Corporate Solicitor

7 hours ago


Christchurch Central, New Zealand Chapman Tripp Full time

About the role

  • Top tier clients
  • Broad range of corporate/commercial work, including M&A, corporate governance, securities work and a full range of commercial arrangements
  • Working alongside the three Christchurch corporate/commercial partners – Nick Letham, Fiona Bennett and Hamish Foote

We are looking for a solicitor or senior solicitor to join our team in Christchurch, which is part of our successful national corporate/commercial team.

The team works with a diverse portfolio of corporate/commercial clients including listed issuers, large privately-owned corporates, co-operative companies and local and central government entities.  Our clients span all industries, including infrastructure, agribusiness, energy, logistics, retail, healthcare and retirement living and aged care.

This is a diverse and rewarding role and will suit a motivated self-starter, who enjoys collaboration and engaging directly with clients. The successful candidate will have exposure within commercial, M&A, securities and/or corporate governance work, and evidence a keen interest in progressing in the field.

If you are a talented solicitor with 4 to 6 years PQE, wanting a step up or a new challenge, we think we have the best team, work, culture and opportunity to develop your career.

Working with Chapman Tripp

  • Supportive office environment and leadership
  • Ongoing learning and development & formal mentoring programme
  • Comprehensive salary and benefits package including healthcare and annual wellbeing allowance
  • Range of interest groups, and regular team and firm events for connection

We are a collaborative workplace of smart, passionate and hardworking people, united by a commitment to excellence.  Work for Aotearoa New Zealand's largest legal partnership and enjoy a firm which has the resources and structures in place for you to do your best work, as well as people who are caring, inclusive and authentic.

(Please note, our offices are closed from 24/12 to 12/01 so your application will be reviewed but may not be responded to until after the 12th.)



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