Banking & Finance Lawyer

6 days ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Russell McVeagh Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

About Russell McVeagh

Russell McVeagh is New Zealand's premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice. Our award-winning team of lawyers across Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau, Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara and Queenstown | Tahuna are internationally recognised for their thought leadership, depth of experience, and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories.

Our values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Māhirahira, Excellence | Whai hiranga and Tenacity | Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join New Zealand's leading banking and finance team based in Wellington. We are looking for a banking and finance solicitor with 3+ years' experience gained in New Zealand or overseas. You will be working closely with partners Guy Lethbridge, Tom Hunt and Sarah DeSourdy Hastings.

We will offer you first-class training and real opportunities to further develop your career in a supportive, collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment, working alongside New Zealand's leading lawyers.

About you

We would like to hear from you if you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing, and energetic team.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have 3+ years' legal experience in banking and finance;
  • Have a strong academic record;
  • Relish playing a key role in transactions;
  • Enjoy working collaboratively; and
  • Have strong technical and commercial abilities.

Benefits

We offer many employee benefits focused on supporting our people to succeed and thrive.

Some of these include:

  • Market leading remuneration package;
  • Relocation packages for overseas candidates;
  • Support, coaching, and targeted training and development programmes;
  • Annual wellness subsidy, phone allowance, and talent referral bonus incentives; and
  • Regular firm and team events.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and transcript.

We believe in enabling a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone. Please click here for further information about Russell McVeagh's diversity and inclusion vision and commitment.

Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact – our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report captures our firm's progress on our commitment to helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand. You can read our 2025 report, 'Contributing to Aotearoa New Zealand | Te Whai Koha ki Aotearoa' here.

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