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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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Jenny Gallagher
Senior Consultant
Jenny comes from a background in Legal and Accounting and Finance recruitment. She joined CoLegal as she is committed to identifying and placing the best legal talent in roles that align with both the candidate's expertise and the firm's strategic goals. Her comprehensive knowledge of the legal market in New Zealand, combined with a personalised approach to client and candidate relationships, sets her apart in the recruitment field. Jenny's passion for fostering long-term partnerships is evident in her attention to detail and commitment to understanding the unique needs of both clients and candidates. She thrives on navigating the legal landscape, ensuring that professionals find opportunities that not only match their skills but also align with their career aspirations. Jenny has had a varied career, working within the travel, education, professional services and e-commerce industries. Beyond the office, Jenny can be found with her family exploring Auckland's dog-friendly beaches and bushwalks, or sampling some of the best restaurants Auckland has to offer.
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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!
FIND THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU
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Auckland
Litigation Solicitor - Junior / Intermediate
The Role:We are working with a national law firm with a strong reputation in the legal industry with a modern and progressive approach to practicing law. Situated in the heart of the Christchurch CBD, this litigation team operate across a variety of areas of litigation such as construction, health and safety, insolvency, liquidations, debt recovery, contract disputes, insurance and intellectual property. We are now seeking an intermediate level solicitor who is keen to develop their career in an ambitious and supportive environment. About You: Ideally, you’ll be 1-3 years PQE and have experience working across litigation or dispute resolution files. We are looking for someone who has great written and verbal communication skills, who adds to the culture of the team and likes to work collaboratively. What’s On Offer: Enjoy working in the heart of the Christchurch CBD in beautiful, modern offices near cafes, shops and restaurants $500 annual wellbeing allowance Flexibility in hours and the ability to work from home Partners who are forward-thinking in their approach Clear progression plans For a confidential chat about this opportunity, contact Liz Sloan on 027 211 6718 or send your CV and academic record to liz@colegal.co.nz. Alternatively, click APPLY now to submit your application.
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Hamilton
Solicitors | Hamilton & Waikato legal opportunities
We are currently working with firms in Hamilton and in surrounding regions that are looking to expand their teams. Each of these practices is forward thinking in their approach, have systems in place to ensure there is ongoing development for their lawyers, mentorship and opportunities to get involved in interesting work. If one of the below positions piques your interest, get in touch: 3-5 year PQE: Trusts, Estates and Elder Law: a thriving general practice law firm with a collaborative team environment, regular reviews to recognise good performance where you will be valued for your work. 3+ year PQE Civil & Commercial Litigation Lawyer: highly regarded specialist team, with plenty of support and the ability to have a work/life balance while also getting involved in an interesting range of disputes. 2-4 year PQE Commercial Property & Commercial Lawyer in a leading full service firm. Top clientele and mentorship working with some of the best, with large-scale developers, high net worth individuals, investors, local government clients and corporates. Senior Commercial or Litigation lawyer (short term partnership track possible): Areas of interest are Commercial or Dispute Resolution. Well-established team, modern systems and great benefits. Flexibility and hybrid working options provided. Whether you're looking at a relocation to Hamilton or the surrounding Waikato region, or you're currently working in the region but aren't sure that where you are is the right place to build your career, get in touch to find our more about any of the options. For a confidential chat about any of the above opportunities, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or email your CV and academic transcript to anand@colegal.co.nz or apply by clicking on 'APPLY' now.
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Auckland
Tax Lawyer | Senior Solicitor 3-7 years PQE
Senior Tax Lawyer – Complex, High-Profile Work Join a leading commercial law firm in its high-performing Tax team. You’ll work closely with a highly regarded tax partner, gaining exposure to tax matters on some of the country’s most significant deals. This includes mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, financing, securitisation, and corporate transactions. You’ll collaborate with both local and international clients across a variety of sectors, providing commercially focused, strategic advice on tax structures and solutions that support their business goals. This is a friendly social team with a supportive culture and modern systems that allow you to focus on doing your best work. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where growth is genuinely fast-tracked, and you’ll have the chance to work on headline-making transactions. About you: 3–7 years’ PQE in New Zealand tax law or tax consulting Strong academics (a B average or higher in your LLB is essential) Eligible to hold a New Zealand practising certificate Experience gained in a reputable law firm or leading accounting practice This role could suit someone currently working in a top accounting firm who’s looking to grow their legal career, or someone returning from overseas, ready to take up an exciting opportunity with a leading firm. For further information, contact Jenny on 027 874 0993 or email your CV and academic record to jenny@colegal.co.nz or by clicking ‘QUICK APPLY’ now.
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Auckland
Tech, Media, Telco lawyer | Senior Associate
Join a leading full-service practice in its growing specialist Technology, Media & Telecommunications team. This is a great opportunity for a commercial lawyer who has a passion for these sectors and is keen to work with clients that range from major players in the telco sector, institutional clients, to progressive local government departments. The work involves providing advice throughout the stages of large-scale ICT projects, working on software development and licensing agreements, advising on privacy matters and marketing materials, procurement and supply chain advice.The team culture is down to earth, collaborative and not overly corporate and values those who have a business development outlook as well as commercial acumen. About you: 6+ years' experience as a commercial lawyer with at least some experience in the TMT sector. Those who are currently working in-house and keen to return to a private practice role are of interest also; A client-focused approach and an ability to provide commercially savvy advice; Ability to mentor juniors and takes a collaborative approach; and be able to work with a good level of autonomy. If you're ready for a new challenge and are passionate about being an expert in the TMT sector, then enquire now to find out more about this excellent opportunity. Those returning from overseas with relevant experience are very much of interest also. For a confidential chat, contact jenny Gallagher on 027 874 0993 or email your CV and academic transcript to jenny@colegal.co.nz or apply by clicking QUICK APPLY now.
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Auckland
Legal Counsel | Banking | 2+ year's PQE
Our Client: Pallas Capital is one of Australia’s leading real estate debt and equity investment managers. The business was established in 2016 as a direct response to the lack of CRE debt availability for borrower’s requiring debt solutions up to $50 million+. They have successfully invested $5.8 billion since inception. Pallas Capital has identified a significant gap in New Zealand’s non-bank lending landscape and, as of last year, opened a New Zealand office with an initial focus on lending capital in the sub $30 million space across New Zealand, and in time this mandate is expected to grow to include larger loans and the full suite of products Pallas offers in Australia such as mezzanine debt and preferred equity. The Opportunity: We are partnering with Pallas Capital to identify an in-house Legal Counsel to join the team based in Auckland. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the talented team in NZ and you will be supported by an established Australian business and institutional grade capital. Pallas offer a competitive remuneration package, a bonus structure and a fun, social environment working alongside people that are at the top of their game. If you’re keen to do away with billable hours and make the move into a role where you can add value and achieve a good balance between your work and life outside of work, then this could be the role for you. The Role: In this role you’ll be responsible for: Instructing and managing relationships with external lawyers on loan facility and security agreements, primarily related to property financing as well as development and construction related deals; Reviewing agreements, dealing with amendments and checking any changes align with agreed terms as well as dealing with discharge of security interests and updating precedent documents as needed; Working effectively with the internal team of Analysts, Loan Settlements team, Origination and Credit teams to collate information, deal with conditions precedent and escalating matters as needed; Ensuring the smooth operation of transactions from letter of offer stage to settlement and dealing with post completion matters. About You: To be considered a strong candidate for this role you will be able to demonstrate the following: Completed a LLB and have experience working in the NZ legal industry; 2+ years’ experience in either banking and finance transactional work or property financing work where you've done some lender side work (or second tier lender client work); An organised, team player that thrives in a dynamic working environment; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and A natural affinity for relationship building. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of an established organisation that is expanding into the NZ market to make a lasting impact on the mid-market real estate segment of $1m - $20m lending to local SME borrowers. Be a part of their success story and get in touch to find out more. To learn more, please email your CV and academic record to anand@colegal.co.nz or click APPLY now, or alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Anand Ranchhod at CoLegal Recruitment on 027 274 6186. CoLegal is exclusively managing the recruitment for this role.
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Auckland
Commercial Property Lawyer | Junior to Intermediate Level
About the position We have a fantastic opportunity to join a commercial property specialist team with one of our clients who works with leading players within the property industry, corporates, large-scale developers, investors and high net-worth clients. The law firm is well-established and the property team works in a collaborative way to provide exceptional client service. You'd have good mentorship from partners, working in a supportive team with a good sense of humour and a down to earth approach. 1 day WFH and flex start/finish times would be possible there. This role has a unique mix of work including: drafting property related contracts, acting for developers on subdivisions, advising on commercial leasing matters, property finance, commercial property acquisition, disposals and property syndication. About you 1.5-4 years' PQE property experience (varied experience in commercial property transactions and developments, with commercial leasing exposure being beneficial); Strong problem solving and organisational skills; Interpersonal skills to work in a close-knit team setting; and Good academics around B average or above. Perhaps you're keen to take a step up in the property work you do, or you want to join a team that has a steady flow of interesting matters. Find out more to see if this could be the right option 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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Christchurch
Property / Private Client / Disputes Solicitor
Do you like the variety of working across different areas of law and don’t want to be pigeon-holed into being a specialist in only one field? Our client is looking for a junior to intermediate solicitor with a good general practice base to join their firm, so this could be a perfect fit! This small firm supports their clients across a variety of legal needs, including: Property / conveyancing, leasing, refinancing Private client – wills, trusts, estates, EPOAs Litigation – civil, commercial and criminal Family – care of children, relationship property, dissolution of marriage and contracting out agreements They have room to grow in each of these areas so we are open to looking at where you’ve built your experience and what your strengths are and tailoring the role to fit that. The most important thing is that you’ll be eager to develop your career, build your client base and do great legal work that contributes to the team. About You: Qualified Solicitor with a current New Zealand practising certificate 2 - 4 years of general practice experience in a law firm NZ working rights What’s On Offer: Competitive salary package commensurate with experience Be part of a tight-knit, collaborative team Down-to-earth, non corporate approach to practising law For a confidential chat about this opportunity, contact Liz Sloan on 027 211 6718 or send your CV and academic record to liz@colegal.co.nz. Alternatively, click APPLY now to submit your application.
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Auckland
Australian Legal Opportunities | Solicitors
We are partnering with firms across various locations in Australia who are actively hiring for experienced NZ qualified lawyers, with the ability to offer a strong remuneration package, quality work as well as career progression. While the London market is still recovering, a move to Australia means you don't need to requalify and there is still a healthy level of demand for lawyers where you can get exposure to international work. Key practice areas experiencing demand include: Front-end Commercial Construction Commercial Litigation & Insolvency Corporate Finance Insurance Litigation Corporate / M&A Intellectual Property If you're a NZ qualified lawyer that would like to start forward planning for a move overseas, now is the time to get in touch to hear what your options are in the market and what salaries look like for your background. Likewise, if you're thinking of a return from the UK and are deciding between NZ and Australia, we can help inform you of the differences between the legal markets in each jurisdiction. The clients we're working with can provide for relocation packages / assistance, so that you are well-set up for the move. To find out more, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or email your CV and academic record to anand@colegal.co.nz or click on ‘APPLY’ now.
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Auckland
Senior Associate Corporate & Commercial Lawyer - Part-Time, School Hours
About the Role This is a rare chance to work on quality corporate and commercial matters with real flexibility. The role is part-time, designed around school hours. You’ll handle a broad range of work, including M&A, commercial contracts, business structuring, and shareholder arrangements. You’ll work closely with partners and well-established clients, many of whom have trusted this team for years. You’ll have plenty of client contact, real responsibility, and the chance to support and mentor junior lawyers if that’s something you’re interested in. What’s on Offer Part-time role, school hours Supportive, friendly team with a strong reputation High-quality, interesting work across a range of sectors Long-term client relationships Competitive salary Good systems and support About You You’re a senior corporate or commercial lawyer with solid experience in M&A, contract negotiation, and general advisory work. You’re looking for a role that offers balance and flexibility, while keeping you engaged with quality legal work and valued clients. You’ll enjoy working directly with clients and being part of a team that genuinely cares about the people they work with and the people they work for.If you’re interested, please apply now or contact Jenny directly for a confidential chat at 027 874 0993 or jenny@colegal.co.nz. I’m happy to talk through the role and answer any questions.
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