical excellence, but we're also valued advisers who listen and understand our clients' businesses before delivering the best commercial solutions.

Our Culture

We value respect, individuality, and teamwork, and we celebrate and invest in our staff. We promote a diverse workforce where everyone feels included, empowered, and encouraged to be their authentic selves.

We have offices in Auckland and Wellington, and connections to an international network through the Minter Ellison Legal Group, a leading firm in the Asia-Pacific.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Solicitor or Senior Associate with 5+ years' PQE in financial services practice from another top-tier law firm or financial institution. The ideal candidate will have experience with financial services regulatory issues, a commercial approach, strong academics, and technical skills.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, enabling them to develop strong relationships both internally and externally. They should also enjoy mentoring junior members of staff and demonstrating leadership qualities.

What We Offer

  • A highly collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities for career development and growth
  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment

About You

You should be a driven and ambitious professional with a passion for financial law. You will be part of a highly collaborative team that values respect, individuality, and teamwork.

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



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