Associate, Corporate Advisory (3+ PQE)

Dentons is part of the world’s largest global law firm and a leading firm in New Zealand, with offices in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.

About this role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join our Corporate advisory team. You will be joining a high-performing, professional, ambitious, and collaborative team led by partners who have practiced in New Zealand and London. 

The team has a strong transactional focus and regularly acts on both inbound and outbound cross-border transactions. This team has handled many of the firm’s most high-profile, advising a blue-chip client base that includes:

• Large corporates within New Zealand and overseas
• Private equity and venture capital fund managers
• Iwi and Māori enterprises
• Clients across a broad range of sectors, particularly technology, financial services, and energy

This role will work closely with Keegan Toft, a highly regarded corporate specialist known for delivering pragmatic, solution-focused advice to a diverse range of clients, including growth-stage businesses, small to medium enterprises, and listed companies.

Your experience/interest will include:

• Corporate and commercial law
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Corporate governance
• Providing sound commercial advice
• Building strong trusted client relationships

What do we offer?

This role provides the opportunity to join a small team, where you will gain valuable experience from day one. Your Partner will help you develop your technical skills and your business acumen.

We are a future-focussed firm and that ethos extends to our people too. At Dentons we can offer you top quality work and an outstanding firm culture.

We offer competitive remuneration along with benefits that will make a positive difference to your life.

Application:

For more information about our Corporate team see Dentons in New Zealand - Corporate.

To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter, and academic transcript. To request a copy of the position description, or for a confidential discussion about the role, contact Kayley Hamlyn on Kayley.Hamlyn@dentons.com or +64 4 915 0826.