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To list an employment opportunity, contact Auckland District Law Society on:
Phone : 09 303 5270
Fax: 09 309 3726
Email: reception@adls.org.nz

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  • Corporate Associate - Christchurch: A rare chance to join a top Christchurch firm at Associate level. Bring your 5+ years pqe in a general range of corporate and commercial law to this firm and you will enjoy a high quality of work, opportunities to grow and an attractive work/life balance. You will have excellent communication skills and your technical skills will be first rate. Securities experience is a bonus. To find out more call us today for a confidential discussion!
  • Intermediate Commercial and Private Client Solicitor – Christchurch: Do you want the ability to work autonomously while still having the support of the wider firm network? This position is for the branch office of a large Christchurch firm and they need someone with excellent marketing and client relationship skills to work with the existing client base and grow the Practice. The ideal applicant will have at least 3 years pqe in Commercial and Private Client work and will be a true self starter. Call now to find out more!
  • Family Lawyers – Christchurch: Multiple roles available for experienced family lawyers in Christchurch firms. These are great opportunities for lawyers with at least 2 years and up to 6 years pqe in all aspects of family law. If you are dedicated and passionate about this area of law and you would like to explore your options then call us today for a confidential discussion and make the future happen for you!
  • Employment Solicitors – Wellington and Christchurch: Due to the recent rise in employment law matters we have law firms in both Wellington and Christchurch seeking experienced employment lawyers. You will have a strong foundation in employment law – it may already be your specialisation or it may be a significant part of what you do and you’re seeking to take it further. You will have the opportunity to work alongside respected individuals in this area and grow and develop your skills. If you are interested in a confidential discussion about these opportunities then call us today
Contact     jobs@lawstaff.co.nz    09 377 2248
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  • General Practitioner – CBD or Northland: Our client is a small fi rm seeking a general practitioner with 5-7 years pqe but would consider someone with a minimum of 3 years pqe. This role would suit either a senior practitioner who wants to work as a consultant or an intermediate solicitor seeking future partnership opportunities. Experience in Trusts, Wills and Estates, Conveyancing and Commercial Property is required. You must be technically profi cient, highly organised and able to manage fi les autonomously. Well supported, collegial and friendly environment. A change for the good is just a phone call away!
  • Corporate Solicitor – Auckland: Are you a senior solicitor or associate-level corporate lawyer looking to make your next move? Do you have a strong background in M & A and/or securities work? If you’ve answered yes on both counts, we want to speak to you so don’t delay – call now, fi nd out more, and get the job search moving!
  • Tax Litigators – Auckland and Tauranga: If you are a confident, technically competent solicitor with 4+ years tax litigation experience and are seeking an exciting opportunity in-house with a high profile public governmental body then we would like to hear from you! An ability to read company fi nancials and a thorough  understanding of how companies are established is essential. Cross-border transactional experience is desirable. These roles are challenging and the work is exciting including matters that relate to money laundering and tax evasion. Make it happen – call us now!
  • Senior In-House Counsel – Wellington: Our client is a high profi le government agency who seeks a dynamic and confident individual with strong public and private sector experience to lead a team of four legal in-house professionals. Polished legal skills and presentation a must as the successful person will be required to present
    at Board level. If you believe that you have the X-factor, possess great leadership skills and have excellent technical legal expertise, don’t delay - APPLY NOW!!
Contact     jobs@lawstaff.co.nz    09 377 2248
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  • Solicitors Junior and Senior Local Government/RM, Hamilton: It is really buzzing in Hamilton bringing lots of opportunities to join a growing area of this fi rm’s practice.
    Big fi rm experience ideal for this top fi rm. Ref: EB4258.
  • Seeking Partnership? Auckland Senior Solicitor – step up now! Walk straight into a busy and thriving property practice. Take over from a partner who wants to be less
    involved. Client base not necessary. Professional relaxed atmosphere. Four-fi ve years plus PQE. Ref: JE4207.
  • Solicitor – Property, Trusts, Wills, Estates and Commercial Two-three years PQE, Auckland:  A mid sized fi rm with a great reputation and presence. A good variety of work.Opportunity to start taking on more challenging commercial work. Ref: JE4351
  • Solicitor – Family, Litigation and Private Client, Botany: You will love a variety of work and be keen on looking after your client’s legal needs. Focus on family law, family
    protection and litigation work. Three-five years experience ideal. Ref: JE4163.
  • Solicitor – Property and Commercial Property Three-four years PQE, Tauranga: Being a partner in Tauranga will give you a balance between great quality work and an enjoyable lifestyle. Make the move now and be groomed for partnership. Ref: JE4205.
  • Solicitor Family Law Growing firm, lots of opportunity South Auckland: If you have secondary or lead provider status this is an opportunity not to be missed in a progressive,well-established, people orientated fi rm will certainly open all the doors for career success. Ref: EB4341
Contact     jobs@legalpersonnel.co.nz    09 359 9244
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  • Partnership Opportunities! - Auckland CBD: Are you seeking a step into partnership? We have some exciting prospects to progress within established commercial practices - one is with a sole practitioner, and one within a small firm. You are competent in commercial/property or litigation and have a solid client base. Ref P-0610, P-0630
  • Junior/Intermediate Litigator - Tax & Commercial - Auckland CBD: Litigators with 1-4 years PQE - are you looking for a challenging big firm role? If you have great litigation experience and good academics, this could be for you. 50/50 tax, and general commercial litigation, tax experience not a requirement. Ref P-0689
  • Junior/Intermediate Commercial Property Solicitor - CBD: Opportunities in this area are currently rare, and this is a good one! Work for a top tier national firm, you will need good experience in commercial property, with 2-5 years' PQE and strong academics, permanent role. Ref P-0677 and P-0694
  • Commercial / Property Solicitor - South Auckland: Are you seeking a career in general practice?  Future partnership is a real possibility.  You have at least 4 years PQE and are experienced in commercial, property and trusts.  Preferably you have a client base of your own although this is not essential.  Modern offices, ample parking, a great team! Ref P-0674
  • Senior Relationship Property Solicitor – Auckland CBD: This boutique corporate and commercial law fi rm is well recognised and respected. They wish to add Relationship Property to their expertise and are interested in hearing from Senior Relationship Property solicitors. You have some client base of your own, and are looking for a role that will give you more autonomy, recognition and reward. You will gain from this firm’s profile, existing commercial clients, and the opportunity to grow a practice. Ref P-0561

For therse jobs and more, please phone Jill Pitches or Jackie Mulligan on (09) 376 9629 or visit www.mckenzieellis.co.nz

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Do you want to expand your horizons ? 

  • COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: Are you looking for better quality work, more autonomy but great development opportunities? Our client has an excellent opportunity for a driven and commercially orientated solicitor with 3 to 5 years PQE experience in Commercial Property. Working across a broad range of transactions, this role will keep your professional development on track, while working with a fun team! Ref: 21271 
  • COMMERCIAL SOLICITOR: Optimisim returns to the market, our client is responding to an increase in requirements for M&A and general commercial advice. This is an opportunity that you cannot over look if your career aspirations drive you to work on complex and significant deals! You have gained a good technical grounding, being 3
    to 4 years PQE but are looking to work on a better quality of transaction! Ref: 21228 
  •  BANKING & FINANCE: High profile firm seeking senior lawyer with excellent general finance and/or insolvency/restructuring experience. Ideally you will have spent over 6 years working in a institutional finance practice either in NZ, Australia or UK. Leasing or DCM experience would be an advantage. Ref: 17674 
  •  PARTNERS: We have number of opportunities with leading firms for someone on the fast track to partnership. You will be a partner/senior associate with a loyal client
    following and the nous to build this further in a well resourced, highly successful firm. Discretion assured - the future you imagined awaits. Ref: 21373 
  •  LITIGATION: Specialist insurance and general commercial litigation practice with international profile seeks an intermediate or senior lawyer to join its busy and cohesive
    team. Enjoy great work and a supportive team environment. Current practising certificate required. Ref: 11905 

Please apply by visiting www.momentum.co.nz and entering the relevant reference number on the home page.  Alternatively, email your CV to jobs@momentum.co.nz quoting the reference number or for further information in strict confidence, please contact Kathryn Cross BMus LLB or Rachel Bush on (09) 306 5500

Contact     jobs@momentum.co.nz    09 306 5500
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Law Staff
Senior Trust Solicitor - In House role

This NZ Company has built a solid reputation across international and domestic based professional groups providing independent advice and service regarding the formation and administration of companies and trusts. A newly created role in their Auckland offi ce now exists for a motivated individual with min 5 years pqe, Trust experience, strong commercial acumen and previous company administration experience to join their team. We seek a proven team player with drive, ambition, enthusiasm and a fl exible, positive approach. You will be responsible for providing advice on asset planning, formulations of trust structures, transfer of assets, legal compliance issues and general private legal work such as drafting of Wills and Powers of Attorney etc.

The role involves ensuring all companies and trusts are set up accurately ensuring all statutory reporting systems meet the requirements of the individual clients. You will be accustomed to preparing and drafting documents of a high standard relating to all aspects of this industry; providing advice and maintaining existing client relationships whilst further developing the client base and services provided.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity within a highly reputable, well established organisation please contact us before 5.00 p.m. 12 March 2010

Contact     jobs@lawstaff.co.nz    09 377 2248