Senior Litigation Lawyer

1 day ago


Wellington New Zealand Russell McVeagh Full time NZ$65,000 - NZ$180,000 per year

About Russell McVeagh

Russell McVeagh is New Zealand's premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice. Our award-winning team of lawyers are internationally recognised for their thought leadership, depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories.  We have established offices in Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau and Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and a new office in Queenstown | Tāhuna.

Our values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Māhirahira, Excellence | Whai hiranga and Tenacity | Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together. 

About the role

Our Wellington Litigation team has opportunities for mid and senior level litigators with general litigation and regulatory experience to join the team. 
 
The team is a trusted advisor to a number of cornerstone New Zealand organisations, within the private and public sectors, and as a result involved with some of the most interesting legal work on offer. 

The team's work spans a range of areas, including commercial litigation, public law, trust litigation, class actions, financial services, and climate regulation. 

You will join a friendly, enthusiastic and high achieving team based in Wellington but with a national practice, and a firm that is committed to developing your career and fostering a positive working environment.

About you

We are looking for a solicitor with:

  • 5+ years' litigation experience
  • Drive, ambition and positive attitude
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong academic record

Benefits

Some of our employee benefits include:

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Support, coaching and considered training and development programmes
  • Annual wellness subsidy

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and transcript.

We believe in enabling a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone.  Please click here for further information about Russell McVeagh's diversity and inclusion vision and commitment.

Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact – our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report captures our firm's progress on our commitment to helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand.  You can read our 2025 report, 'Contributing to Aotearoa New Zealand | Te Whai Koha ki Aotearoa' here.

For more information, or to have a confidential discussion about this position please email Sarah Carrel on  



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