Corporate Senior Solicitor / Senior Associate - Māori business at Chapman Tripp

Waitematā, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Governance, Client Focused, Communication Skills, Te Reo Māori, Māori Business, Māori Law, Strategic Advice, Commercial Advice, Legal Advice, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Cultural Competence, Motivation, Enthusiasm

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Our market-leading Te Waka Ture / Māori legal group are looking for a corporate and commercial lawyer to join the firm’s Auckland office. Te Waka Ture specialise in Māori law issues and provide commercial legal advice, including governance, to support iwi, hapū, Māori landowners, Māori businesses, and those looking to work alongside them. We are looking for a motivated individual with experience in corporate and commercial work, ideally with exposure to working with iwi entities and Māori businesses – or a strong drive to enter this sector. As the successful candidate, you will be working closely with Hoa Rangapū,Te Aopare Dewes, the lead for our Te Waka Ture group. Te Aopare specialises in corporate structuring, governance, strategic and commercial advice and is recognised as a Leading Lawyer for Māori Law, Māori Land and Te Tiriti o Waitangi matters in Aotearoa. You will be exposed to interesting and challenging work, and there will be scope for you to build your practice and long-term client relationships and to advance within the firm. Relevant Skills and Experience: 5+ years PQE Good academic background Commercially astute and client focused Excellent communication skills - te reo Māori advantageous Enthusiasm and drive to work with Māori business and communities Working with Chapman Tripp: Top-tier clients and work Flexible working style and supportive leadership Inclusive culture and team Ongoing learning and development & formal mentoring programme Comprehensive salary and benefits package including healthcare and annual wellbeing allowance Groups and activities to suit your interests: sports, arts & culture, regular team and firm events for connection We are a collaborative workplace of smart, passionate and hardworking people, united by a commitment to excellence. Work for Aotearoa’s largest legal partnership and enjoy a firm which has the resources and structures in place for you to do your best work; as well as people who are caring, inclusive and authentic. For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Sam Moodley at sam.moodley@chapmantripp.com or +64 9 357 9014.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide corporate and commercial legal advice to support iwi, hapū, Māori landowners, and Māori businesses. They will work closely with the lead of the Te Waka Ture group and engage in interesting and challenging work.