Senior Commercial Lawyer

Posted 05 March 2025
LocationAuckland
Job type Permanent
DisciplineLaw Firms - Professional
Reference882284

Job description

An Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Commercial Lawyer at a Respected Long Standing North Shore Firm

A reputable firm on the North Shore is looking for a skilled Senior Commercial Lawyer to join their team. Known for its family-friendly environment and strong staff retention, the firm offers flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options, to support a healthy work-life balance.

About the Firm:
This respected firm has a long history of providing high-quality legal services to a diverse client base, including corporates, SMEs, charitable organisations and investors. The team works in a collaborative and supportive environment where every member is valued.

The Role:
As a Senior Commercial Lawyer you will handle a variety of engaging and challenging matters, such as:
  • Assisting with business sales and acquisitions
  • Advising on corporate structuring and restructuring, including preparing shareholders’ agreements
  • Providing guidance on corporate governance and compliance
  • Advising on personal property securities regime compliance
  • Assisting with debt recovery
  • Preparing and advising on commercial leases for landlords and tenants
  • Supporting commercial lending, borrowing, and securities
  • Assisting with the formation and administration of limited partnerships
  • Advising on intellectual property protection and licensing
  • Facilitating the formation and administration of franchise structures
  • Documenting supply, manufacture, and distribution arrangements
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be a New Zealand-qualified Commercial Lawyer with a current practising certificate and over 5 years of experience in an equally reputable firm. This role is well-suited for someone who is:
  • Returning from overseas
  • Transitioning back into practice from an in-house role
  • Seeking a role closer to home on the North Shore
  • The firm is open to someone either full-time or part-time (4 days a week) 
What’s on Offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working arrangements, including WFH options
  • A supportive and family-friendly work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
This role offers a great chance for a dedicated professional to join a firm where their skills will be appreciated, and their career can grow.

How to Apply:
If this opportunity sounds like a good fit, I’d love to hear from you:
  • Send your CV and academic transcript to jenny@colegal.co.nz
  • For a confidential chat, call Jenny Gallagher on 027 874 0993
  • Or simply click 'QUICK APPLY' NOW to submit your application.
All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

Don't miss out on the chance to join this respected firm and be part of a team where quality work and work-life balance are priorities.