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At Cooney Lees Morgan, we're all about having the best and brightest legal professionals on our team.
As a mid-sized law firm based in Tauranga, we're proud to provide quality and pragmatic solutions to a range of corporate, commercial, local authority, and private clients both locally and across the country. Our teams tackle challenging and rewarding work that's both sophisticated and wide-ranging.
We've fostered an encouraging and supportive environment in our modern CBD offices. We're continuously striving to make our workplace more inclusive and we believe that different experiences, perspectives, and values working together lead to better outcomes. If you have the right skill set, we'd love to have you on board!
Our people choose Cooney Lees Morgan not only for the professional challenge but also for the quality of life that living in the beautiful Bay of Plenty brings. So, if you're thinking of taking your career to the next level, come join us and experience the difference for yourself!
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Position Level 6+ years PQE
Cooney Lees Morgan is a leading regional law firm based in Tauranga, delivering quality and pragmatic solutions to a wide range of corporate, commercial, local authority and private clients both locally and nationally. Our lawyers choose to work here because of the challenging and rewarding work on offer, coupled with the benefit of working in a supportive and collaborative environment, and the outstanding Bay of Plenty lifestyle we enjoy.
This role in our Corporate and Commercial practice group involves
- Advising on business structures, financing arrangements, company law issues, privacy matters & general commercial matters
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
- Assisting with all forms of business and share sales, due diligence, and other transactional work
- Working collaboratively with the Partners and senior staff as well as working independently when required
- Assisting and mentoring junior staff when required
What we’re looking for
- Previous experience in a broad range of commercial and corporate law transactional/M&A work
- An ability to work both autonomously and part of the wider team
- Willingness to assist and mentor less experienced members of the team
- A commercial nous
- An ability to connect with clients and colleagues alike, building solid internal and external networks
- Excellent attention to detail
- Above all, we hope you bring sound judgment, common sense and a good sense of humour
What we offer in return
- A diverse range of high-quality work
- A supportive firm with a great team culture and rich history
- Free onsite parking
- Additional birthday leave
- Long service leave
- Cohesive and collegial working relationships with senior staff and partners
- Regular wellbeing workshops and activities
- Regular professional and personal development seminars
- Regular social & sporting events
- Access to EAP and discounted health insurance
- Annual salary reviews
About the Firm
At Cooney Lees Morgan we've fostered an encouraging and supportive environment in our modern CBD offices. We are continuously striving to make our workplace more inclusive, and we believe that different experiences, perspectives, and values working together lead to better outcomes. If you have the right skill set and are looking for a professional challenge, maximum job satisfaction and a high quality of life in the Bay, we'd love to have you on board.
Please apply by email to careers@clmlaw.co.nz with a current CV, academic record and covering letter.
