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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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Auckland
Senior Corporate & Commercial Lawyer | Part-time
Are you an experienced Senior Corporate & Commercial Lawyer seeking a place that offers career advancement but also part time hours? Our client offers an attractive part-time opportunity, amounting to approx 30 hours a week, ideally spread across 5 days, allowing for a fulfilling work-life balance. Join a dynamic firm where tradition seamlessly intertwines with innovation. Renowned for delivering exceptional service to clients, this firm provides a platform for professionals to thrive. You'll work on diverse, engaging and cutting-edge corporate and commercial projects. Collaborate with a high-performing team led by supportive partners who foster growth and development. Your client portfolio will encompass a broad spectrum, ranging from household names to international corporates across various sectors, including manufacturing and retail. Responsibilities: Work on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, franchising, joint ventures, partnership agreements, shareholding arrangements and commercial contract negotiations. Take ownership of client relationships, providing high-quality advice and solutions. Supervise and mentor junior team members, fostering their professional growth. Collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver exceptional client service. Stay updated on legal developments and industry trends relevant to business law. Requirements: NZ Qualified and admitted lawyer with at least 5 years experience in Corporate Commercial Law. Strong client management skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships. Excellent communication and negotiation abilities. Proven leadership and team management capabilities. Benefits: Part-time 30 hrs a week over 5 days 1 x work-from-home day Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Opportunities for professional development and advancement. Supportive and collaborative work environment. Access to modern technology and resources. You may be looking for a good role after taking a career break, being on parental leave or a role that offers part-time/flex for other reasons. Whichever the case, get in touch to find out more. How to Apply: For a confidential chat about this opportunity, contact Jenny Gallagher on 027 874 0993 or send your CV and academic record to jenny@colegal.co.nz. Alternatively, click APPLY now to submit your application. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Don't miss this chance to join a progressive and innovative firm. Apply today!
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Wellington
Senior Associate - Banking & Finance Lawyer
Exciting Opportunity in a Leading Banking & Finance Team Are you ready to join a highly respected Banking and finance team in Wellington? Renowned for its top-market deals and collaborative environment, this industry-leading firm seeks a Senior Associate to become an integral part of its progressive and inclusive team. About the Role: In this role, you'll collaborate closely with multiple banking and finance partners on a diverse range of transactions, including structured financing, asset financing, leveraged financing, corporate finance, securitisation, project financing, and general banking & finance work. Our clientele includes leading financial institutions, public entities, and private investors. Experience hands-on client relationship management, as this role offers more than just back-office responsibilities. About You: 6+ years PQE in Banking and Finance, with exposure to Corporate, in-house, and/or General Banking and Insolvency work. Ability to hold an NZ practising certificate. Experience gained within a top law firm or within an in-house legal team of a financial services organization. Part-time candidates with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply. Culture and Benefits: Supportive team environment where every member is valued. Professional development opportunities and flexible work practices. Health insurance subsidies and comprehensive well-being programs. Opportunities for community involvement and team-building activities. Top remuneration and benefits are on offer for the right candidate. How to Apply:For a confidential chat about this opportunity, contact Jenny Gallagher on 027 874 0993 or send your CV and academic record to jenny@colegal.co.nz. Alternatively, click APPLY now to submit your application.All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your career in the banking and finance sector. Apply today!
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Auckland
Employment lawyer | Senior Solicitor or Associate
The Firm: As a trusted national law firm, our client’s workload is consistently busy in the employment law space. They are now looking to hire an intermediate-level lawyer to join their firm and specialise in employment law. This is a firm with an established brand in the market and is led by an experienced partnership that cares about the development of their staff. If you want to be part of a progressive firm that has a collaborative approach and a supportive environment then this is an opportunity you don’t want to skip over. The Position: As an intermediate solicitor with employment experience, you will be dealing with employment-related matters, both contentious and non-contentious. Whether it be representing the employer or employee by providing advice or settling a dispute, you will have the chance to take the reins on most matters to complement your existing employment law experience. You will work with a diverse client base ranging from individuals to SMEs to large national businesses. There will be support from the partners and other seniors as well as a career path for your progression. About You: 3+ years PQE in employment law (if employment was part of your general practice/litigation experience that will also be considered); Experience in leading hearings and mediations; Appearing at mediations and/or the Employment Relations Authority would be highly regarded (but not necessary); Dealt with employers on restructures and drafting employment contracts as well as representing individuals across a wide variety of claims; High standard of written and verbal communication skills. Perhaps you aren’t gaining as much progression in your current firm as you could be, or are interested in a diverse role at a firm that promotes career development? Be in touch to find out more! For a confidential discussion, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or click 'APPLY' with your CV and academics.
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Auckland
Senior Associate Tax Lawyer
Join a Leading Tax Advisory Practice and Propel Your Career to New Heights! About the Firm:This firm has provided tax advisory services in New Zealand for over two decades. It is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing top-tier guidance to accounting and legal professionals. The firm has cemented its reputation as an industry leader in taxation and trust-related matters and is considered a symbol of excellence in the field. Why Join? Pathway to Partnership: The opportunity to become a key decision-maker within the firm and advance your career to partnership within 1-3 years is available.Dynamic Learning Environment: Dedication to knowledge-based learning ensures team members are always at the forefront of industry trends. From nationwide webinars to seminars on tax, accounting, and trust topics, opportunities for growth and development are provided.Seasoned Team: Joining a team of experienced professionals, including chartered accountants and lawyers, brings a wealth of tax knowledge. With backgrounds ranging from prominent accounting firms to governmental tax authorities, the firm's experts are trusted advisors in the field.Impactful Role: Senior Associates are responsible for providing specialised tax advice to clients. They play a crucial role in resolving complex taxation issues and engaging in tax consulting projects. Through their efforts, team members can significantly contribute to clients' success and make a tangible impact in their work.Supportive Culture: Committed to cultivating an intellectually stimulating and supportive workplace environment, the firm ensures team members feel valued and empowered to excel. They offer flexible working arrangements and competitive remuneration packages to promote work-life balance and recognise the contributions of their dedicated professionals. Responsibilities: Executing tax consulting engagements, providing high-quality specialist tax advice. Utilising a solution-based approach to address complex issues. Preparing well-researched and analysed tax opinions, demonstrating a strong understanding of taxation legislation. Proactively managing client relationships and identifying value-added opportunities. Manage IRD audits, facilitate voluntary disclosures, and resolve disputes, including those escalated to the TRA and High Court Conducting in-house training, client seminars, and webinars. Join Today: Embark on an exciting journey with this firm and take your career to new heights in tax advisory. Apply now to join it and make a significant impact in the industry! To discuss further, contact Jenny 027 874 0993 or email your CV and academic transcript to jenny@colegal.co.nz or apply by clicking 'APPLY' now.
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Auckland
$85k - $100k + KiwiSaver based on experience
Senior Legal Sec/Office Manager
This is a unique opportunity for a senior legal secretary with previous litigation experience who is eager to take on more operational based tasks in this specialist commercial litigation firm. Based in Auckland's CBD you will be working in well appointed offices and surrounded by a team of fun and social fee earners.About the role: You will be supporting the Directors as well as assisting the wider team with workflow management, IT related issues and creating more robust efficiencies and processes. On a day to day you will be responsible for: Managing workflows between the authors and the external WP, assisting with any urgent corrections from time to time Assisting the team with any IT relates issues, raising tickets and liaising with the external provider Assisting the Directors with recruitment processes, inclusive of onboarding and induction of new team members Managing the firms CPD hours and ensuring these are kept up to date and current General office operations and maintenance as required Creating, developing and implementing streamlined processes Processing end of month billing for the firm and liaising with the external accountant on any queries About You: Previous work experience as a senior legal secretary of 5+ years or more Client focused, keen to exceed expectations, and go above and beyond for the firm's employees and clients Committed to providing efficient and effective support to a high performing firm Enjoy being the 'go to' person in the office, eager to help and ensure any frustrations are alleviated from the team. What is on offer:You will be amongst a social bunch in a down to earth yet very professional environment. This team know how to have a laugh and enjoy being in the office together. You will be working in a very supportive and encouraging environment where you will be entrusted to take ownership of the role and have full autonomy. This role is onsite Monday to Friday however the Directors are happy to accommodate flexible start and finish times around your commute.Salary on offer is $85,000 - $100,000 + KiwiSaver dependent on experience.To find out more, contact Simone Macdonald 027 224 5228 or email your CV and simone@colegal.co.nz or APPLY now!
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Auckland
$80k - $85k dependent on experience
Legal EA | Commercial Property
CoLegal is currently recruiting for a rare and unique opportunity for a Senior Legal Secretary with property or a commercial property background who is keen to take their first step up into an EA role. This role would be supporting a Managing Partner that is extremely people-driven, invests in their team, and appreciates their staff as well as supporting the HR and Finance teams as and when required.As the Legal EA, your duties and responsibilities on a day to day will cover: Email and diary management for the Managing Partner Liaising with clients on various matters Legal Secretarial support for all property related matters such as e-dealings, settlement statements etc Preparation of complex documentation and business proposals Minute taking at monthly Partners meetings as well as quarterly and annual business meetings, creating action points and follow-ups Preparation of marketing collateral for both internal and external use Coordinating staff functions, Christmas parties, and industry/client events Assisting HR with Lawyer CPD matters, recruitment, and HR administration This firm are a bunch of movers and shakers in the industry and looking for an EA that is IT savvy and a confident operator in Microsoft Word. You will be organised, proactive, and able to prioritise effectively. This is a unique opportunity to elevate your legal secretarial career and you will be rewarded with: Salary of $80,000 - $85,000 + KiwiSaver dependent on experience Casual Fridays Staff functions and events Career growth opportunities To find out more, contact Simone Macdonald 027 224 5228 or email your CV and simone@colegal.co.nz or APPLY now!
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Wellington
Commercial Property Lawyer | 2-4 years PQE
About the opportunity We are working with a firm that holds a strong reputation in the legal market for its work, culture, and practices. Our client punches above its weight when it comes to property and private client work, so this role is for a good intermediate-level lawyer keen to take a step up in responsibility while learning from well-regarded partners. Your day-to-day will involve matters relating to: Residential and commercial conveyancing for the sale, purchase and development of property; Disposals and acquisitions of commercial property; Forming and advising on trusts for private and commercial clients; Managing client relationships throughout various transactions that the firm is instructed on. About you 2+ years NZ practising legal experience - you might come from a smaller general practice firm and want to work in a larger practice or have better mentoring. Likewise, you might want to set up roots in Wellington from another region or seek career progression. Good interpersonal and client relationship skills with the ambition to market the firm and build your legal networks. A decent academic record. If you’re interested in a firm that boasts an interesting client base and whose values are underpinned by exceptional client service, then enquire about this position to see if it’s right for you. To find out more, email your CV and academic transcript to jenny@colegal.co.nz or call Jenny on 027 874 0993. Alternatively, click APPLY to send through your details.
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Auckland
Professional Development Lawyer | WFH 2 days
Working within a professional body, your role will see you supporting and driving the initiatives of various committee members to help achieve business outcomes, contribute to the legal profession and the broader public. This role will allow you to work 2 days a week from home and flexibly.This role is multi-faceted. You will be involved in: Running a content calendar, in conjunction with other team members, around continuing professional development Curating policies around CPD in the legal sector Guiding and promoting CPD topics to presenters / potential presenters for webinars and seminars, with the ability to influence as required Co-ordinating and engaging with lawyers in the profession for implementing the ideas, with a series of planning meetings to generate ideas staying abreast of legislative and other developments that affect the legal profession stakeholder management About you: 3+ years PQE ideally gained working in NZ law firms Good written and verbal communication skills; Ability to think strategically and commercially to understand the organisations goals and help achieve best outcomes; Ability to work to deadlines and manage priorities at any given time. If you're looking to use your legal skill-set in a different way, in a non-practising role but one where you can make a tangible impact in the legal profession, then enquire to learn more. This role is full time on a 12 month FTC, but with potential for perm.For further information, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or email your CV and academic record to anand@colegal.co.nz to APPLY.
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Auckland
Trusts & Private Client Lawyer | 2+ years PQE
With long standing roots and a multi generational clientele, yet with modern operating systems and a progressive approach to working, our client is recognised for the high calibre of service they provide across their specialty areas. They now have the opportunity for a Private Client Lawyer with at least 2 years of experience to join their team and play an integral role in supporting property and private client work for a well built up clientele of high net worth individuals, investors, businesses and families. The RoleThis is a role where you can work with a good level of autonomy with private clients and assist them in their personal affairs as it relates to trusts, wills, estates, wealth and intergenerational succession planning, powers of attorney, inheritance planning, asset structuring and relationship property matters (contracting out agreements, separation agreements and around division of assets).As a firm that is invested in their staff, you will be provided with the right resources and ample amount of training and support from an approachable partner as well as the wider team.About youTo be successful in this role, you will ideally have: 2-6 years' solid legal experience with a decent amount of trusts, and/or relationship property and private client experience. Experience in disputes in these areas would also be valued. 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. This is a unique opportunity to join a vibrant and dynamic team where you can continue to build your skills under a reputable brand with well known industry professionals. For further information, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or or email anand@colegal.co.nz or click 'APPLY' now and send through your CV and academic transcript.
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Auckland
Civil & Commercial Litigation Lawyer | 2-6 years PQE
The Firm & Opportunity Join a well regarded practice with a diverse clientele and team of highly skilled lawyers. They are now looking for a litigation Lawyer with around 2+ years solid experience gained in advocacy based work who can assist on a broad range of matters. Mentored by partners and seniors that have a strong reputation in NZ, the role will have a focus on dealing with a mix of civil and commercial litigation matters including property disputes, contractual claims, shareholder disputes, insolvency, Fair Trading disputes, professional negligence, insurance and construction disputes. About you: Around 2-6 experience gained within a reputable firm with some relevant litigation experience; An ability to build rapport with clients and cut through legal issues; Good communication and problem-solving skills; and B average or higher law grades. You may be in a general practice role, having gained some some exposure to litigation matters and be looking to level up on the quality of work that you do in this space or be working in a niche litigation role looking to get more variety to other general litigation matters where you can work under the mentorship of experienced lawyers within a reputable firm. Either way get in touch to find out more. To discuss further, contact Bob Kou 027 274 5926 or email your CV and academic transcript to bob@colegal.co.nz or apply by clicking 'APPLY' now.
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Auckland
Commercial Property lawyer | Senior Associate
About the opportunityAn opportunity has come up for a senior lawyer looking to advance their career in varied commercial property work. We are working with a medium sized city firm that has a steady stream of work, emphasis is placed on work/life balance and their people are truly valued. This opportunity will give you a range of exposure across various facets of commercial property work. This might include residential and commercial property transactions, property developments and subdivisions, joint ventures, local govt work, commercial leasing, property financing, company structuring, joint ventures and overseas investment work. You'd work with a well-established client base involving developers, local and international businesses and high net worth clients. About youThe ideal candidate, you will have: 8+ years PQE with recent commercial property experience as part of your overall experience; The ability to provide sound legal and pragmatic outcomes for your clients; Good interpersonal and communication skills as you'll have regular client dealings; Ability to help mentor juniors. Who might you be?You might be a senior property and commercial lawyer with a bottleneck towards progression and looking for an excellent opportunity that has genuine scope for growth in a values-led firm or you might be looking at a return from overseas and interested in joining a firm with quality work as well as being able to maintain a life outside of work. This is a unique opportunity to set up roots in a collegial and well supported city practice. For a confidential chat, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or by sending your CV and academic transcript to anand@colegal.co.nz or by clicking on 'APPLY' now.
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