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Our client, a highly reputable national law firm, is on the hunt for an experienced Employment Lawyer with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience. This role offers the chance to join a high-performing team with strong workflows, ensuring plenty of work for the successful candidate. The team boasts a broad range of experience from junior lawyers to senior practitioners, offering excellent support and career progression opportunities. If you're seeking a supportive and well-structured environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.
What you'll do:
• Manage disciplinary and performance matters
• Address discrimination and human rights claims
• Oversee restructuring and redundancy processes
• Deal with personal grievances
• Undertake employment litigation
• Engage in collective bargaining
• Conduct workplace investigations
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Employment Lawyer position brings a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in the field. However, our client is also open to candidates with litigation or other transferrable legal backgrounds who are looking to pivot into employment law. However, some experience and exposure in handling employment and health and safety matters is essential.
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a large national law firm based in Auckland CBD. They are renowned for their supportive environment which fosters growth among its employees. Their reputation precedes them as they continue to uphold their commitment towards providing quality legal services. This commitment extends not only to their clients but also to their employees, offering a nurturing environment where you can grow both personally and professionally.
What's next:
Apply now! For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Emma on +649 374 7363 or emma.toogood@robertwalters.co.nz.
Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Emma Toogood on 09 374 7300.
About the job
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Legal
Focus: Employment
Industry: Legal
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Auckland CBD
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 2035280/001
Date posted: 21 February 2025
Consultant: Emma Toogood
auckland legal/employment 2025-02-21 2025-04-22 legal Auckland CBD Auckland NZ Robert Walters https://www.robertwalters.co.nz https://www.robertwalters.co.nz/content/dam/robert-walters/global/images/logos/web-logos/square-logo.png trueCome join our global team of creative thinkers, problem solvers and game changers. We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture and expert training.