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Commercial Dispute Resolution Practice Leader

New ZealandRemoteFull-time2026-10-05 → 2026-11-03
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead a dispute resolution practice supporting commercial clients (SMEs) with contractual, corporate, employment, and leasing disputes, plus debt recovery.

Role type

Senior IC commercial dispute resolution lawyer (Practice Leader)

Builds

Litigious and pre-litigation matters from inception to trial or resolution

Domain

Commercial law / Dispute resolution

Required skills

Commercial litigation management, strategic client advising, team leadership, matter management, negotiation, advocacy, drafting

Preferred skills

Employment dispute experience, business growth strategy, public speaking (articles/webinars)

Technologies

Legal practice management systems

Responsibilities

Manage and direct varied caseload of litigious and pre-litigation matters; Build trusted-advisor relationships with clients; Run large, complex commercial litigation; Grow the practice area; Guide junior lawyers; Share expertise through articles and training

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people management