Backend Java Legal Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jun 2026

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Primary or Senior Investigating Lawyer

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

You will contribute to the investigation strategy of a case, undertake legal analysis, and provide legal opinions to the investigation team.

subClassification: Criminal & Civil LawCriminal & Civil Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

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Legal Counsel

at FUJIFILM Business Innovation New Zealand Limited

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This is a Full time job

Mount Eden, Auckland(Hybrid)

Permanent, full-time position
Excellent staff benefits
Take on a challenging, varied legal role

Permanent, full-time position
Excellent staff benefits
Take on a challenging, varied legal role

Develop your career with a company committed to solving complex challenges and driving industry-leading solutions.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

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Listed eleven days ago

Senior Compliance Analyst

at Foodstuffs North Island Ltd

This is a Full time job

Mangere, Auckland(Hybrid)

Great opportunity to make your mark
Utilise your skills and learn on the job
Great culture, benefits, location and more!

Great opportunity to make your mark
Utilise your skills and learn on the job
Great culture, benefits, location and more!

As our Senior Compliance Analyst, you’ll be part of a small Legal & Compliance team, helping to continuously improve our Compliance Framework.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

11d ago

Listed one hour ago

Primary or Senior Investigating Lawyer

at Serious Fraud Office

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

You will contribute to the investigation strategy of a case, undertake legal analysis, and provide legal opinions to the investigation team.

subClassification: Criminal & Civil LawCriminal & Civil Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

1h ago

Listed four days ago

Expressions of Interest

at Macpherson Kelley

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Macpherson Kelley is a national Commercial law firm that thinks differently.
At Macpherson Kelley, people come first, always.
With offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Dandenong, Melbourne and Sydney

Macpherson Kelley is a national Commercial law firm that thinks differently.
At Macpherson Kelley, people come first, always.
With offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Dandenong, Melbourne and Sydney

As part of our ongoing growth, we’re expanding our reach to connect with talented professionals across New Zealand.

subClassification: Corporate & Commercial LawCorporate & Commercial Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Legal Counsel

at FUJIFILM Business Innovation New Zealand Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Mount Eden, Auckland(Hybrid)

Permanent, full-time position
Excellent staff benefits
Take on a challenging, varied legal role

Permanent, full-time position
Excellent staff benefits
Take on a challenging, varied legal role

Develop your career with a company committed to solving complex challenges and driving industry-leading solutions.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Judicial Support Advisor

at Ministry of Justice

This is a Part time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$74,634-$95,591 pro rata

Opportunity to grow your skillset and advance your career.
Collaborative and supportive team environment.
Make a difference in a role with real impact.

Opportunity to grow your skillset and advance your career.
Collaborative and supportive team environment.
Make a difference in a role with real impact.

Support High Court judges with earthquake litigation, legal research, and case management in a dynamic role.

subClassification: Legal SecretariesLegal Secretaries

classification: Legal(Legal)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Junior Legal Counsel

at Stonewood Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

In-house junior legal role. Draft contracts, support commercial matters & work with AI tools. Up to 3 yrs PQE welcome.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Technology Law - Senior Solicitor/Associate

at Fluid Legal

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Top-tier firm | Technology & Digital team | Cutting-edge legal work
Exposure to significant, fast-paced and varied technology mandates
Strong career development in a high-performing specialist team

Top-tier firm | Technology & Digital team | Cutting-edge legal work
Exposure to significant, fast-paced and varied technology mandates
Strong career development in a high-performing specialist team

Top-tier opportunity for a Technology Lawyer to work on cutting-edge tech, cyber, AI and digital transformation matters with leading clients.

subClassification: Intellectual Property LawIntellectual Property Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

3d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Legal Counsel

at Enable Networks Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Part time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Flexible part-time role with 25-30 hours tailored to your schedule
Work for a Certified B Corporation™
Fully subsidised health insurance and a monthly broadband allowance

Flexible part-time role with 25-30 hours tailored to your schedule
Work for a Certified B Corporation™
Fully subsidised health insurance and a monthly broadband allowance

Join Enable as a part-time Legal Counsel, providing legal advice across property, contracts, and public law to support our community

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

24d ago

Listed three days ago

Roia Hapori | Legal Caseworker / Lawyer

at Whare Āwhina

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This is a Full time job

Kaikohe, Northland

$66,240 – $91,080 per year

Use your legal skills to improve access to justice for whānau across Taitokerau. Lawyers and Legal Caseworkers encouraged to apply.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

3d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Client Development Partner – Legal & AI

at RELX

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Drive adoption of AI legal tech with senior legal stakeholders
Build trusted relationships across top-tier firms & in-house teams
Transition from legal practice into high-impact legal innovation

Drive adoption of AI legal tech with senior legal stakeholders
Build trusted relationships across top-tier firms & in-house teams
Transition from legal practice into high-impact legal innovation

Ready to leave billables behind and help shape the future of legal practice? Joint a Global Leader in Legal Analytics and Technology

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Legal(Legal)

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Patent Attorney

at AJ Pietras IP Ltd

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This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington(Hybrid)

Patent attorney role with a diverse and interesting range or work.

subClassification: Intellectual Property LawIntellectual Property Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Legal Counsel - Privacy

at PricewaterhouseCoopers

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Work with industry leaders and learn from the best.
Be part of a diverse community of experts where you belong.
Be empowered with the latest AI and digital tools.

Work with industry leaders and learn from the best.
Be part of a diverse community of experts where you belong.
Be empowered with the latest AI and digital tools.

Do more than take the next step. Take the next leap. Explore careers at PwC New Zealand.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

7d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Legal Strategy and Practice Lead

at The Treasury

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Support lawyers to lift their focus to the most strategic and complex issue
Support us in modernising legal services and leveraging digital opportunities
Work in a caring and collaborative team, advancing your skills and career

Support lawyers to lift their focus to the most strategic and complex issue
Support us in modernising legal services and leveraging digital opportunities
Work in a caring and collaborative team, advancing your skills and career

Lead transformative initiatives, build capability, and drive innovation as a creative legal professional in this unique opportunity!

subClassification: Corporate & Commercial LawCorporate & Commercial Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

12d ago

Listed two days ago

Corporate Lawyer | 1+ years PQE

at CoLegal

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Real work and involvement in transactions
Competitive remuneration with lucrative bonus scheme
Local and international clients

Real work and involvement in transactions
Competitive remuneration with lucrative bonus scheme
Local and international clients

Advance your career in a growing team with a steady flow of M&A deals, ECM, private equity and corporate advisory matters

subClassification: Corporate & Commercial LawCorporate & Commercial Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

2d ago

Listed five days ago

Lawyer, Litigation Team - Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$90,743 - $109,980

Full-time, permanent position - Location: Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch
Come and join our amazing team and make a difference
Work with like-minded people in a positive environment

Full-time, permanent position - Location: Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch
Come and join our amazing team and make a difference
Work with like-minded people in a positive environment

We are seeking an enthusiastic lawyer with high levels of integrity and professionalism to join our supportive and collegial Litigation team.

subClassification: Litigation & Dispute ResolutionLitigation & Dispute Resolution

classification: Legal(Legal)

5d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Prosecutor 1

at New Zealand Police

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Canterbury

Prosecutors ensure that Police prosecutions are managed professionally, ethically, and to required legal standards.

subClassification: Criminal & Civil LawCriminal & Civil Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

11d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Lawyer

at ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Join a business with competitive staff benefits

Partner across teams to identify and address legal issues early
Build trusted relationships to enable strong, risk-aware decisions
Enjoy flexible working with ANZ

Partner across teams to identify and address legal issues early
Build trusted relationships to enable strong, risk-aware decisions
Enjoy flexible working with ANZ

Senior Lawyer delivering commercial legal advice, partnering across ANZ to manage risk and embed legal thinking into business outcomes.

subClassification: Banking & Finance LawBanking & Finance Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

9d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Employment Lawer - 2+ Years PQE

at Smith & Partners

This is a Full time job

Henderson, Auckland

Great career opportunities in a modern, fast growing firm
High quality mentoring and training
Work/Life balance and a fun, friendly culture

Great career opportunities in a modern, fast growing firm
High quality mentoring and training
Work/Life balance and a fun, friendly culture

Due to increased growth, we are on the hunt for an Employment Lawyer, with 2+ years PQE experience.

subClassification: Industrial Relations & Employment LawIndustrial Relations & Employment Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

19d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Solicitor - Financial Services

at Artemis Executive Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Work with leading financial institutions and FinTech clients
Complex and intellectually stimulating regulatory work
Excellent mentoring and career development opportunities

Work with leading financial institutions and FinTech clients
Complex and intellectually stimulating regulatory work
Excellent mentoring and career development opportunities

This is a rare opportunity for a solicitor to join a highly regarded financial services team & develop specialist expertise.

subClassification: Banking & Finance LawBanking & Finance Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

24d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Experienced Civil Litigation Lawyer (Senior Associate+, Partnership pathway)

at AWS Legal

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This is a Full time job

Invercargill Central, Southland(Hybrid)

Clear Partnership pathway. Lead and grow our Civil Litigation practice, manage complex work, mentor others and help shape your firm’s future.

subClassification: Litigation & Dispute ResolutionLitigation & Dispute Resolution

classification: Legal(Legal)

20d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Regulatory Litigation Lawyer

at Tyler Wren

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Newly qualified lawyers with Hons considered
Sign on bonus for those with experience
WFH options for experienced applicants

Newly qualified lawyers with Hons considered
Sign on bonus for those with experience
WFH options for experienced applicants

Elite Specialist Firm | Top-Tier Salary + Sign-on Bonus | Newly Qualified Lawyers with Hons considered

subClassification: Litigation & Dispute ResolutionLitigation & Dispute Resolution

classification: Legal(Legal)

27d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Senior Legal Counsel

at Artemis Executive Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Flexible & hybrid working with great benefits
Top-tier in-house opportunity with flexibility and standout benefits
Global business with strong values and real local impact

Flexible & hybrid working with great benefits
Top-tier in-house opportunity with flexibility and standout benefits
Global business with strong values and real local impact

A rare opportunity for a senior commercial lawyer to step into a broad, influential in-house role with a future-focused organisation!

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

25d ago

Listed six days ago

Lawyer, Litigation Team - Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$90,743 - $109,980

Full-time, permanent position - Location: Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch
Come and join our amazing team and make a difference
Work with like-minded people in a positive environment

Full-time, permanent position - Location: Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch
Come and join our amazing team and make a difference
Work with like-minded people in a positive environment

We are seeking an enthusiastic lawyer with high levels of integrity and professionalism to join our supportive and collegial Litigation team.

subClassification: Litigation & Dispute ResolutionLitigation & Dispute Resolution

classification: Legal(Legal)

6d ago

Listed three days ago

Coporate Commercial Lawyers (Dunedin & Christchurch)

at Anderson Lloyd

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This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Are you looking for a move further south to kick off the new year?
Are you ready to work on complex corporate and commercial matters?
Are you seeking growth within a collaborative, supportive team?

Are you looking for a move further south to kick off the new year?
Are you ready to work on complex corporate and commercial matters?
Are you seeking growth within a collaborative, supportive team?

Is 2026 the year you step out of your comfort zone and into a firm that prioritises your personal and professional growth?

subClassification: Corporate & Commercial LawCorporate & Commercial Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

3d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Commercial Solicitor

at Tauranga City Council

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

$120,000 to $140,000 + 5 weeks leave

Work on high‑impact commercial and infrastructure deals shaping Tauranga
Trusted adviser role with autonomy, variety and strong stakeholder links
In‑house balance: complex legal work, flexible hours, five weeks' leave

Work on high‑impact commercial and infrastructure deals shaping Tauranga
Trusted adviser role with autonomy, variety and strong stakeholder links
In‑house balance: complex legal work, flexible hours, five weeks' leave

Senior commercial lawyer role shaping Tauranga's future—complex deals, trusted advice, real impact, flexible work and great balance.

subClassification: Corporate & Commercial LawCorporate & Commercial Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

20d ago

Listed two days ago

Lawyer

at North End Law Limited

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This is a Full time job

Hamilton North, Waikato

As we grow, we are seeking a Commercial and/or Property lawyer to join our team. This role offers quality work, hands-on experience.

subClassification: Generalists - Law FirmGeneralists - Law Firm

classification: Legal(Legal)

2d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Solicitor - Employment

at MinterEllisonRuddWatts

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Work with Legal 500 top ranking partners in Employment
Top tier clients, interesting work in a collaborative and supportive environment
Supportive team environment

Work with Legal 500 top ranking partners in Employment
Top tier clients, interesting work in a collaborative and supportive environment
Supportive team environment

Great opportunity to join one of New Zealand's leading employment practice with a national focus. Perfect for 2-5 PQE looking to further their career.

subClassification: Industrial Relations & Employment LawIndustrial Relations & Employment Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

19d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Solicitor - Private Wealth

at MinterEllisonRuddWatts

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

A firm strong on culture, inclusiveness and promotes diversity
Further your career under the guidance of industry leaders
Opportunity to add immediate impact with a fast-growing, busy practice.

A firm strong on culture, inclusiveness and promotes diversity
Further your career under the guidance of industry leaders
Opportunity to add immediate impact with a fast-growing, busy practice.

Great opportunity for a 2 - 4 PQE Solicitor to join our high-performing and fast-growing Private Wealth team.

subClassification: Property LawProperty Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

20d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Intermediate Lawyer - Corporate Advisory (fixed-term)

at Suncorp

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Key role in shaping legal and regulatory outcomes within a leading insurance
Work across diverse areas
Join an award-winning in-house team with a flexible culture

Key role in shaping legal and regulatory outcomes within a leading insurance
Work across diverse areas
Join an award-winning in-house team with a flexible culture

Opportunity to provide strategic legal support across regulatory, corporate, and commercial matters within a leading in-house team.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

11d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Intermediate - Senior Commercial Property Solicitor

at Recruitment Studio - Winners Seek Small Recruitment Agency of the Year 25, Winners Seek Diversity 23 & RSCA Outstanding Agency 24

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Very competitive salary, experience dependent

Exceptional Clients | Flexible Culture | High-Trust Environment
Competitive Remuneration | Significant Property Matters
Modern, growth-focused firm | Strong mentorship

Exceptional Clients | Flexible Culture | High-Trust Environment
Competitive Remuneration | Significant Property Matters
Modern, growth-focused firm | Strong mentorship

Work across high-value property and commercial matters within a modern, high-performing and genuinely people-first firm.

Recruited byBridgette Johnstone

subClassification: Property LawProperty Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

25d ago

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