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About Us
At Hamilton Locke, your potential is limitless, your growth supported, and your career only bound by your ambition. Join us and experience a culture that rewards creativity and celebrates your success!
We have left old-school firm thinking behind. Our agile and collaborative leaders focus on creating a positive and supportive environment where you can be your best self! With this support behind you, you will be able to deliver exceptional work and ensure our clients get outstanding results. This is win-win-win.
We put you first. Our ‘people experience’ (PX), is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring you thrive in an environment designed for success. By supporting our people, we create an unmatched 'client experience' (CX), giving you the chance to do exceptional work and make a real impact. We are culture-led, operating with a clear purpose and values-driven leadership model, prioritising personal and professional development.
Hamilton Locke is part of HPX Group. HPX Group empowers exceptional people to deliver essential legal, risk, compliance and privacy services. Bringing together Hamilton Locke, Source, Helios Salinger and Materra, HPX Group provides the most practical and effective professional services on the market, no matter our clients’ business size or need. As a graduate, you’ll gain exposure to a diverse range of specialists spanning privacy, cybersecurity, data and AI governance; sustainability; governance; compliance and more.
The Opportunity
We are looking to welcome a second Law Graduate to join our firm as we continue to grow our legal team. You will be based with the Corporate Commercial Team and will work across our various practice groups and areas of Law, to commence January 2026.
Jumpstart your career with where you’ll gain hands-on experience in the Corporate & Commercial team with exposure to work across various other practice areas. You will work closely with leading professionals across a broad range of legal areas, including Corporate & Commercial, Funds & Financial Services, IP & Technology, Litigation and Real Estate. You’ll also gain exposure to cross-border matters and benefit from the firm’s innovative and people-focused approach to legal practice.
About you
We’re looking for someone who:
Has completed their law degree, or will do this year.
Available to work full time commencing January 2026.
Wants a supportive, high performing team culture.
Thrives in a team-oriented environment, takes the initiative, owns responsibilities, and wants to deliver impactful results.
Has a natural curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning, is eager to grow and embrace change.
Feels comfortable in navigating ambiguity, bringing fresh ideas to the table, and charting the path forward in complex situations.
What’s in it for you?
Costs related to professional courses and admission to NZLS will be covered.
Mentorship from your supervising partner, coach and buddy within each of your practice groups.
Access to high quality work, great clients and professional development opportunities.
A fun, collaborative and high-performing team environment with regular social events, networking opportunities, training days and team retreats.
Support in building client relationships and your own practice.
A competitive remuneration package.
An extra week’s leave, as part of our da Vinci employee personal development program.
Full Day birthday leave
How to Apply?
Ready to apply? Click the ‘Apply’ button and include your CV, Transcript, and responses to the application questions below.
Application Questions
1. What makes Hamilton Locke stand out to you? (max. 250 words)
2. At Hamilton Locke our culture and way of operating is guided by our core HALO Values of High Performance, Agility, Leadership and Openness. Which of these values resonates most with you, and why? (max. 250 words)
3. What aspects of law do you believe are outdated and need to be modernised? (max. 250 words)
Applications will close Sunday 24 August 2026.
Interviews to commence 1 September 2026.
Offers will be made 29 September 2026.
Agency submissions
HPX Group does not accept agency submissions for the Graduate program. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and HPX Group will not be liable for a fee.
#HamiltonLocke
About Us
At Hamilton Locke, your potential is limitless, your growth supported, and your career only bound by your ambition. Join us and experience a culture that rewards creativity and celebrates your success!
We have left old-school firm thinking behind. Our agile and collaborative leaders focus on creating a positive and supportive environment where you can be your best self! With this support behind you, you will be able to deliver exceptional work and ensure our clients get outstanding results. This is win-win-win.
We put you first. Our ‘people experience’ (PX), is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring you thrive in an environment designed for success. By supporting our people, we create an unmatched 'client experience' (CX), giving you the chance to do exceptional work and make a real impact. We are culture-led, operating with a clear purpose and values-driven leadership model, prioritising personal and professional development.
Hamilton Locke is part of HPX Group. HPX Group empowers exceptional people to deliver essential legal, risk, compliance and privacy services. Bringing together Hamilton Locke, Source, Helios Salinger and Materra, HPX Group provides the most practical and effective professional services on the market, no matter our clients’ business size or need. As a graduate, you’ll gain exposure to a diverse range of specialists spanning privacy, cybersecurity, data and AI governance; sustainability; governance; compliance and more.
The Opportunity
We are looking to welcome a second Law Graduate to join our firm as we continue to grow our legal team. You will be based with the Corporate Commercial Team and will work across our various practice groups and areas of Law, to commence January 2026.
Jumpstart your career with where you’ll gain hands-on experience in the Corporate & Commercial team with exposure to work across various other practice areas. You will work closely with leading professionals across a broad range of legal areas, including Corporate & Commercial, Funds & Financial Services, IP & Technology, Litigation and Real Estate. You’ll also gain exposure to cross-border matters and benefit from the firm’s innovative and people-focused approach to legal practice.
About you
We’re looking for someone who:
Has completed their law degree, or will do this year.
Available to work full time commencing January 2026.
Wants a supportive, high performing team culture.
Thrives in a team-oriented environment, takes the initiative, owns responsibilities, and wants to deliver impactful results.
Has a natural curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning, is eager to grow and embrace change.
Feels comfortable in navigating ambiguity, bringing fresh ideas to the table, and charting the path forward in complex situations.
What’s in it for you?
Costs related to professional courses and admission to NZLS will be covered.
Mentorship from your supervising partner, coach and buddy within each of your practice groups.
Access to high quality work, great clients and professional development opportunities.
A fun, collaborative and high-performing team environment with regular social events, networking opportunities, training days and team retreats.
Support in building client relationships and your own practice.
A competitive remuneration package.
An extra week’s leave, as part of our da Vinci employee personal development program.
Full Day birthday leave
How to Apply?
Ready to apply? Click the ‘Apply’ button and include your CV, Transcript, and responses to the application questions below.
Application Questions
1. What makes Hamilton Locke stand out to you? (max. 250 words)
2. At Hamilton Locke our culture and way of operating is guided by our core HALO Values of High Performance, Agility, Leadership and Openness. Which of these values resonates most with you, and why? (max. 250 words)
3. What aspects of law do you believe are outdated and need to be modernised? (max. 250 words)
Applications will close Sunday 24 August 2026.
Interviews to commence 1 September 2026.
Offers will be made 29 September 2026.
Agency submissions
HPX Group does not accept agency submissions for the Graduate program. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and HPX Group will not be liable for a fee.
#HamiltonLocke
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Graduate Program 2026 position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
