Professional Support Lawyer - CommercialDuncan Cotterill – Christchurch, South IslandLooking to utilise your commercial law expertise in a high impact role? We're looking for an experienced commercial lawyer to join Duncan Cotterill as a Professional Support Lawyer.Who we are looking for:Our team has an opportunity available for an experienced commercial lawyer looking for an impactful role without the pressures of billing, in a large firm environment. Ideally you will have a minimum of 7 years' experience and will be well versed in diverse areas of commercial law.You will be motivated, proactive, and will enjoy working autonomously, encouraging knowledge sharing across the firm by developing and maintaining our precedents collection and ensuring legislative changes are communicated and up to date.Your key responsibilities will include:Collating and organising existing precedent content, as well as drafting and updating precedents.Assessing the needs of the practice group and drafting and promoting best practice documentation and procedures.Monitoring and analysing new law and practice, researching points of law and assisting staff with enquiries relating to technical legal issues.Identifying needs and delivering in-house training on topics central to the interests of teams across different experience levels (from graduates to senior lawyers and partners).Based in either our Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch team, you will have the opportunity to:Join a high performing, dynamic team.Work closely and collaborate with our national commercial teams, partners and senior lawyers.Work across commercial, corporate and private client areas of law.Be exposed to great professional support, from established programmes and national networks.Access flexible working arrangements.Duncan Cotterill has five offices across New Zealand and is one of New Zealand's largest law firms. As a full-service law firm, we occupy a unique position in the legal market, delivering quality legal advice and exceptional value to our clients who include leading private and public sector organisations and high net worth individuals.Making Duncan Cotterill a great firm to work for is our top priority - a firm where you enjoy the work, are challenged, and achieve personal milestones. With modern offices, a friendly environment, and plenty of room to make this role your own, this is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your skills and experience in a unique position!If this sounds like you, apply now!
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