Senior Banking And Finance Lawyer

Overview

Russell McVeagh is New Zealand's premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice.

Our award-winning team of lawyers across Auckland | Tamaki Makaurau and Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara are internationally recognised for their thought leadership, depth of experience, and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories.

Our values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Mahirahira, 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 Zealand's leading banking and finance team.

We are looking for a banking and finance solicitor with 4+ years' experience gained in New Zealand or overseas.

We act for both borrowers (including PE sponsors, PE portfolio companies and large cap corporates) and lenders (including banks, credit funds and other non-bank lenders) on a broad range of complex and innovative financing transactions across different industry sectors.

You will have the opportunity to play a lead role in our team, with a focus on acquisition and leveraged finance, real estate finance, complex syndicated and club lending, structured finance, and debt capital markets.

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 Zealand's 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 :

• Have 4+ years' experience in banking and finance;
• 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 :

Annual wellness subsidy, phone allowance, and talent referral bonus incentives; and

Team charity days, sports days, and regular firm and team events.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and academic transcript.

We believe in enabling a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone.

Please note Russell McVeagh's diversity and inclusion vision and commitment.

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For more information, or to have a confidential discussion about this position please email our Talent Advisor, Ana Allid, or call

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