Commercial Litigation Lawyer | 2+ years PQE

Job description

The Opportunity

Exciting opportunity for an experienced litigator to join a forward-thinking specialist Litigation team within a full service practice and be involved in an interesting mix of dispute resolution matters. There is a genuine work/life balance in this role where you can do quality work, but also retain having a life outside of work. The firm invests in modern technology and systems to help their lawyers operate efficiently.

Our client is looking to hire a talented senior litigation lawyer with 2+ years' solid litigation experience dealing with either commercial and contractual disputes, regulatory investigations, ADR / mediations, insolvency and property disputes, defamation, fair trading and public law disputes.

You will be someone who enjoys variety in a role and being immersed from start to finish on complex litigation files before the High Court, at arbitration and mediation stage. The partners you work for will allow you to take on a good degree of file management responsibility for smaller files and provide  support on more complex, larger-scale, litigated matters. 

About you:
  • 2-7 years' PQE in litigation (with some civil and commercial litigation experience)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to cut through issues and problem solve; 
  • Experience gained in a reputable firm or in-house legal team where you've been able to develop hands on litigation experience; and 
  • A good academic record (B average or higher). 
Perhaps you're thinking about a move back from overseas or you're keen to make a move into a leading litigation team where you can truly hone your skills with the best. Either way, get in touch to find out more. 

For further information, contact Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or at anand@colegal.co.nz or apply by sending your CV and academic record by clicking APPLY now.