Expressions of Interest: New Zealand Opportunities
Dentons is part of the world’s largest global law firm, and a leading commercial law firm in New Zealand. We are a firm that embraces change and has unparalleled access to legal expertise in over 80 countries.
We have the largest global reach of any firm in New Zealand, with access to best in class legal technology which streamlines our business and provides lots of advantages to our national and international clients, . this means the opportunities are endless for our people!
About you:
Building the law firm of the future requires exceptional people, those who are challengers. We are always on the lookout for talented and enthusiastic people, to helps us build the law firm of the future now.
You'll need to be a person who does what you say you'll do and be willing to help others. Your individual efforts will be as celebrated as your willingness to collaborate and take responsibility.
At Dentons, we are interested in speaking with talented candidates who possess the drive to excel, a passion for the law and the ability to challenge the status quo.
We would be keen to hear from people interested in either a short or long term move to New Zealand and are open to conversations around visa requirement for the right candidate.
Our roles we recruit for are below:
Legal Secretary (internally knowns as Legal Practice Coordinator)
Registered Legal Executive
Lawyers with 2+ years of experience, our practices include:
- Real Estate
- Environment and Planning
- Construction
- Banking and Finance
- Tax
- Corporate and Commercial
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property
- Employment
Corporate Services which include:
- Human Resources
- Finance
- Business Development & Marketing
- IT
- Operations
Please note: this advertisement is for expressions of interest for vacancies within Dentons New Zealand. We may not have a vacancy available immediately. However, should a suitable position arise, one of our team will be in contact to progress this with you.
Benefits
At Dentons, we can offer you top quality work matched with an outstanding firm culture. We offer competitive remuneration along with benefits that will make a positive difference to your work/life balance. Some of these benefits include
- Flexible and remote working opportunities
- Annual $500 wellness payment
- An additional day of leave per year to celebrate Dentons NZ
- Learning and development opportunities
- Lifestyle leave – ability to purchase additional leave each year
- Paid parental leave top up to full salary payment for 26 weeks for the primary caregiver/ 5 weeks of paid leave for non-primary caregiver
- Dress for your day policy - We dress for our day and our role
- Regular social events, including Morning Teas, Friday Fives, sporting and charity events, family Christmas parties, and mid-year and end of year functions
- Dedicated wellness programme
- Pro bono opportunities
Dentons is Rainbow Tick certified. We believe inclusion drives diversity and fostering an environment where our people thrive through diversity of thought and shared experience makes us the successful global firm we are. We encourage applications irrespective of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. Dentons Kensington Swan is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an environment where everyone respects and supports each other.
How to get in touch
Please submit your expression of interest via this job advertisement and upload your cover letter, CV and academic transcript.
If you would like to have a confidential conversation, please email Amber Sargent (HR Advisor - Auckland) for Auckland interest at Amber.Sargent@dentons.com and Claire Baldwin (HR Advisor - Wellington) for Wellington interest at Claire.baldwin@dentons.com
Please do not send your applications through via email.
Respectfully, we will not be engaging with recruitment agencies for this “Expression of interest” advertisement.
