Senior Associate- Corporate and Commercial

About this role

Step into a high-impact role in our  Corporate & Commercial team, advising top-tier national and international clients across a spectrum of complex transactions. Work on local and cross-border deals, across 30+ jurisdictions. Our team is highly collaborative, with a culture that values intellectual rigour, practical solutions, and client-centric service. While the Corporate Team operates as a national practice you will be primarily working with Gerard Dale and Chris Parke. Dentons’ lawyers are supported by global resources and local insight, enabling them to deliver seamless advice across jurisdictions

The role can be based in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.  

You will be working on a range of matters 

• Domestic and international transactions
• Business and corporate advisory
• Private Equity and Venture Capital
• Joint ventures, partnering and alliancing
• Commercial contracts

Noteworthy Engagements Dentons New Zealand 

• Advised a Toronto Stock Exchange-listed company on acquiring a NZ-based early-stage software business with operations across Australia, the UK, and the US—leveraging Dentons’ global network.
• Acted for Kennards Self Storage on its acquisition of all of the shares in National Mini Storage.
• Working with our Melbourne, London, Toronto and Washington DC offices on a range of transactions.

Read about Chris and his recent work here  

Read about Gerard and his work here

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 business development, mentoring and supporting other lawyers, have a flexible and proactive approach to work, like variety, and be focused on fostering strong relationships across the market.

What Dentons Offer

Dentons is an inclusive people focused firm, committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients. You will benefit from meaningful client engagement, expert guidance, and exposure to high-quality work that will enhance both your technical capabilities and commercial acumen.
As a future-focused firm, our commitment to innovation and excellence extends to our people. We offer a supportive environment, top-tier work, and a collaborative culture that values growth and wellbeing.

Dentons 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 the 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 program, 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 or request copy of the position description, please contact Pip Kistler  at pip.kistler@dentons.com or +64 9 375 1126