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We’re a global business law firm transforming how legal services are delivered.
We’re constantly challenging the expectations of what a law firm is and can be. For our people, that means a unique opportunity to build careers exactly tailored to their aspirations and strengths. With a global network of offices, clients in every major sector and an innate desire to innovate, this is where you’ll seize opportunities of today and tomorrow. Come and see who we are and what we stand for.
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Life at DLA Piper
At DLA Piper, we don’t put limits on our people. Starting with ensuring everyone can be themselves, to providing everything they need to realise their full potential, you’ll have everything you need to seize the world of opportunity on offer.
Sustainability
Sustainability and ESG are core to our firm. Our team plays a crucial role in helping clients transition to and thrive in a sustainable future.
Inclusion and positive
social impact
Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people.
Featured jobs
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Senior Associate – Finance
Auckland, New Zealand
Lawyers: Banking and Finance
Associate – Finance
Auckland, New Zealand
Lawyers: Litigation
Associate – Litigation
Auckland, New Zealand
Lawyers: Corporate
Solicitor – Corporate
Auckland, New Zealand
Business Professionals: IT
Cloud and Platform Engineer
Auckland, New Zealand
Lawyers: Corporate
Associate – Corporate
Auckland, New Zealand
IT
IT Engineer (Modern Workplace & Provisioning)
Auckland, New Zealand
Corporate
Senior Associate – Corporate
Auckland, New Zealand
Litigation & Regulatory
Associate or Senior Associate – Litigation
Auckland, New Zealand
DLA Piper in New Zealand
We are New Zealand’s first global business law firm and have offices in Auckland and Wellington. Our clients include some of the world’s best-known brands and local businesses that are defining the future. We apply our local and international knowledge and experience to advise our clients, wherever they do business.
New Zealand
Opportunities and achievements
Local impact and global reach
We combine global reach with a local perspective, with 96% of our partners recognised in Chambers Asia Pacific’s legal rankings. We go beyond the conventions and expectations of a typical law firm to make a tangible difference for our people, clients and communities. This was recognised in the 2024 Beaton Client Choice Awards with DLA Piper in New Zealand awarded the 'Best provider to financial and insurance services' and named as a finalist in the Customer Experience category for law and related services.
Celebrating every voice
Over a third of our people are active in our five People Networks, and we are proud of our diverse team. To deliver our commitment of providing equal opportunity and breaking down barriers faced by under-represented groups, we have partnered with The King's Trust Aotearoa New Zealand to launch our Head Start New Zealand programme. The programme supports talented young people who face barriers to entering the legal profession; offering internships, mentoring, and networking opportunities to help them realise their potential.
Supporting our communities
We make a substantial annual commitment to pro bono work, with 92% of the New Zealand firm actively involved, at an average of 37 hours per lawyer per year. This is well above the New Zealand average of 20.4 hours reported in the Thomson Reuters’ Pro Bono Trust Index 2022, which ranked DLA Piper as the highest pro bono contributor when compared to local law firms. We work with individuals and organisations which could not otherwise afford counsel, providing advice across a wide range of specialisms and geographies.
Laura Scampion, Country Managing Partner, Auckland
As a leader, I love bringing people on board to share this exciting journey – be they graduates or lateral hires. The quality of local and global instructions that my colleagues and I get to work on here is simply exceptional.
Natasha Wilson, Head of IT, Auckland
Technology is constantly changing and advancing, so I love the challenge of continual learning and applying the knowledge to solve complex problems.
STORIES HUB
Application advice, tips, and resources
High performance starts with a supportive team: In conversation with Aimee Harper
Aimee Harper, an Associate in Finance, reflects on how collaboration, collective experience and a supportive team drive high performance, personal growth and exceptional outcomes for clients.
The path to partnership: Manuel Indelkofer’s journey
Dr. Manuel Indelkofer reflects on his journey from junior associate to partner, sharing how his approach to leadership has evolved and what aspiring partners need to succeed.
Be bold enough to ask: Gigi Lockhart on shaping your career
Senior Associate Gigi Lockhart shares how stepping beyond her role and taking on new challenges helped her shape her career and build relationships across DLA Piper’s international network.
The mindset that drives high performance, with Drew Moss
Drew Moss, Head of Talent, explores how mindset, feedback, resilience and wellbeing work together to drive sustainable high performance.
Be curious about what comes next, with Joanne Conway
From taking stretch assignments to embracing change, Joanne's path to Head of Inclusion for EMEA and APAC shows how progress happens when you’re willing to ask, learn and step up.
What makes DLA Piper different? A conversation with Peter Somekh
Peter Somekh, Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, shares how a culture of challenge and collaboration has shaped his career, and continues to push him to grow.
What a Solicitor Apprenticeship can offer: Alix Leatherday's career journey
Alix Leatherday chose the Solicitor Apprenticeship route, combining global exposure with practical training inside our Manchester office. From day one, she's earning her degree while working on high-profile matters that count.
A day in the life of a Solicitor Apprentice, with Sophie Kenny
To mark National Apprenticeship Week, Sophie gives us a glimpse into her role in the Leeds office. Now in her fourth year, she’s working with lawyers across the globe and gaining hands-on legal experience, all while earning her degree.
What does global mean at DLA Piper?
From London to Johannesburg, our people deliver work that crosses borders, industries, and expectations, because ambition without limits needs a global platform.
Discovery Days, unlocked
Our Discovery Days give you real insight into the work, the people, and the pace of DLA Piper.
From Summer Intern to Associate: Mihir’s journey
For Mihir Joshi, joining DLA Piper felt like a natural step – from Intern to Associate, he's seen the values stay consistent while the opportunities keep expanding.
Challenge the status quo: A conversation with Kasia Scott
Recruitment Manager Kasia Scott shares how she has felt empowered to challenge, be challenged, and grow through curiosity. Her journey has led her to discover a culture where leadership doesn’t just answer questions, it asks them too.
A day in the life of a summer intern, with Ammar
As a summer intern, Ammar has been immersed in complex, high-impact work – building confidence, gaining clarity and discovering his potential in the process.
Unlocking your potential: Isaac Evans' career journey
From joining DLA Piper straight out of university to progressing through seven roles, Isaac Evans shares how opportunity, professional development and the support of those around him helped shape his career in Finance.
What makes DLA Piper different? Insights from Alyson Eather
Partner Alyson Eather reflects on the global opportunities, varied experiences and supportive culture that have shaped her career.
Lawyers
We’re redefining what an international law firm can be. With a unique global network and an unparalleled range of expertise, this is where you’ll work on the cases that shape the world and will define your career.
Early Careers
The first step in your career is one of the most important. When you join DLA Piper as a student or graduate, we don’t put limits on what you can achieve here and that starts from day one.
Business Professionals
We pride ourselves on the extraordinary impact we make beyond the borders of traditional law. That’s only possible because of the skills our business professionals bring and the environment we create to let them thrive. See where your skills could take you.