Corporate Lawyer - Maori Business

Our market-leading Te Waka Ture / Maori legal group are looking for a corporate and commercial lawyer to join the firm's Auckland office.

Te Waka Ture specialise in Maori law issues and provide commercial legal advice, including governance, to support iwi, hapu, Maori landowners, Maori businesses, and those looking to work alongside them.

We are looking for a motivated individual with experience in corporate and commercial work, ideally with exposure to working with iwi entities and Maori businesses – or a strong drive to enter this sector.

As the successful candidate, you will be working closely with Partner Te Aopare Dewes, the lead for our Te Waka Ture group.

Te Aopare specialises in corporate structuring, governance, strategic and commercial advice and is recognised as a Leading Lawyer for Maori Law, Maori Land and Te Tiriti o Waitangi matters in Aotearoa.

You will be exposed to interesting and challenging work, and there will be scope for you to build your practice and long-term client relationships and to advance within the firm.

Relevant Skills and Experience :

3+ years PQE

Good academic background

Commercially astute and client focused

Excellent communication skills - te reo Maori advantageous

Enthusiasm and drive to work with Maori business and communities

Working with Chapman Tripp :

Top-tier clients and work

Flexible working style and supportive leadership

Inclusive culture and team

Ongoing learning and development & formal mentoring programme

Comprehensive salary and benefits package including healthcare and annual wellbeing allowance

Groups and activities to suit your interests : sports, arts & culture, regular team and firm events for connection

We are a collaborative workplace of smart, passionate and hardworking people, united by a commitment to excellence.

Work for Aotearoa's largest legal partnership and enjoy a firm which has the resources and structures in place for you to do your best work; as well as people who are caring, inclusive and authentic.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Sam Moodley at

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