Careers

Why Avid.Legal?

Pioneering the future

To do great things, you need curiosity and courage. We’re the go-to legal experts for high growth companies who value both.

Our Work

Curious? We are.

Working with us

We’re a tight-knit team of forward-thinking New Zealand lawyers, inspired by innovation and not bound by tradition. Our passion lies in partnering with high-growth companies, especially those navigating the dynamic landscape of the technology sector.

Our Firm

Our values

Real

Authentic Connection

Open, approachable, and understanding, we're more than lawyers; we're partners in your journey. We talk straight, work alongside you, and take our work seriously while keeping things light. Passionate about our craft, we find joy in what we do.

Thoughtful

Beyond Legal Expertise

Thoughtfulness stands at the core of our identity. We care deeply for our team, our roles, and the impact we make. Commercially and socially aware, and always seeking improvement, we're a blank canvas ready for bold solutions, embracing curiosity and different ways of doing things.

Empowering

A Hub for Excellence

At Avid.legal, good people do their best work and enjoy each other's company. We believe in the power of collaboration and teamwork. Leveraging our experience and networks, we're here to maximise your ability to succeed. When the going gets tough, we stand beside you, and when success comes knocking, we celebrate with you.

Tenacious

Solutions at the Forefront

We're tenacious problem solvers. Focused on solutions, not problems, we listen, strategize, and execute with courage and commitment. Proactive by nature, we get things done – no empty promises, just results. At Avid.legal, tenacity is not simply a value, it's our driving force.

Meet the team

Charly
Thorpe
Principal
Charly Thorpe
Corporate, Governance & ESOP
Commercial, Technology & Data
Capital Raising
Mergers & Acquisitions
Wade
Pearson
Associate
Wade Pearson
Commercial, Technology & Data
Corporate, Governance & ESOP
Capital Raising
Tony
Davis
Director
Tony Davis
Corporate, Governance & ESOP
Mergers & Acquisitions
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Capital Raising
Murray
Whyte
Director
Murray Whyte
Mergers & Acquisitions
Corporate, Governance & ESOP
Capital Raising
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Bruno
Bordignon
Director
Bruno Bordignon
Mergers & Acquisitions
Corporate, Governance & ESOP
Capital Raising
Looking for more?

Get in touch

Looking for a law firm that understands innovators? That’s us. Let’s talk.

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Wellington 6011
PO Box 11677
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Partnering for Your Complete Success

At Avid.legal, we pride ourselves on our deep expertise in corporate, finance, commercial, technology, and data law. However, we understand the complexities of business often requires a broader array of specialties. That's where our philosophy of collaboration shines.

Embracing a Collaborative Approach

We know our strengths, and we celebrate them. Equally, we recognise the value that specialised partners bring to the table in areas like employment, property, tax, competition, IP registration and litigation. It's about complementing our expertise with theirs, ensuring you receive well-rounded, comprehensive advice.

A Partnership That Extends Beyond Avid.legal

Our commitment to your success involves taking the "right horse for the right course" approach, unrestricted by the four walls of a traditional full-service law firm. We have longstanding relationships with several specialist law firms that we partner with across a range of clients and matters.  We advocate for these partners because we believe they can offer the best service to meet your specific needs. We find this to be of enormous benefit to our clients.

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