IntermediateSenior Banking and Finance Lawyer

Wellington - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Russell McVeagh

Russell McVeagh is New Zealands premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice. Our award-winning team of lawyers across Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara and Queenstown Tahuna are internationally recognised for their thought leadership depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories.

Our values ofRespect Manaaki Curiosity Māhirahira Excellence Whai hiranga and Tenacity Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join New Zealands leading banking and finance team based in Wellington. We are looking for a banking and finance solicitor with 3 years experience gained in New Zealand or overseas. You will be working closely with partners Guy Lethbridge Tom Hunt and Sarah DeSourdy Hastings.

We will offer you first-class training and real opportunities to further develop your career in a supportive collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment working alongside New Zealands leading lawyers.

About you

We would like to hear from you if you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive ambitious growing and energetic team.

The successful candidate will:

Have 3 years legal experience in banking and finance;
Have a strong academic record;
Relish playing a key role in transactions;
Enjoy working collaboratively; and
Have strong technical and commercial abilities.

Benefits

We offer many employee benefits focused on supporting our people to succeed and thrive.

Some of these include:

Market leading remuneration package;
Relocation packages for overseas candidates;
Support coaching and targeted training and development programmes;
Annual wellness subsidy phone allowance and talent referral bonus incentives; and
Regular firm and team events.

How to apply

To apply please submit your CV and transcript.

We believe in enabling a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone. Please clickherefor further information about Russell McVeaghs diversity and inclusion vision and commitment.

Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact our Environment Social and Governance (ESG) Report captures our firms progress on our commitment to helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand. You can read our 2025 report Contributing to Aotearoa New Zealand Te Whai Koha ki Aotearoa here.

For more information or to have a confidential discussion about this position please email Michaela Reid on

Required Experience:

Manager

About Russell McVeaghRussell McVeagh is New Zealands premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice. Our award-winning team of lawyers across Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara and Queenstown Tahuna are internationally recognised for their thoug...