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.
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Auckland
Legal Executive | Property
A unique opportunity has arisen for an intermediate Legal Executive to work across a dedicated property team with mentorship from a highly regarded Senior Associate, and Legal Executives who service high net worth individuals with property transactions, developments, subdivisions, trusts, and financing matters. Day-to-day, you'll be involved in residential property transactions, commercial leasing, and development projects. You don't need skills in all these areas but a background with a core property focus is essential, but also start gaining exposure to trust and estate matters to further develop your legal offering and expertise. Working within this specialist firm, there will be no barriers to your own career advancement within the team. You will be a part of a collaborative and tight-knit team that works together on achieving client expectations, as well as have access to one on one training and mentoring. If you're looking for a role that can offer greater client contact and an ability to work with a reasonable level of autonomy, then this could be the position for you. On a day to day you will oversee: Maintain client relationships and act on instructions throughout the property transaction relating to buying, selling and developing property Facilitate all property transactions from pre-contract to post-settlement phases inclusive of subdivision files Assist with trust & estate planning files Work towards and adhere to key performance and budgets around billable hours To be successful in this role, you will have: Minimum 3+ years' qualified legal executive experience in a well-regarded legal team in private practice; Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build a rapport with clients of various backgrounds; and Sound drafting skills and the ability to provide advice in a clear and concise manner. If you are currently in general practice and would like to hone your property skills in a team that offers mentorship and a pathway for progression, or you'd like to be exposed to more complicated property transactions, then enquire now. For further information, contact Simone Macdonald on 021 190 0975or email your CV and to simone@colegal.co.nz by clicking APPLY now.
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Auckland
Legal Executive | Residential & Commercial Property
This specialist firm based on the outskirts of the CBD, with stunning modern offices has a professional yet relaxed style. Priding themselves in being values driven and client centric, each member of the team is driven to ensure that the law is something that is accessible to everyone. You will be working in an open plan environment to ensure continual collaboration, growth and learning opportunities are encouraged. The Role:This role supports the wider property team and therefore you will be working and taking instruction from authors across the team. You will have dedicated secretarial support to assist you with general property and file administration, end of month billing and diary and email requirements. You will be able to align yourself with a high performing and driven team. This is a fast paced and dynamic firm where you will be working with residential and commercial clients on conveyancing matters, subdivisions and some trust and estate administration. Your day-to-day responsibilities will be to: Maintain client relationships and act on instructions throughout the property transaction relating to buying, selling and developing property Manage property files for all property transactions from pre-contract to post-settlement inclusive of subdivision files Gain mentorship in trusts and estate planning files Work towards and adhere to key performance and budgets around billable hours Assist and support the Directors and other solicitors as and when required This role is ideally suited to someone who has been eager step out of general practice into a role where they are able to take ownership of property transactions and work as an accepted author in a property team in a specialist property firm. About You: 7+ years’ experience as a registered Legal Executive Confident in residential conveyancing matters and able to work unassisted on mum and dad based transactions People focused, able to work in a cohesive and collaborative environment, keen to exceed expectations To be successful in this role you will thrive in a fast paced and energetic working environment. You will have exposure to complex and detailed transactions with private developments, multi unit and apartment settlements. You will be supported in the work you do by an experienced team of property lawyers so you will be assisted with more complex commercial property work. What's on Offer: You will be joining likeminded individuals that are high performing and driven in exceeding expectations. You will be a part of a team where successes are celebrated, and problems are solved together. They are an engaged, tight knit and supportive group that are values driven. Not only will you be a valued member of the team you will also receive: $100,000 - $130,000 per annum + KiwiSaver experience dependent A car park is provided End of year bonus scheme based on team and individual performance This is a Monday to Friday onsite role, however flexibility around commute times are on offer For further information, contact Simone Macdonald on 021 190 0975 or email your CV to simone@colegal.co.nz or by clicking APPLY now.
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Auckland
$80k - $90k + KiwiSaver + Benefits
Legal Secretary | Corporate
This is a fantastic opportunity to align yourself with an elite firm where you will be able to further your legal secretarial career. You will be an integral member of a high performing support team that strives to deliver beyond expectations for its authors. Being a part of this team will allow you to thrive in a supportive and collaborative team environment, where you will receive the mentorship and coaching you require to ensure that your career grows from strength to strength.About the Role:Supporting a dedicated team of three Partners in corporate matters and a wider team of authors. You will be assisting in general secretarial duties, liaising with internal stakeholders and supporting departments as well as answering general enquiries from clients. On a day to day you will be responsible for: Diary and email management of the Partners as well as organising any travel related arrangements Managing workflows and dedicating any tasks to internal supporting service centers Editing, formatting, and preparing emails, documents, and contracts as required as well as preparing PowerPoint presentations and other business proposal based documents Document and file management within the dedicated system Preparing end of month billing for final review Organising and overseeing in liaison with marketing on all team and industry related events About You: This role requires strong intermediate to senior level law firm experience, including Partner support and the ability to balance complex, high pressure corporate workloads on a global scale. A confident user of Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint Previous Corporate experience would be advantageous, however, we are keen to speak to candidates from all legal sectors that are interested in broadening their experience Be a team player that is driven to exceed expectations and go above and beyond to ensure your team is set up for success Organised and methodical in your working style, with an approachable and open communication style What's in it for you:You will be a part of a friendly, welcoming, and down to earth team environment. Being a part of a wider network of colleagues and a firm that offers annual salary and performance reviews, you will have the opportunity to move and progress further if you desire to do so. This firm also offers ongoing training, learning, and development to ensure all employees are engaged and thriving in the workplace. You will also receive: A starting salary of $80,000 - $90,000 + KiwiSaver dependent on experience As well as a generous benefits package For further information, contact Simone Macdonald on 021 190 0975 or email your CV to simone@colegal.co.nz, or click 'APPLY' now to send through your details.
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Auckland
Legal Secretary | Litigation
This full-service CBD firm offers a professional yet relaxed style. The Partners are well recognised in the industry for advocating for diversity and inclusion, and are award-winning members of the legal fraternity. The Role:Reporting to a Litigation Partners and wider Team of authors, you will work alongside a team of like minded Secretaries, where you can align yourself with a high-performing and driven team. This is a fast-paced and dynamic role where you will be an integral support person in this professional team. Your day-to-day responsibilities will be to: Maintain client relationships by providing a high level of customer service as you will be the first point of contact in initial queries Diary management of the Partner and authors as needed Document management, dictation as well as editing and formatting correspondence Month-end billing, ensuring all billables are correct and accurate for invoicing General administration, file, and client maintenance About You: This role would suit a junior to intermediate legal secretary ideally with at least 2 years experience working in litigation, however this is not essential Previous experience in e-billing or exposure to complex billing matters would be advantageous Be confident in managing and running diary management for multiple authors Proficient knowledge in Word and Excel, with an efficient typing speed for dictation and minute taking Team driven, keen to support and share knowledge, able to work in a cohesive and collaborative environment To be successful in this role you will thrive in a fast paced and energetic working environment, with the ability to manage multiple conflicting and shifting deadlines. You will have had exposure to complex and detailed files as well as working with important clients. What's on Offer:This is a team are hard-working and engaged with a fun mentality. Not only will you be a valued member of staff, you can expect (experience dependent): Salary of $70,000 - $80,000 per annum + KiwiSaver based on experience Ongoing training and support in a vibrant and busy team environment Annual salary reviews based on performance For further information, contact Simone Macdonald on 021 190 0975 or click APPLY now.
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Christchurch
Legal Executive
The Company: This firm is located in the Christchurch CBD, has a great reputation in the industry and high staff retention. A full-service firm, their key point of difference is their ability to adapt to new ways of working in the legal field, including using new technology and upgrading systems and processes. They take an agile and modern approach to work, adding flexibility into the 9-5 to optimise work/life balance. The Role: A unique opportunity has come up for a Legal Executive with a strong foundation in property and conveyancing law but an interest in having more variety in their day-to-day legal career. You might be a Legal Executive who specialises in property but also has experience in estates or commercial law (for example). We are open to looking at what the mix of work would be, but we’re looking for someone who likes that kind of variety and is agile and adaptable to the workflow coming in. About you: This opportunity would suit a Legal Executive who already has a mix of skills across different areas of law. However, if you have strong property experience but would like more variety and are open to being trained up in other areas, we want to hear from you too! The benefits of this opportunity: Flexible working hours including wfh 1 day per week Supportive culture with clear progression plans Monthly social club events Funding for networking and educational events For a confidential chat about this role, 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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Auckland
2+ yr Legal Secretary/PA | Corporate
This is an exciting opportunity to align your career with a firm that offers a collaborative and cohesive working culture where everyone feels valued and recognised. Based in lower Auckland CBD, you will have easy access to public transport and the motorway. About the Role:Supporting two Partners and a small team of senior solicitors you will be based in a team that works with interesting and exciting clients. This team is a fun and dynamic bunch. You will be working in a deadline driven environment as well as liaising with some of New Zealand's most recognised brands and high net worth individuals. Your day to day duties will include but are not limited to: Word processing, drafting letters and documents as well as transcribing digital dictation Diary management for a Partner, organising evening functions and industry events and seminars Administration, filing, and database management as well as assisting with documentation Assisting authors with end of month accounts and billing, as well as any other ad hoc office duties and administration About You: Previous experience as a legal secretary in Banking and Finance or Corporate Law would be advantageous Confident in PPSR and the Companies Office is essential for this role Advanced typing skills, this role includes dictation and therefore a typing speed of 50wpm minimum is required Organised, methodical and systematic in your approach to your work as you will be managing the Partners diary as well as managing multiple conflicting deadlines at any one time A great communicator, able to build relationships with ease on a professional level with an open and personable demeanor This role requires someone who is able to adapt to change, think fast, and able to deliver on deadline. This role has room to grow in responsibilities and seniority so if you are looking for career growth this is a great opportunity, with ongoing training and development.What's on Offer:You will be joining a firm that has a low staff turnover in their team with an engaged and fun working environment, and remuneration includes: $65,000 - $75,000 plus KiwiSaver (based on experience) Laptop provided Causal Friday as well as social events through the year For further information, contact Simone Macdonald on 021 190 0975 or email your CV to simone@colegal.co.nz or by clicking APPLY now.
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Auckland
Lawyers 2+ years | Relocate to Australia
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, relocation allowances, quality work as well as career progression. While the London market seems to still be recovering, an alternative option could be Australia and means you don't need to requalify while still being able to exposure to international deals, cases and high value matters.A few of the roles are: Sydney Litigation Associate | 4+ years PQE | progressive specialist firm. Litigation Senior Associate | Leading International Firm with global disputes | $210k+ Structured Finance / Securitisation Associate | Senior Associate level in a leading international firm. Working with clients raising domestic & international credit & private capital | $185k+ Family Law | 4+ years PQE | general practice firm | 2 days WFH | $165k+ Construction Lawyer | 2–4 PQE, large firm | mostly litigation with some front-end | $105k–$140k Melbourne Litigation | 4+ year's PQE | Large National Firm | $120k–$190k Planning & Environment Associate or Senior Associate | Large National Firm | $135k+ Financial Services Regulatory Senior Associate | Large National Firm | Insurance & wealth management experience required | $170k+ Brisbane Real Estate Senior Associate, 5–6 PQE | Leading International Firm | Million-dollar transactions | $185k+ Construction Lawyer (litigation focus) | 2–4 PQE | large national firm | $105k–$140k If these roles aren’t an exact fit but you’re open to exploring a move, get in touch to see how your experience could translate to the Australian market. The clients we work with can provide relocation support, helping you settle in smoothly for a fresh start in the new year. For NZ qualified lawyers thinking ahead about moving overseas, now is a great time to explore your options and get a sense of market salaries for your background. Similarly, if you’re considering returning from the UK and weighing up opportunities in NZ vs Australia, we can provide insight into the differences between the legal markets in each jurisdiction. 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 'QUICK APPLY' now.
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Wellington
Competition, Regulatory and Public Lawyer | 3+ years PQE
The Firm & Opportunity Step into a practice where you can fast track your career within a specialist team. As a firm, there are regular social events and internal and external learning opportunities to help you grow. The work will be blend of advisory and dispute resolution work where you'll be involved in matters that range from merger appeals, Fair Trading Act breaches and advice, price fixing and cartel matters, misleading and deceptive conduct cases, regulatory prosecutions and other dispute resolution work. You'll work one on one with a well-regarded partner in the team. The Culture With a modern working style, our client operates collaboratively as a team with scope for flexibility. This includes working from home 1 day a week and the opportunity to take file ownership and responsibility with partner support. As a firm that breeds success, they are dedicated to providing continual training that supports your progression and ongoing development within the team. About you: 3+ years PQE with experience gained in either consumer law, commercial litigation or the regulatory area (whether gained in a firm or an in-house legal environment); An interest in learning and being able to problem solve complex issues; NZ qualified; and Good academics (a B average or higher in your degree LLB). A commerce degree would be a bonus. You may be looking to take a step out of the internal government or regulatory litigation space and into a role where you can use your understanding of the sector to advise clients on technical legal matters and provide solutions. Likewise you may have a commercial litigation background with a particular interest in competition and consumer law issues. Give us a call today to discuss whether this is the right role for you. For further information, contact Anand on 027 2746 186 or email your CV and academic transcript by clicking 'APPLY' now or emailing it to anand@colegal.co.nz.
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Wellington
Commercial Property & Infrastructure lawyer | 3+ years
About the opportunity We are working with a national 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 the property development projects and transactions that they are involved in. This role is for a good intermediate level lawyer keen to take a step up in responsibility while learning from partners that know this space well. You'll be working with public and private sector clients that are working on matters across the country.Working in this high performing team, flexibility can be provided and billing targets aren't the core focus. The focus is on delivering strategic advice and value to its clients. It's very much a team-based and collaborative culture where information sharing is encouraged and people don't work in silos - therefore a likeminded person will fit in well. About the workYour day-to-day will involve matters pertaining to: Commercial property transactions; Subdivision and property development projects; Commercial leasing arrangements; Advising infrastructure providers on regulatory matters; Strategic project planning legal advice. 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. About you 3+ years NZ practising legal experience - you could be at a top tier or mid-sized firm and wanting better file management responsibility and client contact Good interpersonal and client relationship skills An interest in developing a career as a commercial property lawyer A B average or higher with your academic record. Perhaps you're thinking about a move to Wellington? Or a relocation back from overseas? Wanting to take your skills up a notch? Get in touch to find out if this opportunity is for you. To find out more, call Anand Ranchhod on 0272746186 or at anand@colegal.co.nz or call Bob Kou on 027 274 5926 or email at bob@colegal.co.nz. Alternatively, click APPLY to send through your CV and academic record.
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Auckland
Comm Property Lawyer | Junior-Intermediate
About the position We have a fantastic opportunity to join a leading property team at one of our clients that works with blue chip corporates, developers, local and overseas 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. They now look to hire a junior - intermediate level lawyer to join the team and continue to drive the success of the firm by acting on various property matters. 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 and securities work, easements, acquisitions under the Public Works Act, commercial property acquisition and disposals, conveyancing, as well as some general commercial, construction and financing work too. About you 2+ years' PQE property experience - you might come from a general practice law firm and are looking for a step up, with the chance to specialise. Likewise, you may be in a larger firm but looking to join a firm that can offer a steady flow of interesting work as well as a decent work/life balance. Decent academic record (ideally around a B average or better); and An interest in developing your career in the commercial property space. For a confidential chat, call Anand 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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Christchurch
Private Client Solicitor
The Company: Our client is a well-established law firm in Christchurch with a modern and progressive culture. A mid-sized team, they collaborate and take pride in working together to get the best results for their clients. This full-service firm specialises in removing the legal jargon and creating a down-to-earth and supportive professional environment for both their clients and their team. The Role: We are seeking someone who loves the challenge of working in private client work to join their team. You’ll be a solicitor with around 2 years’ experience working in a law firm who loves working on wills, trusts and estates work and is keen to keep developing your career in this area. About you: We are looking for a Solicitor or Senior Solicitor who is naturally empathetic, hard-working and who has a great eye for detail. You’ll be someone who likes to work collaboratively, communicates well and likes being part of a team. The benefits of this opportunity: Regular performance reviews to ensure you are on track to achieve your professional goals A very supportive and approachable leadership team Flexible working style + wfh day Modern offices and systems Health insurance and wellbeing benefits Birthday leave A great team of genuinely fun and supportive people For this role you will need to have had experience working as a Solicitor and have NZ working rights. For a confidential chat about this role, 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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Auckland
Legal Secretary | Litigation
This is an exciting opportunity to join a national full service law firm based in Auckland CBD. This firm has a collaborative and cohesive working culture where everyone feels valued and recognised. The Partners ensure that work is distributed fairly and evenly amongst the support staff and are team focused. They are seeking a Legal Secretary that thrives on being the backbone of the team within this busy and productive litigation team. About the Role:Supporting the senior Partners that are switched on, funny and easy going along with a small team of fee earners specialising in civil, dispute resolution and insolvency work. You will be based in a team that is driven to exceed client expectations. You will be liaising with clients and assisting with their queries, where no two days are the same. Duties include: Word processing, drafting letters and documents as well as transcribing digital dictation Diary management, inclusive of organising travel arrangements for the Partners Administration, filing, and database management as well as assisting with documentation for court and litigation processes Assist authors with end of month accounts and billing, as well as any other ad hoc office duties and administration About You: Previous experience within a law firm is essential for this role, and may suit a legal assistant or general practice secretary looking to take a step up in responsibility in a role with growth Advanced typing skills, this role includes dictation and therefore a typing speed of 50wpm minimum is required Organised, methodical, and systematic in your approach to your work as you will be managing the Partners diary as well as managing multiple conflicting deadlines at any one time Good IT skills Team and client focused, willing to exceed expectations, and be proactive This role requires someone who enjoys being one step ahead and has the ability to adapt to change, think fast, and able to deliver on deadline. This role has room to grow in responsibilities and seniority so if you are looking for career growth, this is a great opportunity, with ongoing training and development.What's on Offer:You will be a part of a well-oiled team that is part of an award winning firm. This firm goes above and beyond to ensure you feel welcomed, valued, and recognised for your hard work and dedication. You will also be rewarded with the following: Circa $75k- $85k + KiwiSaver per annum based on experience Idyllic office environment with a full benefits package Continual growth and development For further information, contact Simone Macdonald on 021 190 0975 or email your CV to simone@colegal.co.nz or by clicking APPLY now.
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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
Tax Lawyer | Senior Associate
Join an award-winning national law firm in its Tax team. Working in a collaborative team, you will work with local and international businesses on tax aspects relating to mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, investments, divestments, securitisation, property deals, project and asset financing.You will have the opportunity to collaborate with clients in various sectors in providing strategic advice around tax-effective structures and solutions to their commercial needs. Not only does this team have an impeccable track record, but they are supportive, with modern systems in place allowing you to focus on providing sound advice to your clients on major transactions, asset structuring or regulatory matters. About you: 7+ years PQE in NZ tax law and/or consulting; The ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and with strong interpersonal skills; A good academic background; Ability to hold an NZ practising certificate; and Experience gained in a reputable tax legal team or within a leading accountancy practice, in its tax team. Perhaps you're returning from overseas and would like to take up this unique opportunity to work within one of the industry’s best tax teams or perhaps you're NZ Qualified and looking to make the transition from a tax consulting team of a big 4 accounting firm and are keen to now hone your legal skills. Get in touch with us 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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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 Assistant - Property
The Company: Our client is a firm with a strong national presence, operating across major regional hubs including a Christchurch office located in the CBD operating out of modern offices. Known for having a great culture and a very client-centric approach to collaborative working, they have a great reputation in the legal industry. The Role: An opportunity has come up to support a busy Partner across property and private client work. You’ll support with conveyancing work as well as wills, EPAs and other private client work as needed. This opportunity will suit someone who really likes to be busy, loves property law and enjoys supporting a team to do their best work. About you: We are looking for a Legal Assistant with at least 5 years of experience working in property law who is looking for the next step in their legal career. You’ll be highly organised, able to meet deadlines, have a great eye for detail and thrive in a fast-paced environment! The benefits of this opportunity: Work for a national firm known for having a great culture and taking care of their people Inclusive culture where your opinion as a Legal Assistant is valued A modern approach to working, including working from home one day per week Wellbeing initiatives For a confidential chat about this role, 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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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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