About Wynn Williams:

With offices based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Ōtautahi Christchurch, and Tāhuna Queenstown, Wynn Williams is a full-service law firm which is home to some of the nation’s most accomplished lawyers, and their success isn’t solely attributed to the exceptional talent they have, it’s also their values and social purpose that sets them apart.

We strongly believe in our team and have an unwavering commitment to our brand, embodying our firm’s values: ‘People are the only thing that matter’, ‘We stand up and we own it’ and ‘Excellence doesn’t take a day off’ in every facet of the work we do. It’s this unique blend of talented and engaged individuals with a profound connection to the Wynn Williams brand that defines our successful workplace and strong team culture.

About the opportunity:

We are looking for an ambitious Associate or Senior Associate to join our Corporate team based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has experience across a breadth of corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder arrangements, corporate structuring and capital raising. Commercial experience in drafting and advising on commercial contracts will also be called upon. This is a great opportunity to further your career by working on large sized national and international deals, as well as being a valued member of the team and mentoring and developing others.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will have 3–8 years’ solid experience in corporate law, with proven expertise in mergers and acquisitions, and will demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

Relevant experience and transferrable skills, having worked in a similar position on matters of a similar scale.
Ability to work autonomously as well as mentor more junior lawyers within the team.
Personable, with well-developed communication skills.
Excellent technical skills and knowledge.
Comfortable working in a high energy environment with the ability to think on their feet.
A passion for this area of law and a flair for teamwork and collaboration.

What’s on offer

This exciting opportunity at Wynn Williams offers the successful applicant:

A competitive remuneration package.
The opportunity to work at a firm that is actively utilising AI to enhance productivity and client experience.
A dynamic, supportive team within an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture.
Ongoing professional learning and development, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and career goals.
A firm committed to long-term sustainability and strong social and cultural responsibility.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Jessica.McGowan@wynnwilliams.co.nz

Associate or Senior Associate | Corporate | Tāmaki Makaurau