Solicitor - Competition and public law
Solicitor - Competition and public law
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Job Description
The opportunity
Join Buddle Findlays well regarded public law team and work alongside - partner Susie Kilty (based in Wellington) and special counsel Anna Parker (based in Auckland). Susie and Anna are widely respected for their deep knowledge and practical experience in competition consumer and overseas investment law.
Both have been involved in some of New Zealands most significant and complex regulatory matters regularly advising major corporates as well as government agencies. If you have 3-6 years PQE and a solid foundation of public and administrative law with exposure to or experience in competition and consumer law (preferably) or overseas investment this is your chance to join Susie Anna and the team to make your mark at one of New Zealands leading law firms.
Why Buddle Findlay
- High-impact work: Advise on headline-making competition and consumer law matters regulatory investigations and overseas investment projects that will help shape New Zealands future
- Mentorship that matters: Anna and Susie are known for their collaborative supportive leadership. Youll get hands-on experience real responsibility and the chance to learn from them and their team
- A team that backs you: Work closely with colleagues across Auckland and Wellington in a culture where your ideas are valued and your growth is a priority.
What you will do:
- Advise on competition and consumer law (Fair Trading Act Commerce Act regulatory investigations) and industry regulation (eg electricity)
- Support clients with overseas investment consent applications and compliance
- Assist the public law team on the breadth of work that Buddle Findlay does across a range of sectors including electricity education and payments
- Collaborate on due diligence and cross-practice projects not only with our team but the wider teams at Buddle Findlay.
What matters to us
Is a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality client-focused advice a collaborative approach to working with clients and colleagues and a passion for excellence in competition and consumer law and/or overseas investment. We value integrity initiative and a willingness to contribute to our success and reputation as a team and the firm.
To be successful in this role (as well as what has already been mentioned) you will also bring your sharp analytical skills clear communication and your client-first mindset. You are proactive and take a collaborative approach to what you do and importantly have and a passion for public law.
Buddle Findlay is a leading commercial law firm with three offices 46 partners and over 300 people. Collaboration is at our core. You will feel valued connected and supported. Were committed to quality in everything we do and to empowering our people to achieve extraordinary results for our clients.
What we offer
A career with us gives you the opportunity to work with a wide range of people that are motivated to help shape the future of business in New Zealand. We offer a range of benefits that enable you to be the best you can be such as opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development flexible working practices health insurance benefits social events charity initiatives and wellbeing-focused programmes.
To apply
You dont need to tick every box a willingness to learn and develop is also important to us. If this sounds like you wed love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short cover letter to our talent attraction specialist
We look forward to hearing from you about your aspirations as a commercial lawyer and we hope that could be at Buddle Findlay.
Together we grow Ka tipu tahi tatau.
Buddle Findlay is recruiting directly for this role and will only be accepting direct applications at this stage.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
