Senior Solicitor Banking and Finance

Auckland - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Why join our banking team

Youll work on a broad range of top market transactions for both lender and borrower clients all while being part of a dynamic inclusive and collaborative team. Our team not only provides outstanding client service but also values building strong relationships with our clients and each other. With the support of all three partners and the wider Financial Services team you are enabled to do work that interests you and perform at your best.

What we offer

By joining Buddle Findlay - a tier one ranked practice you get the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients within internationally recognised teams alongside some of New Zealands best legal talent to shape the future of business in New Zealand. Our central value proposition is exceptional outcomes through collaboration and we place great importance on teamwork initiative and integrity. We offer a range of benefits and initiatives enabling you to perform at your best including career progression and leadership programmes top-tier remuneration additional leave entitlements referral bonuses and more. Contact us to find out more about the value we bring to our people.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Solicitor to join our Banking team based in Auckland. Led by partners Dan Collins Miriam Andrews and Paul Farrugia (who heads our banking practice) youll get the opportunity to work on a variety of deals including leveraged finance structured finance acquisition finance mezzanine finance project and construction finance syndicated lending and debt restructuring. Our clients are diverse and include a mix of domestic and overseas clients that spans a across different industry sectors including financial services property development climate transport logistics infrastructure energy hospitality agriculture/forestry and telecommunications.

We value people who bring a fresh perspective who are curious commercially minded and client focused.

To be successful in this role you will ideally have:

5 to 8 years PQE in general banking and finance law. Experience in leveraged finance is desired but not essential.
Experience gained from private practice or in-house with at least some of that experience gained in New Zealand.
Capability to draft and lead negotiations on core documentation.
An interest in mentoring junior lawyers
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience managing banking transactions according to deadlines.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role or would like to find out more about what its like to work in our leading banking team send us your details by clickingapplyor email Jill (Talent attraction specialist) ator call herfor a confidential conversation.

Overseas applicants are required to be admitted as a Solicitor in New Zealand Australia the UK or a similar common law jurisdiction and must be willing and able to relocate to New Zealand.Reach out to find out more about how we can help you relocate smoothly.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Why join our banking teamYoull work on a broad range of top market transactions for both lender and borrower clients all while being part of a dynamic inclusive and collaborative team. Our team not only provides outstanding client service but also values building strong relationships with our client...