Employment Lawyer

6 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Everest People Full time NZ$90,000 - NZ$120,000 per year
  • Bring a people-centric approach to employment relations.
  • Thrive in a high-trust environment with flexible working arrangements.
  • Forge exceptional client relationships to deliver long-term solutions.

Office based in Cambridge, NZ with remote working opportunities and travel to Auckland based clients as required.

At Everest, we are all about people. We work with our clients and candidates to build great relationships so we can match the right person to the right role.

Here's our latest opportunity

About Douglas Lawyers

Douglas Lawyers are not just employment law specialists – they believe in partnering with their clients to understand their business drivers and their people needs, providing tailor-made solutions that work in the real world.

From multinational firms to individual clients, across a diverse range of sectors, they have created high-trust relationships and a reputation for navigating businesses sensitively through the changing landscape of the workplace. With a passion for positive culture and employee engagement, their focus is on long-term solutions that bring success.

About the role

With this being a small but growing firm, you will be involved in a variety of activities centred around people and employment law.

  • Advising and representing clients on employment law matters, including personal grievances and disputes, legislative compliance, employee processes, and organisational restructures.
  • Conducting independent investigations into employment matters, including allegations of bullying, harassment, and complex workplace issues.
  • Representing clients at mediation and in legal proceedings.
  • Drafting high-quality legal documentation, agreements, and policy, ensuring clarity and alignment with client needs.
  • Leveraging a wider network of experts, coaches, and advisors to create sustainable employment strategies.

You will also have the opportunity to carve out your own career pathway and develop niche areas of "people & culture" practice to meet your professional ambitions, broadening the capabilities of the firm.

Skills and experience

Our ideal candidate will have;

  • A strong foundation in employment law with a current practising certificate.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling legal documentation.
  • A psychology and well-being lens, understanding the human dynamics of employment disputes.
  • High attention to detail and resilience in handling complex legal and conflict-based work.
  • A client-focused, strategic mindset, capable of transitioning seamlessly between corporate and individual clients
  • The ability to forge customer relationships as both a technical expert and a trusted advisor.
  • Self-starter, who has a can-do and progressive attitude towards continual improvement.

If you're looking to engage in meaningful legal work that shapes employment relationships and workplace cultures, don't delay – apply now

For a confidential conversation, please contact Helen Dale on

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