Chief Operating Officer

Overview

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Deliver Strategy & Operational Excellence in a Leading Law Firm

A dynamic relationship-focused environment where excellence, integrity, and collaboration are at the core

Bring your commercial acumen and leadership expertise

About The Role :

Saunders Robinson Brown (SRB) is a respected full-service law firm with a strong reputation for delivering expert legal advice and building lasting client relationships. From commercial and property law to dispute resolution, employment, trusts and estates and family law, our team is known for its professionalism, integrity, and people-first culture. The firm has offices in Christchurch and Rangiora.

We are looking for a strategic, commercially astute Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead the operational engine of our firm and help shape its future.

The COO is a key member of the leadership team, and will be responsible for :

Responsibilities

• Leading firm-wide operations – Finance, People and Culture, IT, compliance, marketing and brand, facilities and operations, risk and insurance and more.
• Driving strategic initiatives – Partnering with the Managing Partner to deliver on firm strategy and performance.
• Championing our culture – Fostering a collaborative, values-led workplace where people thrive.
• Strategic Leadership – Develop and drive firm-wide initiatives, partner performance, and continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience

Why SRB?

At SRB, we are more than just a law firm. We’re a team that values doing the right thing, supporting each other, and creating a great place to work. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a respected law firm while working alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

To apply in strict confidence now, click ‘Apply for this job’ or email your cover letter and CV to (emailprotected) quoting 9060sk. Applications close on 3 November 2025. Emails will be electronically acknowledged and further correspondence may be by email.

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