Solicitor - Corporate (M&A)

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Minter Ellison Rudd Watts – Auckland, North Island We are seeking a talented lawyer with experience in M&A and corporate transactions to join our high performing Corporate M&A team in Auckland. About our firm MinterEllisonRuddWatts is a leading New Zealand law firm with a proud 130-year history and was named New Zealand Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards. Known for our technical excellence and commercial approach, we partner with leading clients to deliver practical solutions to complex challenges. Guided by our value of Waka Eke Noa, we foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where our people are empowered to thrive. With offices in Auckland and Wellington and strong Asia-Pacific connections through the MinterEllison Legal Group, we offer the best of a top-tier New Zealand firm with the reach of an international network. About the team Our team are one of New Zealand's leading Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practices, consistently ranked Band 1 by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Chambers Asia-Pacific and IFLR 1000, led by Mark Forman, Neil Millar, Mark Stuart, Tayla Johnston, Isaac Stewart and Igor Drinkovic. Our market leaders advise a diverse range of clients, including international corporates, private equity investors, listed companies, business owners, trade buyers and financiers. Working on transactions of all sizes and complexities, our team have exposure to high-profile deals while delivering practical, commercial advice tailored to clients' needs. We advise across a broad range of matters, including public and private M&A, private equity transactions, takeovers, schemes of arrangement, joint ventures, merger clearances, foreign investment applications and transitional services agreements. About you The team are passionate about their practice and delivering excellent work to clients, so are looking for someone with the same drive and passion for excellence with a minimum of 2 years PQE gained from another leading law or top consultancy firm in corporate/commercial law. Along with a commercial approach, you will have strong academics and technical skills, together with excellent communication abilities that enable you to develop strong relationships both internally and externally. We’d expect you to be able to work independently with strong initiative in a high performing environment, while also valuing the opportunity to work alongside a supportive, collegial, and genuinely great group of people. For further information please contact Donna Douglas, HR Manager on *************@minterellison.co.nz. #J-18808-Ljbffr