Litigation Solicitor
Core
Litigation Solicitor handling complex commercial disputes, insolvency, and employment law matters in New Zealand courts.
Role type
Mid-level litigation solicitor (Associate)
Builds
Legal arguments, court filings, and advisory reports for corporate clients
Domain
Legal services (Litigation, Insolvency, Commercial Law)
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Complex commercial litigation, Insolvency & restructuring, Franchise & contractual disputes, Employment law advisory, High Court & Court of Appeal experience, Independent file management, Advanced legal drafting
Preferred skills
Post-qualification experience (PQE) in mid-to-top tier firms, Experience working alongside litigation Barristers, Additional PQE in employment law
Technologies
Cloud-based legal tech stack, AI legal tools
Responsibilities
Act on high-profile multi-faceted disputes, Manage insolvency instructions from SME restructures to liquidations, Advise on contract terminations and dispute resolution, Handle select employment dispute matters for corporate employers
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level (2+ years PQE)