Varied commercial & projects role for an experienced solicitor in the Wellington office of a large law firm.

• Diverse, fantastic quality work for significant clients
• Infrastrucure and projects experience ideal
• Excellent professional development and benefits

Simpson Grierson is looking for an experienced intermediate/senior commercial & projects solicitor to join the team in our Wellington office.

About our team:
  
Our high functioning commercial team handles diverse work, with a focus on projects in the infrastructure, transport and energy sectors (including large scale renewable developments) and commercial contracting for a range of public and private sector clients.  Members of our commercial team also have the opportunity to work on significant M&A projects alongside other corporate work such as JVs and capital raisings. Our corporate/commercial national practice group operates across 3 offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch and we place an emphasis on team members having the opportunity to work on transactions across the group. This role offers fantastic quality work, and the opportunity to build solid client relationships with a variety of corporate and government clients.

About you:

We are seeking a lawyer with ideally 5+ years' strong, relevant commercial experience from a reputable firm, particularly experience in infrastructure and projects. You'll have excellent communication, written and analytical skills and will be self-managing and efficient, with a willingness to turn your hand to the varied work in our practice. You’ll be keen to grow your career, taking on interesting, first-rate work, building your practice and profile, with the support of a cohesive, supportive team of specialists.

About Simpson Grierson:

We offer outstanding professional development opportunities, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, competitive salaries and market-leading benefits.  We won large firm Employer of Choice at the 2022 and 2023 Law Awards and Employer of Choice at the 2023 HR Awards NZ. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and our reputation for putting people first in everything we do.

Please note: Simpson Grierson's offices are closed for the summer break from 21 December, reopening on Monday 13th January.  If you apply over this period we'll be in touch with you once the office reopens. Meri Kirihimete!