" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Associate -Banking and Finance -Auckland\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"1664\"\u003e Legal \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"1665\"\u003e Banking \u0026amp; Finance \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"1666\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"1667\"\u003e Permanent Full-time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 16/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet exposure to market leading banking and finance transactions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommercial Bay location\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork closely with top-tier partners and deal teams\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e Bell Gully is independently recognised as New Zealand\u0026rsquo;s leading commercial law firm, opening a world of career opportunities working with a range of clients including innovative start-ups, leading multinationals, global investment banks, financial institutions, iwi, and government agencies. We aim for excellence and our people are the foundation for our continued success.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e About the role\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/strong\u003eBell Gully\u0026rsquo;s market leading Banking and Finance team is looking for lawyers to join its Auckland office. You will join a team that is known for its commercial approach, with specialist expertise in acquisition and leveraged finance, property finance, project finance, infrastructure finance, debt capital markets, insolvency and debt restructuring.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The team advises leading sponsors, banks, non-bank lenders and investment banks, together with major domestic and international corporates, across a range of industries. All our partners have practiced in either Europe or New York.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Part of being the best is providing a supportive team environment where people feel they can give their best. We are proud of our down to earth, inclusive style where everybody is an important and valued member of the team.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e We are looking for people who want to be involved in market-leading transactions, build meaningful client relationships and deliver innovative legal services.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience and qualifications:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7+ years of banking and finance experience\u003c/strong\u003e, (or in a closely related transactional area), including in private practice.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience and confidence in leading workstreams on complex transactions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong technical drafting and negotiation skills and the ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work to tight deadlines.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA collaborative style and a genuine interest in mentoring and developing others.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCulture and benefits\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In addition to a strong team culture, we offer a range of benefits and initiatives to help our people maintain a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle. \u003cbr\u003eThis includes:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelocation package\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfessional development opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUtilisation of AI initiatives including Harvey\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive health and wellbeing programme (including a generous parental leave policy)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnnual subsidy for health insurance and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRegular team events and firm wide social activities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Please apply directly, or if you would like a confidential discussion contact Kelly Price on (09) 916 8878 or kelly.price@bellgully.com.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1121588\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "