Learning & Development Lead | Consultant

Emily Watson

0274143346 0274143346 emily@fluidrecruitment.co.nz https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilywatson-nz/

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

About

Emily has a warm and conscientious approach with people, and she prides herself on running a robust sourcing process to identify the best legal talent and continuing to add value to the support and executive space across the Canterbury region.

 

She is widely recognised for her emphasis on deeply understanding the client’s needs and articulating the opportunity accurately, ensuring quality matches that deliver unmatched value to both her clients and candidates.

 

Emily brings a personalised, relationship-driven model to the Fluid legal team. She is valued for her diligent and comprehensive approach to each of her interactions with candidates.

 

Emily joined Fluid in 2021, as part of the Christchurch office. Originally from Southland, she comes from an agribusiness background and has a longstanding history with the NZ Human Resources Community following her studies at the University of Otago, completing a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in HRM.

Key Appointments

  • Office Manager – Leading National Firm, Christchurch CBD
  • Trusts Advisor – Boutique Firm, North Canterbury
  • Legal PA (RMA & Property) – Top Tier National Firm
  • Estates Administrator – Leading Regional Firm, Christchurch CBD
  • Client Services Administrator – Leading National Firm, Christchurch CBD

Life outside the office

From a rural background in the deep South, Emily loves exploring the outdoors and wider South Island in her days out of the office. She moved to Christchurch in 2020, and since then has become a valued member of the community with her active involvement in HRNZ and her local sports club committees.

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Jobs From Emily Watson

Featured Jobs

Legal Assistant | Banking & Finance

Christchurch Central Canterbury, Christchurch Canterbury

Full time

Experience a broad suite of commercial work with a B&F focus within leading national team, with a tight-knit & collaborative social culture.

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Senior PA | Litigation & Disputes

Christchurch Central Canterbury, Christchurch Canterbury

Full time

Advanced support opportunity with busy & high-performing team, commencing 2025.

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Legal Administrator | North Canterbury

Rangiora Canterbury

Full time

Registered exclusively with Fluid; 2025 start.

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Legal Assistant | Fixed-Term Contract

Christchurch Central Canterbury, Christchurch Canterbury

Full time

Experience a meaningful change amongst a busy & social litigation team! Full or part-time hours negotiable; enquire within.

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Legal Secretary | Corporate & Commercial

Christchurch Central Canterbury, Christchurch Canterbury

Full time

Intermediate-senior secretarial opportunity. Varied, interesting & intellectually-stimulating work requiring pace & initiative.

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Senior Registered Legal Executive

Christchurch Central Canterbury, Christchurch Canterbury

Full time

Exciting opportunity for advanced operators looking to to level-up the calibre of their portfolio & gain increased autonomy in their role.

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Personal Assistant to Managing Partner

Christchurch Central Canterbury, Christchurch Canterbury

Full time

Support Managing Partner & SLT across internal business function while assisting with external matters, including stakeholder management.

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Senior Legal Secretary | Property & Private Client

Christchurch Central Canterbury, Christchurch Canterbury

Full time

Apply your secretarial skillset within a busy & dynamic property law team, including a variety trust, estate & asset planning administration.

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Administrative Specialist | Trusts & Estates

Christchurch Central Canterbury, Christchurch Canterbury

Full time

Ensure a seamless experience for clients & internal team members across a variety of family trust and estate planning matters with boutique practice.

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FROM OUR BLOG

Latest Insights From Emily Watson

Raising the Bar Podcast – Episode 5

It’s time for Episode 5 of the Fluid Recruitment Legal podcast, “Raising the Bar”, where Emily Watson and Alex Stones discuss trends and market insights within New Zealand’s private practices. In Episode 5 we explore the importance of your academic transcript. We explore a number of key factors including: ⭐ What experience levels are we seeing it play a large…
Raising the Bar – Episode 4

Raising the Bar Podcast – Episode 4 It’s time for Episode 4 of the Fluid Recruitment Legal podcast, “Raising the Bar”, where Emily Watson and Alex Stones discuss trends and market insights within New Zealand’s private practices. In Episode 4 we explore the age-old legal topic of “in-house vs private practice.” We explore a number of key factors including:…
Raising the Bar Podcast – Episode 3

It’s time for Episode 3 of the Fluid Recruitment Legal podcast, “Raising the Bar”, where Emily Watson and Alex Stones discuss trends and market insights within New Zealand’s private practices.   In Episode 3 we explore the topic of “legal support: the battle between expertise and potential.” We explore a number of key factors including:…