Job Description
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
Join a leading and highly respected Wellington firm as an Employment Lawyer, working directly with an outstanding Partner renowned for their expertise and commitment to excellence. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise to a well-established team, tackling complex and impactful cases across a diverse range of sectors, including construction, within a dynamic, high-performance environment. We are seeking a driven and experienced lawyer to step into a pivotal position within our busy and successful practice.
Mōu | About you
You are a highly capable Employment Lawyer with 4+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE). Ideally, you have a background in government. You thrive in a challenging environment and are known for your meticulous attention to detail, proactive approach, and ability to handle complex matters independently. You are passionate about employment law and eager to contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team. You are looking for a role where you can make a real difference and take your career to the next level within a well-known and reputable firm, working alongside a partner who expects and cultivates excellence. You will be dealing with a wide variety of clients across many sectors.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- 4+ years PQE in Employment Law.
- Strong understanding of New Zealand employment legislation and case law.
- Proven ability to manage a complex caseload and work autonomously.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.
- Experience working within Government (desirable).
- Ability to work in a high energy, high-performance environment.
- Experience working with clients across a variety of sectors.
- Work directly alongside a highly respected and outstanding Partner within a leading Wellington firm.
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Opportunity to handle complex and challenging work across a diverse range of sectors.
- Significant career growth and development potential within a firm with a strong reputation.
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Develop your skills under the guidance of a partner who demands and rewards high performance.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a thriving and highly recognisable practice and make a significant impact. You will be working alongside a respected partner and a talented team, with opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career within a firm that is well regarded in the Wellington market. If you are a passionate and driven Employment Lawyer seeking a challenging and rewarding role within a high performance team, we want to hear from you.
Me pēwhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please contact Mark Smith at Frog Recruitment on 04 978 6620 for a confidential discussion or apply online
Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, Infront Sports and Frog Recruitment are your award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. We are the 2024 Outstanding Large Agency, 2024 Excellence in Candidate Care and 2023 Excellence in Client Service RCSA Award winners. We mitigate our carbon emissions by measuring them and planting the equivalent in trees.
At people2people, Edge Recruitment, Infront Sports and Frog Recruitment, everyone is welcome and as an inclusive workforce, we encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.
Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.