Junior/Intermediate Litigation Solicitor

5 days ago

Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand Simpson Grierson Full time

We have a great opportunity for a litigation solicitor to join our team in Wellington.

The team in Wellington works across public and commercial disputes – specialising in complex, high-stakes and often unusual matters.  It is led by two energetic and supportive Partners who have broad experience in New Zealand and internationally.  That gives the team a wide and interesting breadth of work where, it acts across a range of different types of issues – contractual disputes, constitutional issues and law reform, tort claims, judicial review, climate change and environmental litigation, High Court and appellant advocacy, mediation, arbitration, risk management and strategic advice. 

The Wellington team forms part of our Litigation National Practice Group, and works closely with other parts of the firm.  In this role, you'll be working for a firm that takes a modern, commercial and collaborative approach to dispute resolution and sticky situations.

We are looking for a New Zealand-qualified solicitor with 2–6 years' PQE, strong academic results, and experience gained in a large commercial firm, public sector legal team, or specialist litigation practice.  You'll be someone who enjoys complex legal issues, is commercially minded, and thrives in a collaborative environment.  You'll be part of a group that values teamwork, strategic thinking, and energy – and which provides considerable support alongside opportunities to develop.  We're a team (and a firm) that lives its values – putting people first, being at our best, and being energetic for change. 

We offer outstanding professional development opportunities, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, flexible work options, competitive salaries and market-leading benefits.  We won large firm Employer of Choice at the 2023 Law Awards and HRD New Zealand 5 Star Employer of Choice We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and our reputation for putting people first in everything we do.

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