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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.

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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.

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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.

Laura Scampion
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.

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