Solicitor

Location: Auckland
Discipline: Private Practice Lawyers
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Louise Hall-Strutt

Contact email: louise@altituderecruitment.co.nz
Job ref: 1245700
Published: 8 days ago
Employment Solicitors | 1–5 PQE | Growing Team

An established mid-tier law firm is looking to appoint two Employment Solicitors as it continues to grow its employment practice.

With opportunities available at both junior and intermediate level, these roles would suit lawyers with approximately 1–5 years’ PQE who are looking to build strong specialist employment law experience within a supportive and well-regarded team.

The Role:

You will work across a broad range of employment matters, gaining exposure to both advisory and contentious work. Depending on your level of experience, your work will include:
  • Legal research and opinion writing
  • Advising on employment investigations
  • Restructuring and redundancy processes
  • Misconduct and performance matters
  • Reviewing and drafting employment agreements and workplace policies
  • Assisting with mediations and dispute resolution
  • Exposure to Employment Relations Authority and Court proceedings
  • Preparing matters for hearings and assisting with case strategy
You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced employment lawyers while progressively developing greater responsibility and direct client contact as your experience grows.

The requirements:
  • Approximately 1–5 years’ PQE, with experience in employment law
  • New Zealand private practice experience
  • Strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • A commercial and practical approach to providing advice
  • Strong attention to detail
  • The confidence to build relationships with clients and colleagues
  • A collaborative approach and genuine desire to continue developing your expertise
Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a particularly good time to join the team, with continued growth creating two opportunities across different levels of seniority.

You will gain exposure to a varied employment practice rather than being confined to one area, with the opportunity to develop across advisory matters, investigations, disputes, mediation and litigation.

For a junior lawyer, it offers the chance to develop a strong foundation in employment law with excellent support. For an intermediate lawyer, there is scope to take on greater responsibility, develop client relationships and continue progressing within a growing practice.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Louise Hall-Strutt at Altitude Recruitment.