With a clientele across NZ, the firm is well-networked and works with both smaller and large corporate businesses, as well as employee clients. They are highly regarded for their level of expertise, in providing top quality employment law solutions to clients with a solutions focused and pragmatic approach. 

As they continue to expand their team, they are now looking for an intermediate 2+ year level lawyer with some employment law experience to join their team. 

The Role: 

Acting for a mix of employer and employee clients, the work will involve restructuring advice, disciplinary investigations, dealing with PG claims, bullying and discrimination-related matters, policy-related work, and preparing for mediations and ERA Hearings as well as Health and Safety related work. 

You will have a good level of involvement in matters from the beginning with the right access to support and guidance from highly regarded Partners. There is a structured plan in place for your career progression and your efforts will be recognised. 

About you: 

• 2-4 years PQE in employment law - if employment law forms a part of your general litigation background, but you'd like to specialise in employment law, then we'd also like to consider you. If you have worked in-house in ER / employment law role and wanting to take your skills into a law firm, that'll be of interest;
• High standard of written and verbal communication skills;
• A strong interest in employment law and developing your career in this area; and
• Be NZ Qualified.

Perhaps you've been considering a relocation to Christchurch for lifestyle reasons and waiting for the right opportunity to arise. Likewise, you may be working in a role where you've worked on a mix of employment law and other legal matters and now be looking to specialise within the employment law area. Either way, get in touch with us today. 

To discuss further, contact Bob Kou 027 274 5926, or email your CV and academic transcript to bob@colegal.co.nz or by clicking 'APPLY' now.