Graduate Lawyer, 0-1 year PQE
Join our expert team of lawyers and get your legal career off to a great start.
- Be part of a high-performing and supportive team
- Work at the high end of the corporate market
- Public sector environment with a corporate attitude
The Takeovers Panel carries out a key regulatory function in relation to a specialised area of financial markets regulation. We supervise compliance with the Takeovers Code which seeks to ensure that shareholders in New Zealand’s largest companies have a fair opportunity to participate in control-change transactions.
About the role
As a lawyer in our team, you will oversee high profile and complex transactions.
You will undertake enforcement activities that include assessing compliance with legal requirements, preparing responses to complaints, preparing reports for the Panel, and processing applications for exemption or approval.
You will also be involved in law reform projects and handle public enquiries.
Our work requires careful legal analysis and an understanding of commercial incentives and motives. We want people who can develop into technically excellent and commercially astute lawyers.
About you
We are seeking a law graduate with up to one year’s PQE. Ideally you will have completed your professional studies, although this is not essential as we are willing to support the successful applicant through this process.
In addition to a strong academic transcript, you will have excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with high profile decision makers.
Above all, we’re looking for a team player who shows a high degree of initiative and enthusiasm
The opportunity
We have a fantastic team culture, which is highly collaborative and embraces flexible working.
Under the guidance of our General Counsel and CEO, you will enjoy first-class mentoring and supervision, regular training and career development opportunities. We care about our staff and one of our points of difference is the on the job training we provide.
For more information contact Ashna Narayan at Niche Recruitment on 021 225 9974 or email [email protected].
To apply, please submit your covering letter, academic transcript and CV by the closing date of Monday, 9 August 2021 to [email protected].
