Solicitor - Resource Management, Environment and Infrastructure

23 hours ago

Auckland CBD, New Zealand Buddle Findlay Full time

Shape the future of resource management law with Buddle Findlay

Are you a solicitor with 1–5 years' PQE who's passionate about resource management, infrastructure, and environmental law? Do you thrive on intellectually challenging work and want to make a real impact on the future of Aotearoa? If you're curious, commercially minded, and eager to develop your career in a collaborative, high-performing team, we want to hear from you.

Why join our RMA team?

At Buddle Findlay, you'll work alongside some of New Zealand's leading legal talent, gaining exposure to a broad range of litigation, project, and advisory matters. Our Auckland-based RMA team, led by Jennifer Caldwell and Vanessa Evitt, is renowned for its expertise and supportive culture. You'll be involved in high-profile infrastructure projects, complex environmental disputes, and strategic advisory work for a diverse range of clients - including corporates, government agencies, and community groups.

About us

We are a full-service commercial law firm with three offices, 46 partners and 360 employees.  Our culture and the focus on collaboration is the foundation of who we are and in joining us, you will feel valued, connected and supported.  You will work in an inclusive environment where you can grow while feeling balanced in your personal and professional life.  We bring the highest quality approach to everything we do and measure our success by the exceptional experiences we provide.  Our purpose is to empower our people to be extraordinary and in turn, help our clients achieve extraordinary things.

What we offer:

  • Exceptional training and mentorship from partners and senior lawyers
  • Opportunities to get involved in intellectually stimulating, meaningful work
  • Top-tier remuneration and additional leave entitlements
  • Extensive social, wellbeing, and career progression initiatives.

About the opportunity

This is a rare chance for a solicitor with 1–5 years' PQE to join our Auckland-based RMA team. You'll be supported to deliver your best work, with ongoing training and development to help you grow as a lawyer and as a person. You'll work on a variety of matters, including resource consent applications, plan changes, infrastructure projects, environmental litigation, and strategic advice.

What matters to us

We value people who bring fresh perspectives, who are passionate, curious, and innovative. To be successful in this role, you will ideally be:

  • A solicitor with 1–5 years' PQE, with experience or a keen interest in resource management, infrastructure, or environmental law
  • A self-starter who is motivated, eager to learn, and quick to pick up complex concepts
  • Someone who thrives in strong team-based environment
  • Interested in progressing your career in RMA law and making a difference in New Zealand

Apply

If you have a genuine interest in resource management, infrastructure, and environmental law, and can see yourself joining a dynamic team to be immersed in the work we do, please send your CV, covering letter and academic transcript to our talent acquisition specialist

We look forward to welcoming you to our team and being part of your success.

Together we grow, Ka tipu tahi tatau.

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