Corporate Lawyer

5 days ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Mallett Partners Full time

Mallett Partners is a leading New Zealand corporate and commercial practice in which you will undertake top-tier corporate work in an environment that values your individuality and supports your professional growth. The firm is committed to developing its lawyers and offering high-quality work within a collaborative culture of intelligent, motivated individuals who genuinely care for and support one another.

The firm regularly acts on high profile transactions and is well regarded in the market for its commercial approach to resolving legal issues. With a pro-active approach to problem solving, the firm prides itself on providing top tier legal advice to some of New Zealand's leading corporates and high net worth families. The firm has an enviable reputation and advises clients throughout New Zealand and internationally with a uniquely personal service designed to achieve inspired and sustainable business outcomes.

Mallett Partners specialise in local and cross-border mergers and acquisitions and regularly advises on both inbound and outbound transactions, often working closely with the country's top tier firms and corporate advisory practices. The firm and its directors are ranked in the leading global directories, including Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

Based in Wellington, you will work with corporate directors Matthew Mallett, Daniel Croft, and Luke Walker who all have extensive national top-tier experience. You will be actively encouraged to build your profile, skill set and client base, with a genuine opportunity to progress to a director role in due course.

The position will have a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions. However, the successful candidate will also be encouraged and enabled to work across other corporate and commercial areas. You will bring experience and expertise with respect to all or some of the following areas:

  • mergers and acquisitions
  • corporate restructuring
  • joint ventures and strategic alliances
  • receiverships
  • securities law
  • shareholder arrangements
  • corporate governance

This role is full-time, but the firm is flexible in the way it operates, and part-time or flexible working options will be considered. The firm offers a competitive market salary in line with top-tier salaries as well as a discretionary bonus scheme and other incentives.

What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu

  • 3-8 years of post-admission experience
  • Mergers and acquisitions experience
  • Excellent technical and interpersonal skills
  • An ability to work through complex issues with great organisational skills
  • An enthusiastic and proactive approach to work
  • Qualified in New Zealand or a Commonwealth jurisdiction with a strong academic record

Please note, while 3-8 PQE is the ideal range, those that have more or less experience will be considered.

Apply Now | Tono ināianei

Robert Walters is exclusively partnering with Mallett Partners and Apryl Burgess is managing the recruitment of this position. If you are a well-balanced high achiever who enjoys undertaking challenging and rewarding legal projects,

Apply Now. Or, for a confidential discussion, please call
Apryl on or email

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact
Apryl Burgess on

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