The role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Solicitor or Senior Associate to join our Banking team in Auckland.
This is a busy practice area where you'll be involved in a range of challenging, interesting, and significant work. You will join our award-winning Banking and Financial Services division that is ranked Tier 1 by the Legal 500 Asia Pacific, a team that is passionate and committed to delivering timely, practical, and innovative solutions to help clients realize their goals.
The role provides the opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career in a top law firm with an excellent client base, including all the major trading banks, other local and international banks, investment banks, financial institutions, sponsors, issuers, trustees, corporates, and government organizations.
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
At least 5+ years' relevant experience in general banking and/or restructuring and insolvency gained from another top-tier law firm or financial institution.
Excellent drafting experience, together with excellent communication and interpersonal skills that help you develop strong relationships.
A commercially driven mindset.
An interest in drafting in plain English would be an advantage, as would CCCFA experience.
As a senior member of the team, you'll be mentoring junior members of staff and demonstrating leadership qualities, as well as participating in business development activities.
About us
MinterEllisonRuddWatts is a top-tier New Zealand law firm with a proud 130-year history. Our vision is to be the firm of choice for leading clients and exceptional people. While we're known as technically excellent, we're also valued advisers that listen and understand our client's business before delivering the best commercial solution.
Every day we strive to live our value of Waka Eke Noa (respect individuality, work as one). We celebrate and invest in our team and are committed to creating a diverse workforce where all of our staff feel included, empowered, and encouraged to be their unique, authentic selves. We understand the power that diversity creates, and our collaborative culture and desire to see our people thrive is what sets us apart.
We're proud to be a New Zealand law firm with a global outlook and reach. We have offices in Auckland and Wellington, and connections to an international network through the MinterEllison Legal Group, a leading firm in the Asia-Pacific.
How to apply
Please click 'Apply Now' to register your profile with us and apply for this job. For further information please contact Tony Tung at ****** to arrange a confidential call.
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