Senior Solicitor

You will serve as a Senior Solicitor on the Banking Team based in Auckland. Working with both lender and borrower clients, you will handle a broad range of top market transactions, including leveraged finance, structured finance, acquisition finance, mezzanine finance, project and construction finance, syndicated lending and debt restructuring. You will collaborate with partners Dan Collins, Miriam Andrews and Paul Farrugia and work within an inclusive and dynamic team that values teamwork, initiative and integrity.

What we offer

As part of Buddle Findlay – a tier‑one ranked practice, you will join internationally recognised teams and work alongside some of New Zealand’s best legal talent. We provide career progression, leadership programmes, top‑tier remuneration, additional leave entitlements, referral bonuses and more, helping you perform at your best.

The opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Solicitor to join our Banking Team in Auckland. You will support a wide range of deals across multiple industry sectors such as 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.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years PQE in general banking and finance law
• Experience in leveraged finance (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
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience managing banking transactions according to deadlines

How to apply

If you are interested or would like to learn more about our leading banking team, email Jill McLisky at or call +64 9 363 0607 for a confidential conversation. You may also click apply on the job posting.

Overseas applicants must 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.

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