Senior Associate | Insurance & Civil Litigation

Job description

The Opportunity

Our client is looking to hire a talented senior litigation lawyer with 6+ years' solid litigation experience dealing with civil litigation matters, with some experience in insurance litigation being key. There is a work/life balance in this role where you can do quality work, but also retain having a life outside of work. 

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 or at ADR / mediation stage. The partners you work for will allow you to take on a good degree of file management responsibility, working with autonomy but also provide adequate support too.

About you:
  • 6+ years' PQE in litigation, with some insurance litigation experience;
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to cut through issues and problem solve; and
  • Experience gained in a reputable firm - preferably medium or large or a high end boutique, or coming from an insurance organisation. 
Perhaps you're feeling that you're wanting to work in a flatter team structure having gained experience in a large firm or you're wanting to be a part of a firm that has a culture which helps their lawyers grow and where this scope for growth. Likewise, you could be a senior litigator thinking about a return back to NZ from overseas in 2026 and wanting to start conversations in NZ. 

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