“One thing that sets SG apart from its competitors is the no-nonsense approach to working life. Deadlines are met and hard work is put in, but there is also flexibility. Authors are expected to manage their own workloads. Unlike my experience of London, there are no expectations for staff to be at work just for the sake of being seen. While I enjoy working hard generally speaking, I get to spend my evenings doing the things I moved to NZ for.”

ASSOCIATE,
COMMERCIAL/CORPORATE,
AUCKLAND

“After years of transactional law, I wanted time at home with my young son while still working in the world of corporate law.  Simpson Grierson saw this as an opportunity for them and me and my role became that of Professional Support Lawyer - now I get the best of both worlds.”

ASSOCIATE,
COMMERCIAL/CORPORATE,
AUCKLAND

“I have been with Simpson Grierson for 17 years and I really enjoy working here. Over the years I have found it very easy to build rapport with staff and clients. The culture at Simpson Grierson is unique, it’s a great place to work and socialise.”

RECEPTIONIST,
BUSINESS SERVICES,
WELLINGTON ,

“I was returning from London where I worked for Linklaters, a 'magic circle' firm, and I was looking for a New Zealand firm which set similarly high standards and was also a fun place to work. People who I knew at SG described the firm as being just that sort of place, and the sense I got from my interview was consistent with that.”

SENIOR ASSOCIATE,
BANKING & FINANCE,
WELLINGTON

“Simpson Grierson is excellent at encouraging staff to realise their potential. It doesn’t really matter what role you start in - if you have a particular interest or career path you want to follow, opportunities will be presented.”

TECHNOLOGY LEARNING ADVISOR,
INFORMATION SERVICES,
AUCKLAND

“Simpson Grierson attracts the best people and produces high quality work and in return they are very supportive and flexible when it counts.”

ASSOCIATE,
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION,
AUCKLAND

“I joined SG from another major NZ law firm in May 2005. From the very beginning I was given a lot of responsibility. As a Litigator I’ve enjoyed a lot of court time, running my own cases and working directly with leading QCs.”

PARTNER,
BANKING & FINANCE,
AUCKLAND

“It’s great working in a friendly and professional environment with lots of opportunities to take part in sporting and other social activities. Expanding my expertise with study opportunities, and ongoing technology training means I can continue to “grow” my career at Simpson Grierson.”

LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR,
RESOURCES & INFRASTRUCTURE,
WELLINGTON

“I joined SG from Law School as a summer clerk and have been here ever since. I am now a Senior Associate in the commercial property team. I had the opportunity to interview with several firms, but I chose SG because of the variety and quality of work available, the calibre of clients I would be working with and based on my experience of talking to people at SG – they came across as genuine, and the firm has a supportive and convivial culture.”

SENIOR ASSOCIATE,
RESOURCES & INFRASTRUCTURE,
WELLINGTON

“Simpson Grierson is not just for lawyers, there is also a wealth of opportunity for support staff including a range of managerial and executive positions for non-lawyers to aspire to.”

INFORMATION SERVICES DIRECTOR,
AUCKLAND

“Clients come to Simpson Grierson for help with their construction and infrastructure projects because they know that we are the best. It's not just our experience that they want to tap into, it's the innovative solutions that we come up with every day to get projects off the ground.”

SENIOR ASSOCIATE,
RESOURCES & INFRASTRUCTURE,
AUCKLAND

“Since joining the firm over 32 years ago I have always done litigation work. I enjoy working with the Commercial Litigation and Employment department - the staff are friendly and we work very well together. I also feel my work is valued as I've come to know the finer points of court documents.”

WP OPERATOR,
BUSINESS SERVICES,
AUCKLAND