Senior Solicitor - Litigation

We are working with an excellent CBD firm that is seeking a litigation solicitor to join their Litigation & Dispute Resolution team. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow in your legal career but still maintain a work-life balance- this is the role for you. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on cases through all levels of court, various tribunals and arbitrations and in collaboration with Kings Counsels and senior barristers.

Key Responsibilities :

In this role you will handle a diverse and engaging array of matters and be responsible for litigation across various sectors such as:

• Insolvency
• Trust & Estate disputes
• Property disputes
• Construction claims
• Commercial disputes

The team has an established referred and generational client base, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be exposed to high calibre work and receive excellent mentoring, support and growth in their career.

To be successful in this role you should have:

• 2-5 PQE in civil and/or commercial litigation
• High attention to detail and commercial acumen
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including legal research and writing.
• Pragmatic and mature approach to finding solutions in the best interests of the client.
• Personable and professional.
• Team player who is self-motivated and collaborative.

What sets this company apart:

The firm delivers the expertise of a top-tier nature while maintaining the personalised service and adaptability of a smaller practice. They are committed to delivering excellent outcomes for their clients while nurturing a positive team environment. They offer genuine work-life balance with flexible working opportunities, including the ability to work from home. They value their employees' wellbeing and promote genuine work-life balance through social interactions weekly and throughout the year, initiatives such as EAPs and a friendly and welcoming environment.

What's next:

If you are an commercial solicitor looking to join a highly capable team, develop your career and work on a diverse range of matters, whilst being supported to have a healthy work-life balance, don't hesitate to reach out to Suanne Briggs on 09 374 7350 or suanne.briggs@robertwalters.co.nz.

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.