Legal Secretary | Corporate & Commercial Fluid Legal is delighted to partner with our client in the search for an experienced commercial legal support professional to join their esteemed Business & Commercial Law team. Based in the Christchurch CBD, the firm has a reputation for consistently delivering results across a range of widely recognised work and has a clear reputation across the market as an employer of choice.
This firm is people-focused and has a culture of empathy and support as an employer, while constantly adapting the way they work to increase their efficiency in providing legal services. The positive, vibrant, and welcoming culture is a large part of who the firm are, so this role is a great opportunity for a social change while advancing your work in this space.
About the Role
The role is fast-paced, busy and rewarding with a consistent flow of work. You will support interesting, large-scale and challenging work across a wide range of business law and commercial transactions, including S&P of commercial property, commercial leasing, subdivisions, shareholder and franchise agreements, joint ventures, capital raisings, banking & finance law, as well as some larger-scale M&A transactions.
This is a great opportunity for someone from a generalist legal background to specialise within a superb team, working collaboratively with authors across a variety of files and apply your skills and experience in a more advanced setting.
The team as a whole has a "no-egos" and open structure with a strong sense of collaboration and innovation. You can expect to operate in a high-trust environment where you are genuinely valued for your skillset by practice partners. Enjoy a more relaxed professional setting, with plenty of laughs and team networking events along the way, while being an integral part of the premium-quality experience that is delivered to clients.
About You
This role will suit someone who is looking for a professional refresh within the local market with at least 3 + years of legal experience with prior exposure to commercial, property, or trust law.
You will be experienced across a variety of software, including advanced Microsoft 365 abilities, and be comfortable with high-volume document formatting across Microsoft Word and Adobe. You will also have experience with monthly invoicing, document management, and be comfortable managing diaries and inboxes for senior business professionals.
Candidates with 5 + years from a high-performing professional services background looking to transfer their skillset may also be considered for this vacancy. It would also suit someone looking to relocate to the Canterbury region eager to make their mark quickly within the local market.
Register your interest
Either use the Apply Now button, or get in touch with Emily Watson on ****** or 027 414 3346 to register your interest on a confidential basis.
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