About Russell McVeagh Russell McVeagh is New Zealand's premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice. Our award-winning team of lawyers are internationally recognised for their thought leadership, depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories. Our team is based in Auckland | Tamaki Makaurau and Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara and are expanding into the South Island | Te Waipounamu with the opening of an office in Queenstown.
We work on New Zealand's most significant and highly complex transactions, many of which have cross-border considerations. This includes transactions for major corporates, Government projects of national significance, and key infrastructure projects to help shape New Zealand.
Our values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Mahirahira, Excellence | Whai hiranga and Tenacity | Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together.
About the role Our Environment, Planning and Natural Resources team help clients navigate challenges by helping them to understand the legal, regulatory and political frameworks around urban planning, infrastructure development and environmental issues like freshwater quality, climate change, RMA reform, energy and renewables and coastal developments.
Our multi-disciplinary team, led by market leaders Allison Arthur-Young, Daniel Minhinnick and Simon Pilkinton, has the ability and the depth to take on big projects and complex legal questions. We're known for the way we collaboratively partner with our clients, our industry knowledge, commercial nous and our understanding of our client's broader strategic objectives. You will get exposure to some of the most interesting work in New Zealand and will learn from the best in a high-achieving team and firm that is committed to developing your career and fostering a positive work environment.
About you This is a growing practice area for the firm, so we are looking for lawyers across a wide range of experience levels. If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team and would like to join an award-winning full-service firm, we would like to hear from you. The successful candidate will have:
Experience in Environment, Planning and Natural Resources law; A strong academic record; Strong technical and commercial abilities; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to build connections and work collaboratively. Benefits We offer a wide range of employee benefits focused on supporting our people to succeed and thrive, some of which include:
Competitive remuneration package; Support, coaching, and considered training and development programmes; Annual wellness subsidy, phone allowance, and talent referral bonus incentives; Team charity days, sports days, annual ball, and regular team events. How to apply To apply, please submit your CV and academic transcript.
We believe in enabling a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone. Please click here for further information about Russell McVeagh's diversity and inclusion vision and commitment. Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact – our 2023 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report captures our firm's progress on our commitment to helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand. You can read our 2023 report, 'Our Contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand | To tatou ki Aotearoa' here.
For more information, or to have a confidential discussion about this position please email our Talent Advisor, Ana Allid, or call 09 367 8400.
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