Expressions of interest

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 | Tāmaki Makaurau and Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and are opening a new office in Queenstown | Tāhuna. 

We work on New Zealand's most significant and highly complex transactions, many of which have cross-border considerations. This includes transactions for major corporates, Government projects of national significance, and key infrastructure projects to help shape New Zealand. 

Our values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Māhirahira, Excellence | Whai hiranga and Tenacity | Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together. 

About you

We are always looking to speak to talented lawyers with 3+ years of experience across a wide range of commercial law practice groups. If you are looking to grow your career within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic firm, we would love to hear from you. 

Please note this is an expression of interest advertisement. If we do not have space in the team of your interest, our Talent team would still want to connect with you and then keep in touch about our future resourcing needs. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of employee benefits focused on supporting our people to succeed and thrive, some of which include:

• Competitive remuneration package;


• Support, coaching, and considered training and development programmes;


• Annual wellness subsidy, phone allowance, and talent referral bonus incentives; and


• Team charity days, sports days, annual ball, and regular team events.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and academic transcript. 

For more information, or to have a confidential discussion please email our Talent Advisor, Ana Allid. 

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 2024 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 2024 report, 'Contributing to Aotearoa New Zealand | Te Whai Koha ki Aotearoa' here.