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At Hays, we are passionate about the legal profession. Our team consists of dedicated consultants who have proven technical and local market knowledge, which we’ll use to find your next law job. Whether you are a lawyer, paralegal or legal executive, our unparalleled recruiting expertise will help you find the best legal jobs. That’s because our legal consultants take the time to understand exactly what is required before recommending the most suitable approach for your job search. Remember, we’re always available for a confidential discussion if you are interested in opportunities in the legal job market.
 
We always have a comprehensive range of legal jobs available in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Napier-Hastings, Dunedin, etc.
 

A trusted legal recruiter

We’ve formed deep relationships with New Zealand’s key employers, from international legal practices to respected niche law firms and corporate, financial and public sector organisations. This enables us to offer a wide range of law jobs across all levels of seniority, from paralegals and newly qualified solicitors to associate, partner and in-house legal and director jobs. Crucially, we also look beyond skills and experience to find the right cultural fit. This enables individuals and organisations to flourish. 
 
So, whether you are looking for a permanent position, contract role or temporary assignment, we’ll connect you with the right law job vacancy for you. 
 

Expert legal jobs market advice

Our consultants understand that unique skills are required to succeed in this sector. That’s why we’ll work with you to fulfil your career ambitions and advise you on what opportunities exist. 

We’re also on hand to offer objective, personalised career advice, from CV tips to how to achieve your aspirations in the short, medium and long term. We’re happy to share with you an update on the local legal jobs market and answer any questions you have about your next move or your lifelong career.
 

An innovative approach to finding your next job in law

We’ve equipped our consultants with the latest innovative technology to ensure they can find the ideal match between candidate and job more quickly and effectively than ever before. This includes utilising data science tools and digital technologies through our ‘Find & Engage’ solution and investing in artificial intelligence techniques and machine learning tools. Regardless of the law job you’re looking for, we believe that the right job can transform a person’s life and the right person can transform an organisation. We have the technology, depth of expertise and market insight to make that happen.
 

Search for legal jobs in New Zealand today

Whether you are looking for legal jobs in Auckland or Wellington or any other location in New Zealand, you can search our vacancies below or speak to a recruiting expert at your local Hays office to find out more about our services.
 

What else can you do to aid your legal job search?

  1. Download our job search planner to plan a winning job search strategy
  2. Expand your knowledge with our Hays Salary Guide and other career advice
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  5. Update your CV, if you haven’t done so already
  6. Can’t find the right job? Register your CV so we have your details
  7. While you wait for us to connect you with the right job, brush up on your interview skills.
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