Senior Associate – Litigation – 7+ PQE
3 days ago
Dentons is part of the world's largest global law firm and a leading firm in the New Zealand market with unparalleled access, not only to international lawyers, but also to sector experts, training, talent support and business development opportunities across the globe. This means the opportunities are endless for our people. Combining international scale with deep local expertise, we are an international business but locally run and operated, giving you the best of both worlds.
About you
You may currently be a Senior Associate or a talented Associate-level litigation lawyer ready to step up to work in our dispute resolution team. Your day-to-day work will involve contract, property, negligence, corporate, and trust disputes, as well as advising on competition law and insolvency matters. Employment and construction disputes are managed by specialised teams at Dentons. You'll enjoy taking ownership of matters, managing client relationships, contributing to business development initiatives, working closely with partners and clients, and mentoring junior team members.
Your experience will include:
- Litigation: Proven experience managing complex and high-value disputes, including seeking urgent relief, appearing in courts and tribunals, and managing large discoveries.
- Mediation: A practical understanding of alternative dispute resolution, with experience representing clients in mediations and settlement negotiations.
- Providing sound advice: The ability to deliver clear, commercially focused advice to clients, anticipating risks and developing strategic solutions.
- Dispute resolution: A strong interest in resolving disputes efficiently and effectively, whether through litigation, arbitration, or negotiated outcomes.
What Dentons Offer
Dentons is an inclusive people-focused firm, committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and an outstanding firm culture.
Our national litigation team will soon comprise nine dedicated litigation partners. The team comprises skilled advocates who use their experience and knowledge to resolve a diverse range of disputes.
We offer competitive remuneration along with benefits that will make a positive difference to your life:
- we invest in our people, so learning and development are key
- lifestyle leave - we recognise that people have busy lives so there is the opportunity to buy extra leave each year
- dedicated wellness programme
- paid parental leave of 26 weeks/5 weeks for non-primary caregiver
- access to free in-house legal advice
- we dress for our day and our role
- regular social events, including Friday Fives, sporting and charity events, annual balls, family Christmas parties, and an end of year function
- an extra paid holiday for Dentons Kensington Swan Day
Diversity and inclusion
Dentons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an environment where everyone respects and supports each other.
We believe inclusion drives diversity and want to foster an environment where our people thrive through diversity of thought and shared experience.
We encourage applications irrespective of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability.
Application:
To apply, please submit your cover letter, CV and academic transcript.
For a confidential discussion about the role contact Shannon Davis at
For more information about our dispute resolution team see Dentons in New Zealand - Litigation and Dispute Resolution.
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