Be a part of a well-regarded and leading Otago law firm.

Get involved in end-to-end transactions with a wide variety of clients.

Competitive salary, medical insurance, and great career development opportunities.

Are you a 3+ year PQE Lawyer looking for a new and rewarding career opportunity?  Join Gallaway Cook Allan, a leading Otago-based full-service law firm, and become part of our dynamic Commercial Team!

Introduction to Gallaway Cook Allan

Gallaway Cook Allan is a large Otago-based full-service law firm with offices in Dunedin and Wānaka. We act for commercial businesses, private clients, and local and regional government, across the South Island, nationally and internationally.

We are a cohesive team with a culture that allows each individual to bring their best self to work. We want every member of our team to enjoy their time at work, enjoy their colleagues and work together to provide the best possible service for our clients.

Our clients tell us that they trust our ability to get to the point of a matter and then to provide advice that is practical, solution-oriented and represents value-for-money.  Our staff tell us that our culture sets us apart.  We are collaborative, approachable, open to different ways of working, and we value and trust each other to do the right thing - why not find out for yourself?

Doing the right thing for each other, our community and the environment is a core part of who we are.  Our impact strategy is built on three pillars: community, environment, and team and includes actions in areas such as accessibility, pro-bono, community sponsorship and partnerships, sustainability and emissions reduction, wellbeing and of course, a welcoming environment for everyone. 

Commercial Team

Our Commercial Team has a strong presence both regionally and nationally, and work with a variety of public and private sector clients on a range of interesting matters.  Led by David Smillie, Emma Hunter-Hills and Emma Burke, our Partners, this role offers plentiful development opportunities and a variety of interesting work, with good support and mentoring. 

About you

To succeed with us, you will be an established professional with experience in Commercial Law, who can communicate confidently and engage effectively with a range of clients, colleagues, and the business community.  You will be someone who enjoys contributing to a team whilst still working autonomously; and taking responsibility for your own work and deadlines.  

Apply now

If you are ready to make the move and be part of a firm that values professional excellence, collaboration and integrity then we would love to hear from you.

Check us out on our website www.gallawaycookallan.co.nz; we are also on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

If this sounds like you, then we'd love to tell you more.  For a confidential discussion please contact our Partners David Smillie or Emma Hunter-Hills on 03 477 7312 or by email: david.smillie@gallawaycookallan.co.nz, emma.hunter-hills@gallawaycookallan.co.nz or emma.burke@gallawaycookallan.co.nz    For a position description please contact our People and Culture Coordinator, Joanne Ward on 03 474 9766. 

Shortlisting will commence immediately.