Solicitor/Associate/Senior Associate

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Kensington Swan Full time

Kensington Swan – Christchurch, South Island
Dentons is part of the world's largest global law firm, and a leading law firm in New Zealand. We are a firm that embraces change. We have the largest reach of any firm in New Zealand, and have unparalleled access to legal expertise in over 80 countries. This expands from not only to lawyers and clients, but also to global technology support, diversity initiatives and talent management. This means the opportunities are endless for our people
Who will you be working with?
With the recent combination of Claro, a leading health law firm in New Zealand, and Dentons, our firm is now positioned as a leading full-service health law firm.
Our Litigation – Health team work across our Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch office and are legally trained health sector experts providing advice to guide and protect clients across the health sector.
From advising on medical practice acquisitions to ensuring compliance and navigating the intricacies of clinical trials, our team is committed to upholding the relevant ethical standards and codes in the health profession.
About you
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Litigation – Health professional with a minimum 3 years' experience to join our team, in either Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch.
This role is client facing, and you will have responsibility for drafting documentation, including submissions, appearing in court and at hearings and mentoring junior team members.
You may have exposure to health litigation in private practice or work for a public sector organisation.
Your experience will include:
litigation before courts and tribunals
mediation
conducting investigations
providing sound strategic advice.
What do we offer?
We will give you plenty of hands-on guidance day-to-day throughout your career with us. We will help you develop your technical skills as well as help you acquire business acumen to become a highly regarded lawyer who provides excellent client care and service.
In return, we will offer you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and inclusive team that works in partnership with our clients, where you will get plenty of client contact, hands-on guidance and valuable experience. We are a future focussed firm and that ethos extends to our people too.
At Dentons we can offer you top quality work matched with an outstanding firm culture. We offer competitive remuneration along with a suite of benefits that will make a positive difference to your work/life balance:
Dentons Day – an additional day of paid leave
Learning and Development funding – we are invested in your development
Lifestyle leave – the ability to purchase paid leave over the year
Paid parental leave of 26 weeks/5 weeks for non-primary caregiver
Regular social events, including Friday Fives, sporting and charity events, annual balls, family Christmas parties, and an end of year function
An annual Wellness Allowance, & ongoing wellness initiatives
Dentons is Rainbow Tick certified. We believe inclusion drives diversity and fostering an environment where our people thrive through diversity of thought and shared experience makes us the successful global firm we are. We encourage applications irrespective of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. Dentons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an environment where everyone respects and supports each other.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter. For a confidential discussion about the role, or a copy of the position description, please contact Claire Wilkinson on ******

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