About the role
Our leading practice is seeking a motivated graduate to join us as a Law Clerk in our Christchurch office in January 2026. This role offers the opportunity to work in one of our key teams, gaining exposure to a wide range of legal issues and transactions. Our practice assists clients with the legal aspects of their business operations and provides advice on significant transactions. We collaborate closely with other professional services, including accounting and investment banking, to deliver comprehensive solutions to our clients.
As a Law Clerk, you will be involved in diverse tasks such as:
* drafting and reviewing sale and purchase agreements
* IPO offer documents
* takeover documents
* board resolutions
* statutory compliance docs
* due diligence (reviewing legal material) for the sale/purchase of different businesses.
Being involved and contributing right from the start is great for learning and development, paired with a strong support network and buddy system. As the successful graduate in our team, you will be given the room to take initiative and showcase your skills, while having a close-knit team to back you up.
Skills and experience
* Strong marks in your law degree
* Commercially astute
* Client focused
* Team player with leadership skills
* Strong communication (both verbal and written)
Working for Chapman Tripp:
* Top-tier clients and work
* Inclusive culture and team
* Supportive leadership
* Ongoing learning and development and formal mentoring programme
* Competitive salary & benefits package incl. healthcare and wellbeing allowance
We are a collaborative workplace of smart, passionate and hardworking people, united by a commitment to excellence. Work for Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest partnership and enjoy a firm which has the resources and structures in place for you to do your best work; as well as people who are caring, inclusive and authentic.
For more information about this role, please contact Janki Parmar, Graduate Specialist, at Janki.parmar@chapmantripp.com.
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