Mid-Level
Associate – Finance
If you're looking to build your career working on some of New Zealand's most significant financing transactions while working across borders, this could be the role for you.
As an associate in our Auckland Finance team, you'll work alongside leading Banking and Finance partners and senior lawyers, advising local and international clients on complex and high-value financing transactions. From leveraged and property finance to project, renewables, structured and corporate finance, you'll have the opportunity to develop broad technical expertise across a diverse range of matters.
You'll take ownership of key aspects of transactions, work directly with clients and collaborate with colleagues across New Zealand and the global firm. The work is challenging, commercially sophisticated and designed to help you continue growing as a trusted adviser.
About the Team
Our Finance team is recognised for advising on complex debt financing transactions for many of New Zealand's leading financial institutions. A substantial portion of our work is cross-border, giving you exposure to international markets, clients and colleagues across the global firm. You will be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that thrives on delivering exceptional results, tackling challenging matters and celebrating shared success. You'll have the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions, develop relationships across borders and define the impact you make as your career grows.
About You
We are looking for:
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Solid transactional Banking and Finance experience (corporate, projects and real estate experience would also be considered)
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Strong drafting, negotiation and matter management skills
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Ability to manage transaction workstreams and deliver high-quality outcomes across multiple matters
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Sound commercial judgement and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
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Strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to work directly with clients
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A genuine desire to continue learning and developing your Banking and Finance expertise
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An interest in supporting and mentoring junior lawyers and graduates
At DLA Piper, you'll have the freedom to build your own path, develop your expertise and define the impact you want to make.
Ready to realise your potential in Finance? We'd love to hear from you.
Please send your applications to nzcareers@dlapiper.com
About us
We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.
For our people, that means a world of opportunity. You'll shape the future, have the freedom to seize opportunities, and discover your own path. Together, we unlock our potential and redefine what we can achieve.
At DLA Piper, diversity, equity, and inclusion is about creating a sense of belonging. We strive towards a workplace and culture where everyone feels that they belong, that their voice counts and that they can prosper in their career. For us, diversity is about the unique blend of talents, skills, experiences, and perspectives that make each of us an individual. We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.
We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That's why we are open to agile working.
Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.
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