Litigation & Employment Solicitor

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Leo Legal Recruitment Full time
Litigation & Employment Solicitor

Christchurch

  • Are you looking for a newly created position that offers work autonomy, work/life balance and an opportunity to quickly advance?
  • Excellent salary and carpark.
Great firm culture, with lots of laughs guaranteed.

2 to 4+ years PQE.

Role overview

  • Our client is seeking an experienced Litigator and/or Employment Lawyer to advise their clients and take ownership of client files.


This role is ideally suited to a career minded ambitious individual, who is looking to work across both litigation and employment law.

You may already be a litigation solicitor, an employment law specialist, or perhaps a general practice solicitor with some litigation experience.

As a valued team member, you will never be bored as this role will provide plenty of variety. You will be helping with both civil and commercial litigation, employment and health and safety matters.

As such it would be preferrable that you had some previous experience in mediation, as well as hearings in Court.


  • Benefits include
  • You'll enjoy being part of this friendly, sociable and growing team;
  • You will take part in interesting and complex work across a diverse range of clients and industries;
  • Help will be available from leading expert in this field;
  • You'll receive excellent training and mentoring;
  • Being part of an expanding specialty within this growing practice; and
  • Enjoy excellent remuneration, with car parking provided.
  • Selection criteria
  • You will have:
  • 2 to 4 years PQE in litigation or employment / health and safety;
  • Previous mediation experience;
  • Preferably had previous appearances at the Employment Relations Authority or in Court;
  • The ability and empathy to interact confidently with a wide range of people; and
  • Possession of strong communication and mediation skills.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful, and cheerful, group of professionals.

You can take an active part in the development of this business, while enjoying working in an enthusiastic and positive environment.

To learn more about this rare and rewarding opportunity, please contact Leonie for a confidential discussion.

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Job Type:
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