Employment Solicitor

Join a specialist employment firm that truly puts people at the centre. Their team works collaboratively to deliver exceptional employment law advice, and they are looking for someone who wants to grow their career while making a real impact.

They are friendly, innovative, legally sharp, and committed to wellbeing. Success for them is not measured by billable hours or individual budgets, but by the strength of their client relationships and the positive difference they make for the people they work with.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

The team advises both employers and employees on a broad range of matters, including performance and disciplinary issues, leave and pay, change processes, personal grievances, dispute resolution, independent workplace investigations, and cultural reviews. You will have the opportunity to provide legal representation for clients at mediation, the Employment Relations Authority, or Employment Court. No two days are the same, and you’ll be exposed to a wide variety of meaningful work.

This is a firm that will set strong foundations for your employment law career. They provide excellent mentoring and support, and there is genuine opportunity to grow as an employment lawyer in a team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and doing things the right way.

What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu

• 1-5 years' of post-admission experience
• Have either private practice experience (in employment or any area of law with a genuine desire to move into employment) OR employment law experience acquired in-house
• Be an all-round good human being with a sense of humour, wishing to make an impact in the law, the community and further a field
• Be a motivated individual who is solutions focused and thrives collaborating with people both within the firm and externally
• Be a qualified lawyer with a NZ practising certificate or eligibility to obtain one reasonably quickly

Apply Now | Tono ināianei

If you believe that you have something unique to contribute to this firm, Apply Now. Or, for a confidential discussion, please email apryl.burgess@robertwalters.co.nz to arrange a call.

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 Apryl Burgess on +6444719721.