The Firm & Opportunity:

A reputable Wellington based practice are in growth mode and are now looking for a senior level lawyer with 4+ years experience in a law firm interested in gaining substantive involvement in litigation files and growing their advocacy skills. 

Working with a team of ex top tier and highly experienced partners, you will work with a decent amount of autonomy as well as with the support of partners and other seniors in the team, across a wide variety of civil and commercial litigation matters including: 

• Liquidation & insolvency matters;
• Breach of contracts and alleged breach of director duties claims;
• Supplier and Franchising disputes;
• Property disputes;
• Construction related disputes; 
• Trust and Estate litigation; and
• Health and Safety and regulatory related matters, amongst other work. 

As an employer of choice, our client values both the progression and wellbeing of staff offering a flat structured learning environment and great workplace perks such as onsite parking. 

About you: 

• 4+ years PQE in litigation in either civil, commercial and/or construction litigation in either a specialist litigation firm or well-regarded law firm;
• Have an interest in advancing your career in a senior litigation role;
• Good academics (B average or higher in your LLB); and
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Perhaps you're currently in a larger firm environment and you are looking to take greater independence on running your own files from start to end in a flatter team structure, or maybe you'd like to move to a practice where there's room to grow and take on complex litigation matters you're involved in with a bigger firm - either way, get in touch with us to find out more about the position.

For a confidential discussion about the position, call Pippa McCaw on 027 274 5926 or apply by sending your CV and academics to pippa@colegal.co.nz or by clicking ‘APPLY’ now.