Senior Litigation Solicitor
Core
Senior litigation solicitor managing complex civil, statutory, and insurance-based disputes, representing insurers and insureds in New Zealand courts and tribunals.
Role type
Senior IC litigation solicitor
Builds
Legal outcomes for clients in professional indemnity, disciplinary, and government investigation matters
Domain
Legal services / Litigation / Insurance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
complex civil litigation, professional indemnity, statutory disputes, courtroom advocacy, trial management, mediation, government investigations, emotional intelligence
Preferred skills
insurance litigation background
Technologies
modern legal systems
Responsibilities
Run complex civil trials, interlocutory hearings, and mediations autonomously; Manage high-value insurance litigation files; Represent professionals in disciplinary proceedings and government investigations; Travel for court appearances and client meetings; Advise clients with high emotional intelligence
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC