Junior Solicitor / Law Clerk - Tax

Russell McVeagh is New Zealand's premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice. Our award-winning team of lawyers across Auckland | Tamaki Makaurau, Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara and the South Island | Te Waipounamu are internationally recognised for their thought leadership, depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories.

Our values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Mahirahira, Excellence | Whai hiranga and Tenacity | Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together.

About the opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a junior solicitor or law graduate to join our Tax team based in Auckland.

Our team provides specialised tax advice on all types of direct and indirect tax.  In this role, you will work closely with our Tax partners Fred Ward and Greg Neill who continue to act on the most significant New Zealand commercial transactions.  The team regularly advises on the tax implications of financing and capital raising transactions, mergers and acquisitions, business establishment and reorganisations, investment products, employee remuneration packages, customs and excise, transfer pricing and disputes.

We offer first-class training and real opportunities to further develop your career in a supportive, collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment, working alongside New Zealand's leading lawyers.

About you

We would like to hear from you if you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, tight-knit and driven team. 

The successful candidate will:

Have up to 2 years' experience in tax (we are also open to receiving application from recent graduates looking to secure a 2026 Law Clerk position in Tax);

Be analytical and have strong attention to detail;

Have a strong academic record;

Enjoy working collaboratively;

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills; and

Share our values of Respect, Curiosity, Excellence and Tenacity.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of employee benefits focused on supporting our law clerks to succeed and thrive, some of which include:

Market leading remuneration package;

Support, coaching, and considered training and development programmes to assist with your transition into the workforce;

Annual wellness subsidy, phone allowance, and talent referral bonus incentives; and

Team charity days, sports days, annual ball, and regular team events.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and transcript.

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