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Associate - Commercial Litigation

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Working in a growing commercial litigation team this is a great opportunity for lawyer with litigation experience to join a highly regarded national law firm. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside a market-leading Partner in a dynamic and supportive environment.

What you'll do:


As an Associate in Dispute Resolution & Litigation, your role will be multifaceted. You will conduct comprehensive legal analysis to support case strategies and meet client objectives. Your excellent drafting skills will be utilised in creating various legal documents. You will also have the opportunity to work on District and High Court litigation matters, adjudications, arbitrations, mediations, and complex trials. Furthermore, you will provide valuable support and mentoring to junior lawyers within the team.

  • Conduct legal analysis to support case strategy and client objectives
  • Draft legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, and settlement agreements
  • Work on and appear in District and High Court litigation matters, adjudications, arbitrations, mediations, and complex trials
  • Provide support and mentoring to junior lawyers within the litigation team

What you bring:


The ideal candidate for this Associate position brings at least 5 years of commercial litigation experience. Your strong legal analysis skills will be crucial in supporting case strategies and achieving client objectives. Your excellent drafting skills will be put to use in creating various legal documents. Experience in District and High Court litigation matters is essential. Additionally, your ability to mentor junior lawyers will contribute significantly to the growth of the team.

  • At least 5 years of commercial litigation experience
  • Strong legal analysis skills
  • Excellent drafting skills for various legal documents
  • Experience in District and High Court litigation matters
  • Ability to mentor junior lawyer

What sets this company apart:


Our client offers a highly competitive benefits package that recognises the hard work of their employees. They are known for their award-winning work-life balance culture that promotes both personal and professional development. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow your career within a supportive environment that values your contributions.

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 Rosamund More on 09 374 7327.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Litigation

Industry: Legal

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Auckland

Job Reference: 2027830/001

Date posted: 20 December 2024

Consultant: Rosamund More

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