Commercial Litigation & Public Lawyer | 2+ years PQE

Job description

The Firm & Opportunity 

Step into a practice where you can fast track your career within a specialist  team. As a firm, there are regular social events and internal and external learning opportunities to help you grow. The work will involve a variety of disputes, including contractual disputes, RMA, constitutional matters and regulatory prosecutions, as well as other dispute resolution work. You'll work closely with a few well-regarded partners in the team. 

The Culture 

With a modern working style, our client operates collaboratively as a team with scope for flexibility. This includes working from home 1 day a week and the opportunity to take file ownership and responsibility with partner support. As a firm that breeds success, they are dedicated to providing continual training that supports your progression and ongoing development within the team. 

About you:
  • 2+ years PQE with experience gained in either commercial litigation or the regulatory area (whether gained in a firm or an in-house legal environment); 
  • An interest in learning and being able to problem solve complex issues;
  • NZ qualified; and
  • Good academics (a B average or higher in your degree LLB). 
You may be looking to take a step out of the internal government or regulatory litigation space and into a role where you can use your understanding of the sector to advise clients on technical legal matters and provide solutions. Likewise you may have a litigation background in a reputable firm with a particular interest in getting more involved in larger scale and high profile matters with a commercial litigation bent.

Give us a call today to discuss whether this is the right role for you.

For a confidential chat, contact Bob Kou on 027 274 5926 or by sending your CV and academic transcript to bob@colegal.co.nz or by clicking on 'QUICK APPLY' now.