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Project Finance Lawyer - Relocation opportunity | New Zealand

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Project Finance Lawyer - Relocation opportunity | New Zealand
Russell McVeagh

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London, England, United Kingdom
Classification symbol Legal
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Job posted on April 8, 2026
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Job Description:
This role is based in Auckland, New Zealand. We welcome applications from UK-qualified lawyers and offer visa support and relocation assistance for the right candidate.

About Russell McVeag
hRussell 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 | Tāmaki Makaurau, Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara and Queenstown | Tahuna are internationally recognised for their thought leadership, depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories
.
We work on New Zealand's most significant and highly complex transactions, many of which have cross-border considerations. This includes transactions for major corporates, Government projects of national significance, and key infrastructure projects to help shape New Zealan
d.
Our values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Māhirahira, Excellence | Whai hiranga and Tenacity | Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work togeth
er.
About the
roleOur Banking and Finance team leads the market in debt capital markets, project finance, financial markets regulation, and corporate and acquisition finance. We advise on large bank funding work; term securitisations; sustainability-linked and proceeds-based green borrowing; and our project finance team advises on key national infrastructure proje
cts.
Russell McVeagh is looking to grow our Project Finance offering led by market leaders Bevan Peachey and Tom Hunt. We are looking for an intermediate lawyer who is enthusiastic about working on large-scale project finance matters. You will have the opportunity to work across infrastructure projects, renewable energy projects, construction projects, property finance work and a broad range of corporate finance mat
ters.
You will work with, and learn from the best, and get exposure to some of the most interesting and complex legal work in New Zealand. You will join an enthusiastic and high-achieving team, and a firm that is committed to developing your career and fostering a positive work enviro
nment.
Ab
out youIf you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team and would like to join an award-winning full-service firm, we would like to hear fr
om you.
The successful candidate wi
  • ll have:A legal qualification with 4 years’ experience in Banking and Fina
  • nce law.Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and think cri
  • tically.Ability to build connections and work collabor


atively.
BenefitsWe offer a wide range of employee benefits focused on supporting our people to succeed and thrive, some of which
  • include:Competitive remuneration
  • package;Support, coaching, and considered training and development pr
  • ogrammes;Annual wellness subsidy, phone allowance, and talent referral bonus incent
  • ives; andTeam charity days, sports days, annual ball, and regular tea


m events.
Ho
w to applyTo apply, please submit your CV and t
ranscript.
We believe in enabling a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone. Please click here for further information about Russell McVeagh's diversity and inclusion vision and
commitment.
Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact – our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report captures our firm's progress on our commitment to helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand. You can read our 2025 report, 'Contributing to Aotearoa New Zealand | Te Whai Koha ki Aot
earoa' here.
For more information, or to have a confidential discussion about this position please email Sarah Carrel on sarah.carrel@russel
lmcveagh.com.
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