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Senior Solicitor - Employment

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Our client, a specialist employment law firm, is seeking a high-performing senior employment lawyer. This role offers the opportunity to advise senior managers within corporate clients, junior with partners in substantial litigation, manage due diligences and other data heavy matters, and supervise more junior staff. The successful candidate will be part of a close-knit team that values fun, openness, and commercial focus.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Solicitor/Associate in Employment Law, your role will be multifaceted. You'll provide expert legal advice predominantly to employers in the private sector on a range of employment advisory matters. Your responsibilities will extend beyond advisory services to include employment litigation and dispute resolution, governance, legislative planning, compliance and privacy. You'll also have the opportunity to work directly with partners in substantial litigation cases and manage due diligences.

To be successful in this role you will bring:

  • + 5 PQE (NZ qualified)
  • Proven track record in employment law, either in NZ or offshore;
  • Current NZLS Practicing Certificate;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Ability to handle complex work and ask questions when necessary;
  • Positive attitude and commitment to achieving the best outcomes for clients.

What sets this company apart:

Our client provides high-quality, expert legal advice across a wide range of sectors. This means a fast-paced, varied workload with opportunities for involvement in mediations, litigation and varied advisory work. The firm is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive working environment where everyone enjoys each other's company. They offer competitive remuneration, additional annual leave, great benefits and continuing training opportunities.

Next Steps

If you wish to apply or have further questions about the role, please reach out to Suanne Briggs at suanne.briggs@robertwalters.co.nz or 09 374 7350.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Suanne Briggs on +6493747350.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Employment

Industry: Legal

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Auckland CBD

Job Reference: 7QC631-1F5CB557

Date posted: 13 June 2025

Consultant: Suanne Briggs