Solicitor (Tax)

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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 are internationally recognised for their thought leadership, depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories.

We have established offices in Auckland | Tamaki Makaurau and Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and a new office in Queenstown | Tahuna.

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 are recruiting for a tax lawyer with 2-4 years' experience, to join our industry-leading team in Auckland.

Our team provides specialised tax advice on all types of direct and indirect tax.

In this role, you will work closely with our Tax partners Fred Ward and Greg Neill who continue to act on the most significant New Zealand commercial transactions.

The team regularly advises on the tax implications of financing and capital raising transactions, mergers and acquisitions, business establishment and reorganisations, investment products, employee remuneration packages, customs and excise, transfer pricing and disputes.

We offer 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, tight-knit and driven team.

The successful candidate will :

• Have 2-4 years' experience in tax;
• Be analytical and have strong attention to detail;
• Have a strong academic record;

Enjoy working collaboratively; and

Have strong technical and commercial abilities.

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 cover letter.

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

Please click here for further information about Russell McVeagh's diversity and inclusion vision and commitment.

Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact – our 2025 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report captures our firm's progress on our commitment to helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand.

You can read our 2025 report, 'Contributing to Aotearoa New Zealand | Te Whai Koha ki Aotearoa' here.

For more information, or to have a confidential discussion about this position please email Michaela Reid at

Details

Seniority level : Associate

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Other

Industries : Law Practice

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