Litigation & Regulatory lawyer | 1-3 years PQE

Posted 03 May 2022
LocationAuckland
Job type Permanent
DisciplineLaw Firms - Professional
Reference148092

Job description

The Firm 

Well regarded, the firm is forward thinking in its approach providing a modern working culture for staff. There is the ability to work 1 day a week from home with some flexibility. The firm operates with a flat structure, so you get real involvement in the files, and they deliver work to a high standard. Invested in the development of its staff, the firm offers strong training opportunities to provide a clear pathway for progression for staff and mentorship to learn from highly regarded advocates. 

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for a Litigation Lawyer with at least 1 years solid experience in civil, commercial and/or regulatory litigation matters to join their team and advance your career. Working under the mentorship of an experienced Partner and Lawyers at various levels, you will assist on a wide range of matters relating to professional negligence claims, contractual disputes, regulatory investigations, judicial review and other interesting civil litigation work.

About you: 
  • 1+ years' PQE in litigation (civil litigation experience is needed, whether this be in a generalist litigation role in private practice or as a junior Barrister;
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to cut through issues and problem solve;
  • A good academic record with at least a B average; and
  • Interest in doing a mix of civil litigation and regulatory claims, with a focus on a public sector clientele. 
You may be working in a large firm and keen to be part of a flatter team structure where you can get a good amount of file involvement on interesting claims; likewise you may be in a general litigation role with a particular interest in working with a public sector clientele. More experienced lawyers should also apply. 

For a confidential chat, contact Pippa McCaw on 027 274 5926 or Anand Ranchhod on 027 2746 186 or by sending your CV and academic transcript to pippa@colegal.co.nz by clicking on 'APPLY' now.