Senior Associate- Corporate and Commercial

Dentons is part of the world’s largest global law firm and a leading firm in the New Zealand market with unparalleled access, not only to lawyers but also to sector experts, training, talent support and business development opportunities across the globe. This means the opportunities are endless for their people. We are an international business but locally run and operated, giving you the best of both worlds.

Dentons are in a growth phase, and are looking for a Senior Associate to join their team in their Auckland office. The Dentons’ Corporate and Commercial Team advises local, national and international clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.

About this role

The Corporate and Commercial Team advise local, national and international clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. This includes listed companies, iwi, local subsidiaries of multinationals, fund managers, private companies, trusts, and individuals. 

As a Senior lawyer in the team, your responsibilities will be multifaceted. Depending on your experience and areas of interest your work could include the following: mergers and acquisitions; domestic and international transactions; business and corporate advisory; capital markets; joint ventures, partnering and alliancing; resource and energy; and/or infrastructure projects

You will be part of a dynamic and inclusive team that works in partnership with their clients, where you will get plenty of valuable experience. We are a future focussed firm, and that ethos extends to our people too.  

About you

The ideal lawyer will have 7+ years’ experience and lead work on files. You will need to be a strong team player and have a genuine ambition to establish yourself as a recognised professional in the corporate and commercial field. You will enjoy mentoring and supporting other lawyers, have a flexible and proactive approach to work, like variety, and focused on fostering strong relationships across the market. 

You will need to have strong general corporate expertise, ideally with experience in some of the following areas:

• Mergers and aquisitions
• Domestic and international transactions
• Business and corporate advisory
• Capital markets
• Joint ventures, partnering and alliancing
• Resource and energy
• Infrastructure projects
• Commercial contracts

What sets us apart

At Dentons, you will have more than just access to complex and interesting work – you will also have the opportunity to engage with talented sector experts, receive training and talent support, and explore business development prospects worldwide. Dentons is dedicated to creating a respectful and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. 

The firm offer a competitive remuneration package along with benefits that will make a positive difference to your work/life balance such as

• An additional paid holiday during Summer Shutdown
• Lifestyle leave
• Top up payments during parental leave up to 26 weeks or 5 weeks for non-primary caregiver
• Volunteer leave
• A dedicated wellness programme, including an annual Wellness allowance
• Access to free in-house legal advice
• Various social events and more!

Apply Now

For more information about our corporate team check out Dentons in New Zealand - Corporate

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter. For a confidential discussion about the role, to discuss flexible work options or request copy of the position description, please contact Aleisha Williams (HR Advisor- Auckland) at aleisha.williams@dentons.com.

We believe inclusion drives diversity and fostering an environment where their people thrive through diversity of thought and shared experience makes them the successful global firm they are. Dentons encourage applications irrespective of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. Dentons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an environment where everyone respects and supports each other.