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Fluid Legal

Your Expert Legal Search Partner

 

Fluid connects the sharpest legal talent with the best law firms and legal teams across New Zealand. We understand the challenges our clients face with succession planning and sourcing of talented individuals.

 

We collaborate with a range of top-tier, mid-tier and boutique firms, as well as in-house teams, in the main centres and across the regions. Our consultants are genuine legal specialists and experts in their individual markets.

 

 

Roles We Recruit For Include

Lawyers

We recruit lawyers at all levels, with well developed talent pools in all core areas, from property to litigation and beyond.

Partners and Senior Appointments

We assist firms with making lateral partner appointments and identifying talent for succession planning. We have also placed law firm practice managers and CEOs.

Legal Executives / Secretaries

Our expertise recruiting legal executives and secretaries is unsurpassed in the NZ market, with dedicated consultants working in this space.

Inhouse Roles

We partner exclusively with selected commercial organisations to select and appoint top legal talent for inhouse opportunities.

 

Our Point of Difference

 

We work in partnership with a select number of firms in each market, aiming to maximise our unconflicted talent pool to service key clients.

 

Our candidates get an honest and pragmatic assessment of the market as we aim to connect them to the right people and present only the very best of what the market has to offer for each individual.

 

 

Market Intelligence

We boast the largest and most up-to-date legal database in the country and constantly generate non-publicly available market intelligence that helps our clients to make better hiring decisions.

Innovation

We combine best-in-class technology and innovative recruitment strategy to improve on the status-quo candidate experience, and assist clients to find solutions on the most challenging hires.

 

Recent Placements

 

 

Private Practice Lawyers

 

Resource Management Senior Associate

Property Special Counsel

Corporate Senior Solicitor

Employment Senior Solicitor

Relationship Property Lawyer

 

Legal Executives and Secretaries

 

Senior Registered Legal Executive

Litigation Secretary

Commercial Secretary

AML Compliance Officer

Conveyancing Legal Executive

 

 

Law Firm Operations / Management

 

General Manager

Chief Executive

Operations Manager

 

 

In-House Roles

 

Legal Counsel

Corporate Affairs Officer

In-House Legal Executive

We've got the tools and the networks to help you succeed

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Eden at Fluid Legal made the job hunt from the UK stress free. He knew the market, gave a personal service and helped me find a great role.

Senior Associate (Property), Mid-tier National Firm

Christchurch

Eden was responsive and knowledgeable in terms of the market, but what really set him apart was his ability to listen to what I was looking for in a role. I never felt pressured to accept something that didn’t feel right. No hesitation to recommend Eden.

Commercial Associate, Large Full Service Firm

Christchurch

I made the move from Auckland to Christchurch so I knew nothing about the job market. Eden found me a position by convincing my current job to make a position for me. He didn’t just wait for something to come up. Highly recommend.

Registered Legal Executive, South Island Law Firm

Christchurch

The genuinely consultative approach and depth of insight as legal specialists sets Fluid apart. The level of transparency and trust in the relationship has given us complete faith in Fluid’s ability to deliver positive outcomes for the firm.

Partner, Large South Island Law Firm

Christchurch

Holly and the team at Fluid worked harder for me than any other recruitment firm I've ever worked with. They sourced multiple employment options for me to choose from and made moving across the country for a new role much easier. I highly recommend Fluid.

Registered Legal Executive, Mid Sized Law Firm

Christchurch

Holly operates with integrity and was a pleasure to work with. This was a skill set in high demand in the current market and she represented our firm in the best possible manner providing detailed advise and support to ensure a successful outcome.

Practice Manager, Regional Law Firm

Waikato

Highly recommend. In just a couple of days I went from discussing with Emeka what role I was looking for to signing a contract. Thanks Emeka for your help!

Junior Solicitor, Regional Law Firm

Queenstown

The best recruitment company I’ve ever been in contact with. Holly has been absolutely amazing and it was great to have her support during the recruitment process. She has continued to keep in touch to ensure the move went smoothly and that I settled in f

Legal Executive, Law Firm

Waikato

Nice and easy experience. Found a job much quicker than expected at a great quality firm. Great communication throughout.

Solicitor, Law Firm

Nelson

Holly is professional and diligent, she alleviated the pressure on myself and that of my team and gave me the confidence that we could leave our recruitment needs completely in her hands. Delighted with the service we received and the results.

Managing Partner, Full Service Law Firm

Waikato

Chana made my job search easy, she understood what I was looking for, provided me with a comprehensive list of suitable options and sourced an interview for me with for a great opportunity in hardly any time at all. I was delighted with the outcome.

Junior Barrister, Criminal Lawyers

Auckland

I found Holly great to work with, she keep me up to date throughout the whole process and I knew I could call her at any stage.

Senior Solicitor, Private Practice Firm

Hamilton

Holly assured and supported me every step of the way, and was always willing to answer my questions. She kept me updated through all steps of the recruitment process and always gave me timely feedback. Because of her, I landed my dream job.

Junior Solicitor, Mid Sized Law Firm

Christchurch

I would highly recommend Georgia. She is friendly, proactive and up-front. She always responded to queries promptly and even followed up with me after I commenced my new role.

Lawyer, Mid-tier Law Firm

Auckland

Fluid’s specialist legal focus gave us confidence that they understand the challenges in the legal practice market and more specifically the strategic priorities of the firm. Eden actively approached and secured the interest of a wide range of candidates.

Partner, Large Full Service Firm

Dunedin

The best recruitment company I’ve ever been in contact with. Holly has been absolutely amazing and it was great to have her support during the recruitment process. She has continued to keep in touch to ensure the move went smoothly and that I settled in f

Legal Executive, Law Firm

Waikato

Chana and the Fluid team made the difference so that I could get the best possible job aligned to my profile. High level of professionalism and empathy, I truly recommend their services.

Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm

Hamilton

Holly and the team at Fluid worked harder for me than any other recruitment firm I've ever worked with. Holly was amazing, even securing me an interview with a firm that wasn't advertising. I highly recommend Holly and the Fluid team.

Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm

Christchurch

We have found Fluid Recruitment to be our recruitment partner of choice. We engaged with Holly for a number of hard to fill roles and Holly understood exactly what we were looking for.

General Manager, Full Service Law Firm

Waikato

Holly and the team at Fluid worked harder for me than any other recruitment firm I've ever worked with. They sourced multiple employment options for me to choose from and made moving across the country for a new role much easier. I highly recommend Fluid.

Registered Legal Executive, Mid Sized Law Firm

Christchurch

I found Holly great to work with, she keep me up to date throughout the whole process and I knew I could call her at any stage.

Senior Solicitor, Private Practice Firm

Hamilton

Holly operates with integrity and was a pleasure to work with. This was a skill set in high demand in the current market and she represented our firm in the best possible manner providing detailed advise and support to ensure a successful outcome.

Practice Manager, Regional Law Firm

Waikato

We have found Fluid Recruitment to be our recruitment partner of choice. We engaged with Holly for a number of hard to fill roles and Holly understood exactly what we were looking for.

General Manager, Full Service Law Firm

Waikato

Holly is professional and diligent, she alleviated the pressure on myself and that of my team and gave me the confidence that we could leave our recruitment needs completely in her hands. Delighted with the service we received and the results.

Managing Partner, Full Service Law Firm

Waikato

When we advised we would like to make an offer to Holly's candidate, she informed us of the other offer the candidate was expecting and really helped to 'sell' our offer to her, resulting in a timely verbal acceptance from the candidate. We have be

People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm

Christchurch

Fluid’s specialist legal focus gave us confidence that they understand the challenges in the legal practice market and more specifically the strategic priorities of the firm. Eden actively approached and secured the interest of a wide range of candidates.

Partner, Large Full Service Firm

Dunedin

The genuinely consultative approach and depth of insight as legal specialists sets Fluid apart. The level of transparency and trust in the relationship has given us complete faith in Fluid’s ability to deliver positive outcomes for the firm.

Partner, Large South Island Law Firm

Christchurch

When I first started looking at making a move I was intimidated by the process. Georgia asked the right questions and listened to what I was after. She helped me feel comfortable and confident to the point where I really enjoyed the process.

Lawyer, Top Tier Law Firm

Auckland

Chana made my job search easy, she understood what I was looking for, provided me with a comprehensive list of suitable options and sourced an interview for me with for a great opportunity in hardly any time at all. I was delighted with the outcome.

Junior Barrister, Criminal Lawyers

Auckland

Holly provided great service from start to finish. She provided a detailed email summarising the experience, qualities and individual situation of each candidate that I was able to send directly to the hiring partner.

People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm

Christchurch

Holly is professional and diligent, she alleviated the pressure on myself and that of my team and gave me the confidence that we could leave our recruitment needs completely in her hands. Delighted with the service we received and the results.

Managing Partner, Full Service Law Firm

Waikato

Chana and the Fluid team made the difference so that I could get the best possible job aligned to my profile. High level of professionalism and empathy, I truly recommend their services.

Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm

Hamilton

When we advised we would like to make an offer to Holly's candidate, she informed us of the other offer the candidate was expecting and really helped to 'sell' our offer to her, resulting in a timely verbal acceptance from the candidate. We have be

People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm

Christchurch

The genuinely consultative approach and depth of insight as legal specialists sets Fluid apart. The level of transparency and trust in the relationship has given us complete faith in Fluid’s ability to deliver positive outcomes for the firm.

Partner, Large South Island Law Firm

Christchurch

Eden was responsive and knowledgeable in terms of the market, but what really set him apart was his ability to listen to what I was looking for in a role. I never felt pressured to accept something that didn’t feel right. No hesitation to recommend Eden.

Commercial Associate, Large Full Service Firm

Christchurch

Eden at Fluid Legal made the job hunt from the UK stress free. He knew the market, gave a personal service and helped me find a great role.

Senior Associate (Property), Mid-tier National Firm

Christchurch

Chana has been a delight to work with, she understood what we wanted from day one. We recommend Fluid often.

Partner, General Practice Law Firm

Waikato

I found Holly great to work with, she keep me up to date throughout the whole process and I knew I could call her at any stage.

Senior Solicitor, Private Practice Firm

Hamilton

We have found Fluid Recruitment to be our recruitment partner of choice. We engaged with Holly for a number of hard to fill roles and Holly understood exactly what we were looking for.

General Manager, Full Service Law Firm

Waikato

Eden made the process of changing jobs and moving cities easy and stress-free. At the outset, he clearly explained each step of the recruitment process and I consistently felt as though he had my best interests at heart.

Litigation Solicitor, Large Full Service Firm

Christchurch

Legal Consultants

Peter Clark
Fluid Commercial, Fluid Finance, Fluid Legal, and Management

Peter leads Fluid Recruitment as Managing Director. He utilises his extensive experience to deliver senior and executive appointments for our legal, commercial and finance divisions.

Contact Peter on 021 278 8653 or peter@fluidrecruitment.com

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Emily Watson
Fluid Legal

Emily is our National Lead of Learning & Development and Consultant in our legal division. Leading the recruitment function of our own team, specialising in legal support across Canterbury. Contact Emily on 0274143346 or emily@fluidrecruitment.co.nz

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Alex Stones
Fluid Legal

Alex is a Manager within our legal team based in our Christchurch office. Recruiting nationally, he covers intermediate and senior level appointments across all legal disciplines.

Contact Alex on 021 319 837 or alex@fluidrecruitment.co.nz

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Holly Clark
Fluid Legal

Holly is a Manager within our legal team, recruiting for both the Waikato and Central Otago regions. She specialises in junior through to senior appointments across all disciplines.

Contact Holly on 021 229 9634 or hollyc@fluidrecruitment.co.nz

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Chana Pedersen
Fluid Legal

Chana is a Senior Consultant within our Legal Division, specialising in professional appointments from Junior Solicitor through to Senior Associate across the Auckland market.

Contact Chana on 022 397 8311 or chana@fluidrecruitment.co.nz

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Poppy Davis
Fluid Legal

Poppy is in our legal division, based in the Wanaka office. She sources talent across NZ’s regional markets including, Hamilton, Nelson, Queenstown, and Wanaka.

Contact Poppy on 027 302 3641 or poppy@fluidrecruitment.co.nz

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Tilly Schwarz
Fluid Legal

Tilly is a Recruitment Consultant in the Fluid Legal Division. Based out of our Wanaka office specialised in professional appointments across Canterbury and Otago regions. Contact Tilly on 021 08 327 441 or tilly@fluidrecruitment.co.nz

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Simone Lusby
Fluid Legal

Simone is a Recruitment Consultant in our Legal Division. Specialising in legal support and professional appointments in the Wellington, Bay of Plenty, and Northland markets. Contact Simone on 021 171 9600 or simone@fluidrecruitment.co.nz

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Alex Lynch
Fluid Legal

Alex is a consultant in the specialist Fluid Legal Team, based in the Christchurch office. She specialises in recruiting legal support roles across Canterbury. Contact Alex on 022 309 6683 or alex.lynch@fluidrecruitment.co.nz

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Lake Te Wani
Fluid Legal

Lake is a Legal Recruitment Consultant in our Legal Team. Specialising in junior solicitor to and senior appointments across Auckland’s legal market. You can contact Lake on 021 242 2453 or lake@fluidrecruitment.co.nz

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