LAW

Senior Solicitor / Senior Associate

Banking and Finance

Auckland, New Zealand

Desired Experience:  

5+ PQE

Job Type: 

Full Time, Permanent

About the Firm

The Law firm is a top tier New Zealand law firm with a proud 130-year history. Recognised as New Zealand Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards in 2024, the firm is known for delivering technically excellent legal advice combined with a deep understanding of clients’ commercial objectives.

With offices in Auckland and Wellington and strong connections through the MinterEllison Legal Group, the firm operates with both local expertise and a global outlook. Guided by the value of Waka Eke Noa — respecting individuality while working as one — the firm fosters a collaborative culture where diversity, inclusion, and professional growth are highly valued.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a talented Senior Solicitor or Senior Associate to join our market-leading Financial Services team in Auckland. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-growing and innovative area of law alongside tier-1 financial institutions, leading boutiques, and emerging market disruptors from New Zealand and overseas.

Key areas of work include:

  • Investment funds (KiwiSaver, retail funds, private equity, venture capital)
  • Financial services regulation
  • FinTech matters
  • Cryptocurrency and digital asset infrastructure
  • Advising clients engaging with regulators such as the FMA, RBNZ, DIA, MBIE and MoJ

Our Financial Services team is ranked Band 1 by Chambers (Financial Services and FinTech) and Legal 500 (Investment Funds), offering exposure to complex, high-profile matters and cutting-edge industry developments.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

  • 5+ years’ PQE in financial services practice
  • Experience within a top tier law firm or financial institution
  • Strong knowledge of financial services regulatory frameworks
  • Excellent technical ability and academic background
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • A commercial mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
  • Interest in mentoring junior team members and demonstrating leadership
  • Enthusiasm for business development and client engagement

Applicants with experience in smaller practices who demonstrate strong ambition and capability will also be considered. Candidates looking to transition from markets, corporate, or litigation into financial services may also be encouraged to apply.

About the Team

The Auckland Financial Services team is led by people that is recognised as a market leader within the industry. The practice delivers a broad range of challenging and significant work, regularly breaking new ground across both traditional and emerging financial products.

The team is highly collaborative, innovative, and committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment.

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest and you would like to learn more, please contact Sam on 027 5665 707, sam@chisholmclarke.co.nz or hit the "Apply Now" button to start a confidential discussion.

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