Solicitor – corporate and commercial
Full job description
Solicitor or senior solicitor – corporate and commercial
Office: Wellington
The opportunity
Join Buddle Findlay’s leading corporate and commercial team in Wellington and work alongside some of New Zealand’s top legal talent. You will join a high-performing team led by partners Renee Stiles , Amy Ryburn , and Rupert Rouch where you will work on impactful matters and build strong relationships with dynamic, influential clients. You will have 3-6 years PQE and be looking for your next career opportunity within our top tier commercial law firm.
The role
As a valued member of our team, you’ll be trusted to support and lead complex legal work across a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial work. You’re a collaborative team player who thrives on building strong client relationships and lifting those around you, but you’re equally comfortable taking full ownership of files and delivering high‑quality, commercially focused advice independently. You influence outcomes with clear, confident communication and sound judgement, mentor junior lawyers with patience and pragmatism, and act with integrity, resilience and a solutions‑orientated mindset.
Opportunities for you to get involved in:
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including technology, procurement, outsourcing, and partnership agreements
Providing legal advice on regulatory compliance, payments, privacy, data protection, and intellectual property
Assisting on corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, capital raising, and general corporate matters
Conducting legal research and preparing clear, practical advice for clients across a variety of industries, including major corporates, financial institutions, government agencies, and start-ups
Building and maintaining strong client relationships through effective communication and a solutions-focused approach
Collaborating with partners and senior lawyers on complex projects and high-profile transactions
What matters to us
We’re looking for someone with a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality, client-focused advice, who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about excellence in corporate and commercial law. We value integrity, initiative, and a willingness to contribute to our team’s and firm’s ongoing success and reputation.
What we offer
At Buddle Findlay, you’ll work with a wide range of people motivated to help shape the future of business in New Zealand. We offer a suite of benefits to help you be your best, including ongoing professional and personal development, flexible working practices, health insurance, social events, charity initiatives, and wellbeing-focused programmes.
About us
Buddle Findlay is a leading commercial law firm with three offices, 46 partners, and over 300 people. Collaboration is at our core. You will feel valued, connected, and supported. We’re committed to quality in everything we do and to empowering our people to achieve extraordinary results for our client.
To apply
If this sounds like your next career move, we encourage you to apply. Please send your CV and a short cover letter to recruitment@buddlefindlay.com or call Jill McLisky, Talent Acquisition Specialist, on 09 363 0607 for a confidential chat.
We look forward to you joining our team and being part of our success.
Together we grow, Ka tipu tahi tatau.
Buddle Findlay is recruiting directly for this role and will only be accepting direct applications at this stage.