Intermediate or Senior Litigation Lawyer
We are looking for an intermediate or senior lawyer to join a highly-regarded litigation team. You will have the opportunity to work on high-profile cases across a board range of litigation matters.
About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
The firm undertakes a wide range of civil and commercial litigation work. You will have exposure to a variety of complex disputes. You will get plenty of development and growth opportunities and will be part of a collaborative team undertaking research, preparing advice, drafting court documents, and briefing witnesses. You will appear in court, arbitrations, and mediations as appropriate, have direct contact with clients and work with leading senior barristers.
In this firm, you will get numerous learning and development opportunities both in a formal and informal context and you will be encouraged to share the specific areas that you would like to develop so that the team can support you.
What you will bring | Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu
- 2-8 years of post-admission experience in the litigation space
- Strong communication and relationship management skills
- Motivated to learn and develop within the firm
- Ability to effectively manage priorities
- Proactive and organised
- Qualified in New Zealand or a Commonwealth jurisdiction
Apply Now | Tono ināianei
Apply Now. Or, for a confidential discussion, please contact Apryl Burgess on 027 816 9899 | apryl.burgess@robertwalters.co.nz or Johnny Gowland on 04 471 9784 | johnny.gowland@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 Apryl Burgess on +6444719721.
About the job

Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Legal
Focus: Litigation
Industry: Legal
Salary: Competitive salary
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Wellington Central
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: YD3BOI-8AD8C55E
Date posted: 11 August 2025
Consultant: Apryl Burgess
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