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Senior Legal Counsel

Location: Christchurch, Canterbury

Category: Legal Jobs

Posted on: 2025/09/10

Job description
Company Overview

Corcoran French is a well-established and respected law firm with a strong presence in New Zealand. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment, where our team members can grow and thrive in their careers.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Solicitor to join our Commercial and Property team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for providing expert legal advice on a wide range of commercial and property matters, including negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, procurement processes, rural law, subdivisions and development projects, and leases and licenses.

Required Skills and Qualifications

3-4 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in general commercial and property law
Strong technical ability in land issues, property law, and leases and licenses
Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
Ability to research and analyze complex issues, with a tenacious approach to getting to the bottom of curly problems
Understanding of subdivisions and/or local government law is advantageous
Benefits

Opportunity to work with a highly regarded and long-standing law firm
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Regular initiatives and events from our Social Club
Free well-being counseling for you and your family
Day off for your birthday, long service leave, and a host of family and wellbeing initiatives
Discounted legal work, and a staff banking package
Others

At Corcoran French, we value diversity and inclusion, and strive to create a workplace where people feel valued and supported. If you are a motivated and ambitious solicitor looking to take your career to the next level, we would love to hear from you.
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