Banking & Finance Associate at Robert Walters New Zealand

Job Description:

Latest job information from Robert Walters New Zealand for the position of Banking & Finance Associate. If the Banking & Finance Associate vacancy in Auckland matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Overview

An exceptional opportunity awaits an experienced Senior Solicitor to join a highly regarded Banking and Finance team in Auckland CBD. This role offers you the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile transactions for both lender and borrower clients, spanning multiple sectors such as financial services, property development, infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and telecommunications.

• Advise lender and borrower clients on a broad spectrum of banking and finance transactions including leveraged finance, acquisition finance, structured finance, mezzanine finance, project finance, construction finance, syndicated lending, debt restructuring, securitisation, capital markets activity, and consumer lending.
• Draft core transaction documentation with precision and lead negotiations to ensure optimal outcomes for all parties involved in complex deals.
• Manage end-to-end banking transactions efficiently while meeting critical deadlines and maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders throughout the process.
• Collaborate closely with partners and other senior lawyers to deliver exceptional client service across domestic and international matters.
• Mentor junior lawyers within the team by providing guidance on technical issues as well as supporting their professional development through knowledge sharing.
• Contribute actively to the team’s inclusive culture by participating in regular knowledge-sharing sessions and supporting firm-wide initiatives focused on diversity and wellbeing.

• A minimum of 4-7 PQE in general banking and finance law gained either in private practice or an in-house setting, preferably in New Zealand;
• Demonstrated capability in drafting complex transaction documentation for various types of financing arrangements
• Proven track record of leading negotiations on core documents while balancing commercial objectives with legal risk management considerations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities allowing you to convey complex legal concepts clearly both internally among colleagues and externally with clients or counterparties.
• A genuine interest in mentoring junior lawyers.
• Commercial awareness coupled with curiosity about emerging trends affecting the banking sector locally or internationally.

You will be welcomed into a supportive, inclusive environment where collaboration is at the heart of everything they do. The team is led by partners who are recognised as leaders in their field, ensuring you have access to outstanding mentorship and guidance. With a strong focus on professional growth, you will benefit from structured career progression pathways, leadership development initiatives, and a suite of performance-enhancing benefits designed to help you thrive. Flexible working opportunities and additional leave entitlements further support your wellbeing and work-life balance.

If you are looking for a role that values your expertise while nurturing your ambition to grow and mentor others, this is the perfect next step in your legal career.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Suanne Briggs on +6493747350.

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Banking & Finance

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Auckland CBD

Job Info:

• Company: Robert Walters New Zealand
• Position: Banking & Finance Associate
• Work Location: Auckland
• Country: NZ

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