30 November 2025
Key requirements
Legal qualification 1-4 years of experience with a desire to focus on restructuring and insolvency High quality CV and academic transcript Excellent verbal and written communication and analytical skills
The role
Russell McVeagh is seeking a lawyer with 1-4 years of experience for its Auckland Restructuring & Insolvency team. This role will focus on a wide variety of complex domestic and cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters, working with a leading national practice.
What you'll do
- Advise on a full range of restructuring and insolvency matters (both domestic and cross-border), including workouts and turnarounds, formal insolvencies, enforcement, distressed refinancings and M&A, and claims against directors, auditors and other stakeholders
- Handle a wide range of commercial disputes
- Engage with the court
- Work alongside a range of practice groups within Russell McVeagh
What we're looking for
Legal qualification
1-4 years of experience with a desire to focus on restructuring and insolvency
High quality CV and academic transcript
Excellent verbal and written communication and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and think critically
Ability to build connections and work collaboratively
Background in litigation, banking or corporate advisory· nice to have
Benefits
Annual allowance to invest in what matters most to you
Access to confidential counselling services and a range of wellbeing resources
Support to work your way
Home office allowance
Generous parental leave and structured support to help you transition into and out of parenthood
Public transport benefit through our employee platform
Late-night travel support and meals when you need it
Flexibility to swap public holidays to suit your cultural celebration preferences
Option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave
High-quality, firm-provided technology, including a mobile and plan
Hiring contacts
SC
Sarah Carrel
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