Rainey Collins is a long-established, well-managed law firm with a wide-ranging practice which covers the length and breadth of New Zealand, and provides services to a diverse client base across the globe.

We are growing quickly on the back of a reputation for client service and professionalism that is second to none, and are always looking for exceptional professionals who will flourish sharing in the truly great culture in our busy happy team.

Located in modern offices in the Wellington CBD, with great harbour and city views, we have a very flexible attitude to employment conditions and lifestyle balance built on a foundation of decades of team members working remotely across our country and several others.

What stands us apart are the clients, remuneration and benefits typical of larger firms within the desirable culture of the very best smaller ones.

There are unlimited opportunities to build a very satisfying legal career with us.

If you are interested in chatting with us about why joining our team may be the perfect choice for you, please email us at employment@raineycollins.co.nz.

Associate – Litigation/Family 4+ PQE - $115K plus KiwiSaver

Outstanding career opportunity with pathway to partnership if desired.

What you can expect from us…

• Flexible working arrangements tailored to suit your circumstances, and a family-focused work environment. We have many years of experience making hybrid working successful.
• Customised WorkPlan™ with reasonable expectations of your working day split between client file time and inputs into the firm’s business plan. We value both chargeable and non-chargeable inputs and reward accordingly.
• Consistent clarity around your role and our expectations, with regular monthly formal sessions with your supervising Partner for feedback and dialogue.
• Us walking the talk in caring about you with focus on your ongoing skills development, interesting and challenging work, very good training and mentoring, career progression, and a supportive team of colleagues. 
• Remuneration/benefits package regularly reviewed.
• An excellent pathway to a successful and fulfilling career.
• Varied and interesting client matters to work with.
• Support from a Partner in building increasingly strong litigation skills, business development effectiveness and client base.
• Long-term working relationships with clients.
• Modern offices in the CBD.
• A friendly and fun team environment.
• Benefits including a cell phone, support for home office, active social club, free wellness support including for non-work-related issues, an extra day off for your birthday, income protection insurance and Long Service Leave.
• Relocation assistance if required.

What we will expect of you…

• Strong Litigation/Dispute Resolution experience with Family Court and District/High Court matters
• Demonstrated sound courtroom/advocacy experience.
• To be prepared to be accountable for consistent delivery of agreed inputs on average across very reasonable workdays in a flexible environment.
• Strong client service ethic…with full awareness that while a successful lawyer’s working life is not always 9-5 it can still be balanced well with life outside work.
• Well-organised, capable of managing all aspects of client relationships, effectiveness in using team resources, and turning quality work around promptly.
• Comfortable being responsible to organise performance of your role flexibly to suit your lifestyle interests, family, and other non-work commitments.
• Strong verbal and written skills and attention to detail.
• Well-suited to working with a very experienced Consultant and a Partner to take over clients and continue to build strong litigation and team management skills.
• A team player, great with people and very adaptable to changing ways of practising and technology.
• Capability in business development and a willingness to expand ability in this area.

A bit about us…

In the business for over 106 years, our well-respected Firm assists clients throughout New Zealand and overseas.  We have always moved with the times; offering modern, attractive offices in the CBD, flexible and tailored working arrangements to suit all team members’ circumstances, and a family-focused work environment. 

Please apply in the strictest confidence by forwarding your CV and written references to Shaun Cousins, Partner, care of smainprize@raineycollins.co.nz.

Junior Lawyer

Our firm has a junior solicitor position available.

This is a unique job opportunity in a leading firm that offers:

• Interesting and challenging work.
• The opportunity to build strong litigation skills from day 1, well beyond what is typically available very early in private practice.
• Long-term working relationships with clients.
• A friendly and supportive team environment with great leadership and mentoring.
• Support for skill development.
• Ultra-flexible hybrid working.
• Excellent career prospects.

Growth of interesting work in our Litigation Team has created a vacancy for a qualified junior lawyer to work primarily in our Maori Legal Team. 

We are looking for an applicant with strong verbal and written skills, an excellent academic record, and a focus on delivering clients a high level of service.  Work includes:

• Considering evidence and drafting legal documents.
• Drafting and presenting legal submissions.
• Briefing and leading witnesses.
• Appearing before the Waitangi Tribunal.
• Working with government agencies.

As well as working on those specialist legal issues, part of the role will involve the successful applicant working on general litigation matters from the wide range of litigation work the firm undertakes as a result of a strong brand and excellent culture developed over many years of superb client service.

Remuneration will vary depending on your experience and demonstrated capabilities and we review at least annually based on performance.

Please apply in the strictest confidence by forwarding your CV together with a copy of your academic transcript and any written references to Peter Johnston, Partner, care of smainprize@raineycollins.co.nz.

Senior Associate - Litigation 5+ PQE - $140K plus KiwiSaver

Outstanding career opportunity with clear pathway to partnership if desired.

What you can expect from us…

• Flexible working arrangements tailored to suit your circumstances, and a family-focused work environment.  We have many years of experience making hybrid working successful.
• Customised WorkPlan™ with reasonable expectations of your working day split between client file time and inputs into the firm’s business plan.  We value both chargeable and non-chargeable inputs and reward accordingly.
• Consistent clarity around your role and our expectations, with regular monthly formal sessions with your supervising Partner for feedback and dialogue.
• Us walking the talk in caring about you with focus on your ongoing skills development, interesting and challenging work, very good training and mentoring, career progression, and a supportive team of colleagues. 
• Remuneration/benefits package regularly reviewed.
• An excellent pathway to a successful and fulfilling career.
• Varied and interesting client matters to work with.
• Support from a Partner and highly experienced Consultant in building increasingly strong litigation skills, business development effectiveness and client base.
• Long-term working relationships with clients.
• Modern offices in the CBD.
• A friendly and fun team environment.
• Benefits including a cell phone, support for home office, active social club, free wellness support including for non-work-related issues, an extra day off for your birthday, 5 weeks annual leave, income protection insurance and Long Service Leave.
• Relocation assistance if required.

What we will expect of you…

• Strong Litigation/Dispute Resolution experience…N.B. Experience with, and continued interest in, Employment Law is a bonus.
• Demonstrated sound courtroom/advocacy experience.
• To be prepared to be accountable for consistent delivery of agreed inputs on average across very reasonable workdays in a flexible environment.
• Strong client service ethic…with full awareness that while a successful lawyer’s working life is not always 9-5 it can still be balanced well with life outside work.
• Well-organised, capable of managing all aspects of client relationships, effectiveness in using team resources, and turning quality work around promptly.
• Comfortable being responsible to organise performance of your role flexibly to suit your lifestyle interests, family, and other non-work commitments.       
• Strong verbal and written skills and attention to detail.
• Well-suited to working with a very experienced Consultant and a Partner to take over clients and continue to build strong litigation and team management skills.
• A team player, great with people and very adaptable to changing ways of practising and technology.
• Capability in business development and a willingness to expand ability in this area.

A bit about us…

In the business for over 106 years, our well-respected Firm assists clients throughout New Zealand and overseas.  We have always moved with the times; offering modern, attractive offices in the CBD, flexible and tailored working arrangements to suit all team members’ circumstances, and a family-focused work environment. 

Please apply in the strictest confidence by forwarding your CV and written references to Shaun Cousins, Partner, care of smainprize@raineycollins.co.nz

 

Litigation Lawyer - 2+ PQE

We are looking for a star litigation lawyer with a particular interest in family and employment law to join our friendly team!

This is an exciting opportunity to join our busy litigation and dispute resolution team, focusing on employment and family law and litigation.

In the business for more than 105 years, our well-respected firm assists clients throughout New Zealand and overseas.

We offer:

• A modern, attractive, office in the CBD
• Flexible working options to suit all team members’ circumstances
• A family-focused work environment

We are looking for a lawyer with at least 2 years’ P.Q.E. in employment/family/litigation law with:

• A focus on delivering clients a high level of service;
• Experience in Court; and
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

If you are looking for an opportunity that offers:

• Your next big step in a successful career.
• Varied and interesting clients across the country.
• A close working relationship and mentoring from the supervising partner of the team in building increasingly strong litigation and professional development skills.
• Ongoing skills and career development guaranteed; and
• A friendly and fun team environment...

...we’d love to discuss the role with you.

Committed to very high standards of service to our clients, and a balanced lifestyle for all who work with us, we don’t expect long hours or excessive billings from our people to earn well or progress their careers rapidly.

We begin with market-leading base salaries comparable with much larger law firms (dependent on your demonstrated experience), and tailor each team member’s WorkPlan to their role and desired work-life balance, in which all work is valued, and remuneration regularly reviewed. The opportunity for additional variable rewards is in your hands.

You’ll be free to take the responsibility, and the commensurate personal accountability, to organise performance of your role flexibly to suit your lifestyle, interests, family, and other non-work commitments.

Standard benefits include an extra day off on your birthday, income protection insurance, monthly firm lunches, a cell phone, an active social club and scones baked in-house every Friday!

We are also happy to discuss relocation assistance if required.

Please apply in the strictest confidence by forwarding your CV, together with any written references to Shaun Cousins, Partner, care of smainprize@raineycollins.co.nz.

 

Family Lawyer - 3+ PQE 

We are looking for a star family lawyer to join our friendly team!

This is an exciting opportunity to join our busy litigation and dispute resolution team, focusing on family law.

In the business for more than 105 years, our well-respected firm assists clients throughout New Zealand and overseas.

We offer:

• A modern, attractive, office in the CBD
• Flexible working options to suit all team members’ circumstances
• A family-focused work environment

We are looking for a lawyer with at least 3 years’ P.Q.E. in family law with:

• A focus on delivering clients a high level of service;
• Experience in Court; and
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

If you are looking for an opportunity that offers:

• Your next big step in a successful career.
• Varied and interesting clients across the country.
• A close working relationship and mentoring from the supervising partner of the team in building increasingly strong litigation and professional development skills.
• Ongoing skills and career development guaranteed; and
• A friendly and fun team environment...

...we would love to discuss the role with you.

Committed to very high standards of service to our clients, and a balanced lifestyle for all who work with us, we don’t expect long hours or excessive billings from our people to earn well or progress their careers rapidly.

We begin with market-leading base salaries comparable with much larger law firms (dependent on your demonstrated experience), and tailor each team member’s WorkPlan to their role and desired work-life balance, in which all work is valued, and remuneration regularly reviewed. The opportunity for additional variable rewards is in your hands.

You’ll be free to take the responsibility, and the commensurate personal accountability, to organise performance of your role flexibly to suit your lifestyle, interests, family, and other non-work commitments.

Standard benefits include an extra day off on your birthday, income protection insurance, monthly firm lunches, a cell phone, an active social club and scones baked in-house every Friday!

We are also happy to discuss relocation assistance if required.

Please apply in the strictest confidence by forwarding your CV, together with any written references, to Shaun Cousins, Partner, care of smainprize@raineycollins.co.nz.

 

Part time Family Lawyer - 3+ PQE

We are looking for a star family lawyer to join our friendly team!

This is an exciting opportunity to join our busy litigation and dispute resolution team, focusing on family law.

In the business for more than 105 years, our well-respected firm assists clients throughout New Zealand and overseas.

We offer:

• A modern, attractive, office in the CBD
• Flexible working options to suit all team members’ circumstances
• A family-focused work environment

We are looking for a lawyer with at least 3 years’ P.Q.E. in family law with:

• A focus on delivering clients a high level of service;
• Experience in Court; and
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

If you are looking for an opportunity that offers:

• Your next big step in a successful career.
• Varied and interesting clients across the country.
• A close working relationship and mentoring from the supervising partner of the team in building increasingly strong litigation and professional development skills.
• Ongoing skills and career development guaranteed; and
• A friendly and fun team environment...

...we would love to discuss the role with you.

Committed to very high standards of service to our clients, and a balanced lifestyle for all who work with us, we don’t expect long hours or excessive billings from our people to earn well or progress their careers rapidly.

We begin with market-leading base salaries comparable with much larger law firms (dependent on your demonstrated experience), and tailor each team member’s WorkPlan to their role and desired work-life balance, in which all work is valued, and remuneration regularly reviewed.  The opportunity for additional variable rewards is in your hands.

You’ll be free to take the responsibility, and the commensurate personal accountability, to organise performance of your role flexibly to suit your lifestyle, interests, family, and other non-work commitments.

Standard benefits include an extra day off on your birthday, income protection insurance, monthly firm lunches, a cell phone, an active social club and scones baked in-house every Friday!

We are also happy to discuss relocation assistance if required.

Please apply in the strictest confidence by forwarding your CV, together with any written references, to Shaun Cousins, Partner, care of smainprize@raineycollins.co.nz.