About the opportunity

We're on the lookout for a switched on employment lawyer to be a part of our client's thriving specialist employment law practice. With offices in Auckland CBD, they have a reputation for providing top-quality legal advice and provide an ideal platform to progress your career.

There will be plenty of variety of work in this role and the chance to have hands on client contact. You will have exposure to range of employment law work with a focus on contentious matters involving PG claims, redundancies and restructures, disciplinary investigations and performance management and resolving outcomes at mediation, ERA and Employment Court stages.
  
This role can be fully in the office or has a good amount of flexibility to work in a hybrid manner, depending on your situation and preferences. You'll be set up with the full capability for hybrid working. 

About You 

• 3+ years' PQE with experience gained in a reputable law firm and/or in-house employment law role. Private practice experience is preferred;
• You may have a mix of general litigation and/or employment law experience where you're now wanting to focus on employment law utilising your transferable skills;
• A decent university academic record;
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; and
• The ability to hold an NZ practising certificate. 

This role would be suited to an employment lawyer that enjoys being involved in the pointy end of issues and enjoys the court / advocacy side of employment litigation work. The team has good working hours and are all very supportive of each other. 
  
For a confidential discussion, contact Anand on 027 2746 186 or email your CV and academic record by clicking 'APPLY' now or sending to anand@colegal.co.nz.