WHO WE ARE
Our service delivery proposition is simple - deliver high quality recruitment outcomes for the New Zealand legal sector.
The CoLegal brand is newly established in 2021, but our legal recruitment practice has been operating since 2016 as part of multi-disciplinary agency Cobalt Recruitment. Auckland based but with a national and international reach we recruit professional legal and legal support roles at all levels of business for private practice and in-house positions.
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Anand Ranchhod
Managing Director
Anand started off his career as a property and commercial lawyer, gaining experience working in smaller and larger NZ law firms. As many kiwis do, he went on his OE in the UK for a couple of years, and worked as Legal Counsel for a leading financial services organisation in London. Eventually, he felt the pull back home which is where he shifted in to legal recruitment in 2015. Anand made the move into legal recruitment because it combined his passion for working with people, but also allowed him to use his legal experience and connections to help employers find top legal talent as well as guide lawyers through their careers – something that he finds personally very rewarding. Anand holds an LLB and BCom (marketing major) degree from the University of Auckland. He also has received a Prince2 practitioner qualified certification for project management.Anand has been externally recognised for his work in legal recruitment - he was the winner of the 2022 RCSA Recruitment Professional of the Year Award and the winner of the 2020 RCSA Rising Star Award. Outside of work, he may be spotted around a new haunt in town, cycling through the Eastern bays or chasing his Greyhound through a park (usually out of breath trying to catch up with him!).
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Liz Sloan
Principal Consultant
Liz has been working in legal recruitment for several years and specialises in sourcing lawyers and legal support staff for both private practice and in-house roles across the South Island. She has a real passion for connecting people with a job that will be a perfect fit for their career goals and finding the best talent for firms and businesses in order to help their teams succeed.Born and bred in Christchurch, Liz enjoys building relationships with her clients and candidates across the country and enjoys the challenge of finding the best possible outcome for both parties. Liz has had a varied career, working in the wine industry, health and fitness community and personal coaching and development. It was in this last role that she realised the importance a person’s job has on their overall life satisfaction and health and wellbeing. It was this interest in helping people find work that they love that led her to recruitment.Outside the office, Liz enjoys working out at the gym, reading, exploring a new restaurant or café or listening to an inspiring podcast.
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Simone Macdonald
Principal Consultant - Legal Support
Simone started her recruitment career in 2015, specialising in Business Support, Finance & Accounting prior to joining CoLegal in 2021. She joined CoLegal as she has always been fascinated with the legal sector and now uses her skills to recruit exceptional legal support talent to strengthen law firms and organisations with candidates that add value from the get-go. She enjoys spending quality time with individuals and clients to ensure she better understands the needs and requirements of each to establish solid career and recruiting decisions for both parties. Prior to recruitment Simone started her career in travel where she was able to see the world and explore, which suited her to a tee as she is naturally adventurous.When Simone is not in the office you will often find her in amongst nature, walking, hiking as well as being surrounded by her friends and family as she loves being social, having a laugh and creating memories.
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Bob Kou
Senior Consultant
Bob has over 10 years' experience as a specialist Legal & Compliance recruiter within an international context. Bob started his career in legal recruitment after graduating from the Brunel University of London with a Marketing and Branding degree. He then moved into Recruitment and begun placing Lawyers and Professionals into roles ranging from Legal Counsel to Head of Legal within multi-national organisations, as well as Lawyers within leading law firms in China and NZ.Before joining CoLegal, Bob worked in Legal recruitment for a global recruitment agency as well as the longest-established boutique legal recruitment agency across Asia. Bob, along with his wife moved to New Zealand in 2023. Bob is excited to use his legal recruitment skills to assist clients and candidates in achieving top outcomes and adding value to their searches. In his spare time, Bob enjoys travelling to unique and wonderful places or going on a hike with his family and friends. He's also an avid basketball fan so if you need to consult with him for your legal career or anything basketball related, he is the go-to person.
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Guy Davidson
Director
Guy has been working in recruitment since 2007 when he joined Cobalt Recruitment in London. In 2009 he set Cobalt up in New Zealand where he ran it for the UK based group business until July 2020 at which point he bought the NZ business interests from the group. He is now Director/Co-Owner of three high performing specialist recruitment business's including CoLegal which he set up with his business partners, Adam Walker and Anand Ranchhod. The move to legal recruitment was a natural transition for Guy who has a personal relationship with the sector via his father Nick who was both a lawyer and a Judge over his long career.Guy has an unshakeable belief that engaging with a high quality recruitment consultancy is one of the most valuable service relationships any business will hold. Winning the battle for talent is only going to become more challenging and agencies like CoLegal are positioned to help employers overcome that challenge.Outside of voicing his opinions on what good recruitment looks like, Guy is kept fully occupied by his young family, love of sports and the occasional glass of good red.
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Kimberly Champion
Group Operations Manager
Kimberly has over a decade of operations management experience working with a range of different NZ businesses. Since entering into the recruitment industry back in 2016, she is now providing Group Operations Management for CoLegal and two other specialised recruitment brands. She is absolutely the glue that binds business operations allowing our consultants to focus all of their energy on working with clients and candidates. She brings a highly analytical, solution-focused approach to her work and is always obsessively looking for improvements that can be made, to the detriment of her famous "to-do" list! When she isn't in the office or making the long commute to the Waitakere Ranges, you’ll find Kimberly watching American motorsports with her family and a cold glass of rose!
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Clara Gozzetti
Office and Brand Coordinator
Clara Gozzetti is a young marketing professional who joined CoLegal in mid-2025, bringing with her two years of hands-on marketing experience. With a background in the multi-disciplinary engineering sector, she is ready to bring her skills, knowledge and creativity to the world of recruitment. At CoLegal, Clara plays a dual role. As our in-house marketing lead, she’s responsible for driving brand visibility, engagement and creating our online content. Alongside this, she ensures smooth day-to-day operations of our beautiful Auckland office.Outside of work, you’ll often find Clara at a live concert, discovering a new coffee spot, or enjoying a walk up Mount Eden.
FIND THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU
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Christchurch
Senior Associate / Partner - Property
The Company: A rare opportunity has come up to join one of Christchurch’s oldest and most reputable law firms as an experienced Senior Associate on fast-track to Partnership. With a solid client base of generational clients across a variety of areas of law, this firm is growing and looking for another Partner to join the team. The Role: Due to succession planning, our client is looking for an experienced Property solicitor to take over their residential and commercial conveyancing files as well as some private client work such as wills, trusts, estates and EPAs. There will be a good handover period to ensure you are set up to win and understand the firms processes, values, systems and clients as you step into Partnership. About you: Ideally, you’ll be someone at Senior Associate level who is working towards Partnership and assessing where will be the best fit for you. We will also consider applications from solicitors already working at Partner level who are seeking a change in environment. You’ll likely be someone that thrives in a smaller firm where you are more than a number and have a genuine say in the operations and direction of the firm. With a large volume of work coming in, there is huge opportunity to develop and grow this firm, expanding into different areas of law and building on the success and reputation they have already achieved. The benefits of this opportunity: Work within a collegial team who are supportive and collaborative Clear pathway, support and resources to step into the Partner role Established client base – no need to bring a book of business with you Modern offices in a great location in Christchurch Flexible working around family / life commitments Carpark provided For this role you will need to have had experience working as a Solicitor and have NZ working rights. For a confidential chat about these roles, please contact Liz Sloan at CoLegal Recruitment – liz@colegal.co.nz or 027 211 6718. Looking for something different? We recruit for legal roles across New Zealand so if you’re looking for a change, let’s have a chat about the market. View our full list of legal roles here: www.colegal.co.nz/jobs
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Tauranga
Senior Legal Executive | Property & Conveyancing
We are seeking an experienced intermediate to senior Legal Executive with hands on conveyancing experience, ready to manage files end to end with a high level of autonomy. You will join a large, dedicated Property & Developments team, working with land developers both residential and commercial, property investors and funds, as well as public and private businesses on their property transactions. Reporting to approachable Property Partners, you will handle a variety of property transactions, including subdivisions, easements, residential conveyancing, development projects, and house & land packages. There is also the opportunity to mentor junior Legal Executives and liaise with a supportive team of administrators as needed. To be successful in this role you will be systems savvy, able to quickly build client trust, and have a thorough understanding of the conveyancing process. This role is ideal for Legal Executives with strong technical residential property experience who are ready to take on more complex matters in a high volume environment. More than 3+ years experience as a Legal Executive (registered or have completed your Legal Executive Diploma); Experience running files from start until settlement; Sound knowledge of relevant firm and conveyancing systems (e.g Actionstep, Infinity, PPSR, Webforms) Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong sense of client service. If you’re interested gaining exposure to varied and interesting property transactions, working for a modern law firm, where employees feel appreciated, now is the time to consider making a move to this established Tauranga based law firm. To find out more, contact Simone for a confidential discussion on 021 190 0975 or click ‘APPLY’ to send your CV.
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Christchurch
Employment Law Solicitor
The Company: This law firm is long established in Christchurch and well-known for creating a culture that emphasises both achievement and wellbeing. They walk their talk with optimised trainings for both personal and professional development, wellbeing initiatives and clear progression plans. The Role: Our client is seeking someone at Associate – Senior Associate level who is looking for the next step in their career in Employment Law. You’ll be someone who thrives in this space, enjoys mentoring and developing junior lawyers and have an interest in contributing to the direction the team grows in. You will work on a range of employment issues and will be involved in advising and representing clients across personal grievances, performance management matters, restructures and redundancies, health and safety, restraint of trade issues, exit negotiations and other general employment advice. About you: You’ll be someone with deep, up-to-date knowledge of employment law and regulations and strong communication and negotiation skills. You’ll have the desire to create great results for clients, enjoy stepping into leadership opportunities and be excited to grow your career in this space. The benefits of this opportunity: Regular performance reviews to ensure you're on track to achieve your professional goals Flexible working structure Wellbeing allowances, free counselling services, insurance and discounted gym membership Access to personal development and coaching Discounted legal services For this role you will need to have had experience working as a Solicitor and have NZ working rights. For a confidential chat about these roles, please contact Liz Sloan at CoLegal Recruitment – liz@colegal.co.nz or 027 211 6718. Looking for something different? We recruit for legal roles across New Zealand so if you’re looking for a change, let’s have a chat about the market. View our full list of legal roles here: www.colegal.co.nz/jobs
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Christchurch
Litigation Solicitor
The Company: This long-established, full-service Canterbury law firm provides legal service for individuals and businesses. Known for providing personalized, cost-effective solutions with integrity, they have a great reputation within the Christchurch legal community. The Role: Due to growth in their litigation workload, our client is seeking expressions of interest from lawyers anywhere from 1 year PQE through to around 6 years PQE. Led by Partners with strong experience across a variety of litigation, you’ll get exposure to a broad range of work including employment law, insurance, construction, health and safety and general civil and commercial litigation. This firm assists individuals as well as business and local authorities with their litigation and dispute resolution needs. About you: We are looking for someone with a clear interest in developing their legal career in the litigation space. You’ll be someone who has the ability to dissect complex information, identify key issues, and solve problems proactively. You’ll be able to communicate your ideas effectively and be a strategic thinker with great attention to detail. There is scope to tailor this role to your experience level. The benefits of this opportunity: Work with a team of professionals who take pride in what they do and offer a clear and structured progression plan with genuine career development A commitment to creating a supportive and engaging workplace with regular employee satisfaction surveys and check-ins Flexible working options Birthday leave, long-service leave and a strong parental leave policy Free EAP counselling Discounted legal work and an employee banking package For this role you will need to have had experience working as a Solicitor and have NZ working rights. For a confidential chat about these roles, please contact Liz Sloan at CoLegal Recruitment – liz@colegal.co.nz or 027 211 6718. Looking for something different? We recruit for legal roles across New Zealand so if you’re looking for a change, let’s have a chat about the market.
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Auckland
Employment Lawyer | Senior
We are working closely with a leading employment law team that has a national presence and is looking to bolster its team with a 2IC employment lawyer. The team is recognised for its depth of experience, collaborative culture, and high-quality work. About the opportunityThis is a senior opportunity within a high-performing team that advises a wide range of employers, including large corporates, government agencies, and international businesses on all aspects of employment law. You will be working on a mix of litigation, advisory, and corporate transactional work working with household names and leading employers across the public and private sectors, both in Aotearoa and internationally. You’ll advise on restructures, investigations, grievances, employment agreements, health and safety, privacy, and collective bargaining. You’ll also act in mediations and have matters that may go before the Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court. The size of the team allows lawyers to specialise or broaden their experience, depending on their interests. The work is often complex, high-profile profile and nationally significant.Market leading remuneration + benefits are on offer for the right person. About You You’ll have solid employment law experience with some gained within a reputable law firm environment and keen to work alongisde the best - whether you're currently working in-house and interested in a move back into a firm or you're keen to level up, get in touch to find out if this is for you. You’ll be confident advising clients, keen to keep developing, and enjoy working closely with colleagues at all levels. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with good judgment and the ability to build relationships. Why apply Flexible working options (hybrid, flexi-hours, and leave) Structured learning and development A diverse, inclusive workplace where people are respected and supported Market leading remuneration package Career growth with clear promotion pathways A strong focus on wellbeing, including mental health support, wellness payments, generous leave policies, and TOIL for legal staff Industry-leading parental leave and family support A supportive and down-to-earth team that backs your success If you're looking for high-quality work in a team that values its people and prioritises long-term careers, this role offers a rare opportunity. For a confidential discussion about the role, call Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or email a copy of your CV and academics to anand@colegal.co.nz or by clicking ‘QUICK APPLY’ now.
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Wellington
Relationship Property Lawyer | 3+ years PQE
The Firm: As a firm that has a strong reputation for its client centric approach, working with clients across various generations. The firm is dedicated to creating a friendly yet high-performing working culture where it can foster the growth and development of staff. The Opportunity: Working with the support and mentorship of experienced Partners, you will work on private paying client relationship property matters - from mum and dad clients, investor clients and high net worth individuals. You'll be drafting, negotiating and advising on contracting out and separation agreements, providing asset planning advice and assisting clients in navigating the interplay between relationship property and trusts.The firm has modern operating systems and offers staff with flexibility, the ability to have a WFH day and/or flex, earn regular bonuses and includes wellness benefits. There is room to move into a leadership position if you are someone that is more senior. About you: 3+ years PQE experience with some experience in relationship property matters gained in private practice or working with a barrister. Those more experienced are of interest too; Sound drafting and negotiation skills; and Good interpersonal and communication skills. This role could suit a family lawyer now keen to focus on the relationship property side and more advisory front-end work or likewise this role could be well suited to a general practice lawyer who has developed expertise in relationship property and private client matters and is keen to hone in on this area. Whichever the case, enquire today if this is the role for you. For further information, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 274 6186 or to apply, email your CV and academic record to anand@colegal.co.nz or by clicking 'QUICK APPLY' now.
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Auckland
General Practice Lawyer | 5+ to SA level
Our client is looking for a senior (or mid-senior) lawyer with some transactional and advisory experience across some of the following relevant areas for its team. You'd be a part of a team where you'll be supported with LE's and admin staff so that you can focus on complex legal matters. The firm walks the talk when it comes to work / life balance, so overtime is rare and the work would be varied including: SME Business transactions Property Conveyancing - residential, and commercial Company structuring matters Subdivisions Financing arrangements Trusts and asset planning advice Commercial Leasing Estate planning and administration Wills and Powers of Attorney The firm's culture is that of approachable partners that have an open door policy, where you'll be trusted with client contact and the ability to run files on your own with a high degree of autonomy. For areas where you don't have experience or knowledge gaps, the partners are willing to invest in your development. The firm invests in modern technology to help you operate efficiently and can provide a WFH day / flex if needed. As the firm continues to grow, so does the opportunity for your future progression so if partnership is something of interest, there would be a pathway.You will have: 5+ years PQE in general practice and/or property work; An ability to build a rapport with clients and cultivate strong client relationships; Good communication and problem solving skills. This is a firm that has a steady stream of work, an established client base and one that takes care of it staff. To apply, send your CV and academic record to Anand Ranchhod at anand@colegal.co.nz or call 027 2746 186 to find out more or by clicking APPLY now.
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Auckland
Corporate Solicitor | 1-3 years PQE
Are you an ambitious Corporate & Commercial Solicitor looking for your next challenge?A forward-thinking boutique law firm in Auckland city is on the lookout for an experienced solicitor with 1-3 years of PQE to join its team. Known for delivering exceptional legal services across a variety of sectors and high performance is recognised. In this role, you’ll dive into exciting corporate advisory matters—think mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate finance, business structuring, commercial contracts and more. You’ll be able to take ownership of tasks and work directly with clients early on, with both local and international clients. About You To be successful in this role, you will need: NZ Qualified & Admitted Lawyer 1-3 years PQE with relevant experience in a corporate/commercial law A strong academic record The ability to deliver practical and commercially sound legal solutions Good drafting, negotiation, and communication skills A proactive approach and the ability to take initiative when needed A team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively Why should you apply? Work in a modern office in the heart of Auckland CBD Competitive salary package, reflective of experience and background Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Be part of a vibrant, fun team that’s as passionate about what they do as you are. Exposure to a steady flow of work, interesting and varied client matters. This firm is all about fostering growth - for its clients and its team. If you’re looking for a role where you can be mentored and develop your skills, make a real impact and be supported by a team that thrives on excellence, this is it. For a confidential chat, contact Bob Kou on 027 274 5926 or by sending your CV and academic transcript to bob@colegal.co.nz or by clicking on 'APPLY' now.
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Auckland
Commercial Solicitor | 2-5 years PQE
The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has come up for an intermediate level (circa 2-5 year PQE) lawyer to join a well-established firm on the North Shore. Working in a close-knit team with an approachable partner who can provide sound mentorship and other experienced lawyers and support staff in the team, you'll have the opportunity to be involved in: Business transactions - both smaller and larger; Shareholder agreements and company structuring matters; Franchise agreements; Joint ventures projects; Commercial contract drafting and negotiations e.g. supply and services agreements; Commercial lease negotiations; Commercial construction contracts advice; Business financing; and Employment law advisory matters. You will be someone that has: 2+ years experience. Those that have had some commercial law experience from a mixed background (e.g. property and commercial) and are keen to develop further as a commercial lawyer will be of interest too; Good interpersonal and client relationship management skills as you'll have that as part of this role; Commercially minded and with good written communication skills. You may want to move closer to home on the Shore and avoid the traffic, while having steady work that allows for growth, good hours, flexibility and a positive culture. Or, you may currently be doing a mix of property, commercial and private client work and want to shift towards a greater commercial legal focus. Whichever the case, get in touch to find out if this is the right opportunity for you.For a confidential chat, contact Bob Kou on 027 274 5926 or by sending your CV and academic transcript to bob@colegal.co.nz or by clicking on 'APPLY' now.
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Wellington
Legal Counsel (Auckland/ Wellington) | 6 month FTC
About this role:Due to an internal secondment, our client has a 6 month FTC role that has come up in its legal team, which can be based in either Auckland or Wellington. You will work as part of a close knit legal team providing advice to the business on risk mitigation and advice in relation to property legislation and issues. What is key is you'll be someone that can communicate confidently, both verbally and in writing with stakeholders. You may also work on a project delivering training sessions to internal stakeholders and help upskill them. You'll be supported by a senior lawyers in the team as needed as well. More broadly, you will strategically partner with internal stakeholders and business units to understand their commercial drivers and provide pragmatic, legally sound advice. It is therefore important that you can quickly build rapport and credibility with a wide range of people and understand the context in which you are working. The role involves plenty of interesting problem solving work and would suit someone who enjoys process improvement. The ideal candidate will have: 3+ years PQE, ideally with some experience with property/ leasing dispute matters (whether gained in a law firm or in-house); Ability to communicate effectively and in a manner that is user friendly with the business; and A self-starter that has good problem solving capabilities. This is a chance to work in a thriving legal team where you can get in-house legal experience and add value.For a confidential chat, contact Bob Kou on 027 274 5926 or Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or by sending your CV and academic transcript to bob@colegal.co.nz or by clicking on 'APPLY' now.
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Christchurch
Legal Executive - Multiple Roles
The demand for experienced Legal Executives is still strong in Christchurch and we are working with several law firms who are looking for someone to join their team in the New Year! Registered Legal Executive - Property 3+ years’ experience working in property and conveyancing law Work in the heart of the CBD near great shops, cafes and eateries Join a modern and progressive firm that embraces technology and has solid systems and processes Registered Legal Executive - Property 5+ years’ experience working in property and conveyancing law, with experience on subdivision work Mid-sized law firm in the CBD with a down-to-earth culture Benefits include health and wellbeing allowance, work mobile phone provided and wfh options Registered Legal Executive - Estates We are looking for someone who lives and breathes estates work who can hit the ground running! This is a highly autonomous position undertaking all matters of estate work – you’ll be comfortable running your own ship, meeting with clients and focused on delivering great results Join a suburban law firm with good work/life balance and good staff retention Avoid the inner city parking struggle with easy parking near the office For these roles you will need to have experience working as a Legal Executive within New Zealand and have NZ working rights. For a confidential chat about these roles, please contact Liz Sloan at CoLegal Recruitment – liz@colegal.co.nz or 027 211 6718. Looking for something different? We recruit for legal roles across New Zealand so if you’re looking for a change, let’s have a chat about the market.
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Auckland
Legal Executive | Trust and Estates
This is an opportunity to join a thriving medium-sized practice that represents a multi-generational client base including high-net-worth individuals and investors. This is a role where you can work with a good level of autonomy in supporting partners and authors on a variety of clients' personal affairs as it relates to trusts, wills, estates, wealth and succession planning, family charters, powers of attorney, inheritance planning, and asset structuring. This role will also see you developing your conveyancing skills, where you will be able to assist clients with residential and some commercial transactions as well. About the Team You will be operating autonomously in a supportive team culture where you can rely on others to help at times of increased workload. You will be a proactive member within this close-knit and well-oiled team, with access to a highly regarded Partner, as well as a wider team of fee earners to assist you with any high-level queries. If you'd like to join a practice that does quality work and operates without office politics, then enquire now. About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: 3+ years' Legal Executive experience with a solid foundation and knowledge in trusts formation, admin, structuring, and advice work; An ability to communicate well and build rapport with a range of private clients from different backgrounds and ages; and Sound drafting skills and the ability to provide advice in a clear and concise manner. What's on offer:This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving team, where you can continue to build your skills in a down-to-earth and genuine working environment. $80,000 - $100,000 + KiwiSaver Continual professional growth and development opportunities To discuss this further, contact Simone Macdonald on 021 190 0975 or email your CV to simone@colegal.co.nz click APPLY now.
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Auckland
Partner | Litigation
Our client is a well-established CBD firm offering a partnership opportunity - salaried or equity depending on your transferable client base and background/experience. The ideal candidate will have a general civil and commercial litigation background as the team does a mix of disputes which cover contractual disputes, insolvency and restructuring matters, property disputes, regulatory investigations, negligence, construction disputes, shareholder/business disputes, trust, and estate litigation. The team represents a range of clients from multi-national businesses to developers and high-net-worth individuals. This is an opportunity to work in a firm and team that is expanding and looking to build in 2026. You'll have the experience of partners in other specialist areas e.g. employment law and commercial to consult with as required so that your clients can be serviced for their various other needs too. Our client is looking for someone with well-developed advocacy skills, who has a solid track record with resolving complex claims, coming from a well-regarded practice, including High Court advocacy experience. You will be supported in business development and marketing initiatives to help grow your practice further. The firm has strong referral ties both locally and internationally. What you need to succeed: 12+ years legal experience with solid experience in litigation work; Experience gained in a reputable city practice; Driven to be a leader and expert in your field; Ability to mentor juniors; Decent court / advocacy experience in NZ; and NZ qualified lawyer. A transferable client base and/or referral networks is key and the firm will support you to grow this further in time, putting the right team support systems in place to assist you. You may be a partner that is looking to move into a practice that aligns better with your values from a leadership point of view, or with better support in place, or perhaps you're at a Senior Associate / Special Counsel level and feeling blocked from progression where you currently are and you've developed some of your own client following. This is a firm with a sound reputation and infrastructure in place to support you in managing your client relationships and where there will be cross-referral opportunities. All enquiries and applications will be treated in strict confidence. For a confidential chat, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or email your CV at anand@colegal.co.nz or by clicking APPLY now.
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Auckland
Banking & Finance Lawyer | Senior Associate
If you're thinking about a return back to NZ, this is an opportunity to join a Tier 1 Banded Banking and Finance team. We are recruiting for a Senior Associate to join a highly acclaimed team that is high-performing, close-knit and works on top-market deals. In this role, you will be working across a few banking and finance partners on a range of transactions including structured financing, asset financing, leveraged financing, corporate finance, securitisation, project financing, and general banking & finance work - work can be skewed to your background and interests. The clientele includes the leading financial institutions, public entities and private investors, and the team works across a range of sectors. The culture at this firm is friendly, supportive, progressive, and allows for flexible working for those that can work with a good degree of autonomy. You will also get hands on client relationship management responsibilities so this isn't just a back-office role. About you: 6+ years PQE in Banking and Finance (Corporate, in-house and/or Insolvency work may form part of your experience); NZ or Common Law Qualified; and Experience gained within a top law firm or within and/or within an in-house legal team of a financial services organisation with some transactional banking experience. Flexibility can be provided or part time candidates are also of interest, as the right support systems can be provided around this if you have solid relevant experience in this area. If you're looking at a return to NZ in 2026, then enquire now. Top remuneration and benefits are on offer for the right person. For a confidential chat and to better understand the NZ legal market, as well as current market salaries, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or send your CV and academic record to anand@colegal.co.nz.All applications are treated with the strictest of confidence.
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Auckland
Energy & Projects Lawyer | Senior
The Opportunity Step into a practice where you can fast track your career within a specialist team that has a focus on energy and infrastructure matters including renewable energy, solar and wind farming projects. As a firm recognised for its natural affinity for success in both its people and practice, this is an opportunity to build on your experience and specialty in this area. The firm partners closely with its clients so you'll get to be immersed in your clients strategic plans and their projects from inception to conclusion. The Culture With a modern working style, you'll be a part of a firm that operates collaboratively as a team with scope for flexibility. You'll have the ability to work 1 day a week from home, extended holiday leave and the opportunity to take client/file ownership and responsibility with partner support. As a firm that breeds success, they are dedicated to providing training that supports your progression and ongoing development within the team. About you: 7+ years PQE with experience gained in corporate legal matters, energy and/or infrastructure related matters – whether gained in a firm, a relevant corporate in-house legal role or public sector body; Good client relationship management and interpersonal skills; NZ qualified; and Energy sector specific experience would be desirable. This is a unique opportunity in a growing industry that doesn't come by everyday. If you have gained experience in Australia and are considering a return to NZ, you'll be of interest as well. You may be an in-house lawyer interested in a move back to a firm that can provide you with a good support. Location within NZ has some flexibility. Get in touch to find out if this is the role for you. For a confidential discussion about the position, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or email your CV and academic transcript to anand@colegal.co.nz or by clicking 'APPLY' now.
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