Associate / Senior Associate - Corporate Commercial (Christchurch-Based)

We are delighted to be partnering with Tavendale & Partners (TP), a leading New Zealand law firm as we undertake a search for a Lawyer to join their Corporate & Commercial team in Christchurch.TP has offices in Christchurch, Auckland, Ashburton and Nelson, giving them both a national footprint and a reach into provincial New Zealand that drives much of the country's economy.The firm's unique understanding of the primary sector coupled with its expertise in commercial law sees them advise some of the most reputable businesses and individuals in the world.The OpportunityAn excellent opportunity has become available for an Associate Corporate & Commercial Lawyer with at least five years of PQE who is looking to progress their career. Their way of working is highly collaborative, tending to form cross-functional project teams for big files rather than being overly siloed.The role will allow you to work alongside highly respected Commercial Partners, including Andrew Leete and Ellen Sewell, with unmatched mentorship structures in place. Their team as a whole also prides themselves on the excellent levels of support provided by their experienced team of legal executives and assistants to ensure that you can focus your time and add value on more challenging and contentious issues.To be successful, you will have an existing solid grounding in corporate law including areas such as business sales & purchases, joint ventures, limited partnerships, capital raising, shareholder agreements as well as mergers & acquisitions.For the right individual this is a fantastic opportunity to either progress to Senior Associate or for a more senior applicant to see a genuine pathway to Partner.Concurrent with their headcount growth, TP have worked hard to become one of the most progressive firms we work with, investing heavily in technology and the wellbeing of their staff:Clear and personalised development plan to ensure alignment and transparency of firm and individual goalsRemote working available for all staff one day a week, and flexibility as to start/finish times etc. when necessaryAll staff are entitled to four 'TP Days' each year (one each quarter) with a focus on wellbeingInternal wellness and social initiatives such as guest speakers (often wellness or leadership focused), fruit provided for staff weekly, social activities, Winter Wellness Week plus moreAll expressions of interest are treated with absolute confidence, and details are not passed on to the client without your expressed permission.Please note that any CVs received via a third party or directly to TP will be referred to Fluid.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr