Lead Financial Lawyer

4 days ago


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

About Us

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts is a leading New Zealand law firm with a 130-year history of excellence. We were named New Zealand's Law Firm of the Year 2024 by Chambers Partners, Asia Pacific.

Our vision is to be the firm of choice for leading clients and exceptional people. We strive to deliver commercially focused solutions that meet our clients' unique needs.

Our Team

We are a collaborative team that values respect, individuality, and teamwork. We celebrate and invest in our staff, promoting 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 Role

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. Experience with financial services regulatory issues is essential, along with a commercial approach, strong academics, and technical skills.

The ideal 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide expert legal advice on financial services regulatory issues
  • Collaborate with colleagues to deliver commercially focused solutions
  • Mentor junior members of staff and demonstrate leadership qualities
  • Participate in business development activities

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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