Associate or Senior Associate - 5+ PQE
High-quality, varied litigation work with genuine work-life balance.
Join a well-established, mid-sized Auckland CBD law firm offering a modern, high-performing environment and a culture that values life outside the office. This is an ideal opportunity to skip the large law firm setup while staying exposed to complex, interesting litigation matters, leading dispute resolution cases, mentoring juniors, and developing into a leadership role in the firm.
What you’ll be doing
Work across a varied mix of civil, commercial and construction disputes, helping clients navigate contentious matters from early advice and negotiations through to formal proceedings.
The practice spans matters such as (but not only):
Construction and building disputes,
Property disputes
Commercial debt recovery and insolvency
Partnership and shareholder disputes
Insurance disputes,
Corporate and incorporated society disputes
Trusts and estates matters
You’ll help assess the merits of claims, develop case strategy, prepare pleadings and evidence, and progress matters towards negotiated settlements or hearings. Depending on your experience and the matter, your work could include mediation, arbitration, court appearances, and close collaboration with senior lawyers or partners.
About you
This role suits an NZ-qualified lawyer with 5+ years' PQE and a background in civil, commercial, and/or construction litigation, plus excellent drafting and analytical skills and confidence managing matters and client relationships. A practical, commercially minded approach to resolving disputes is essential.
If you have slightly less PQE than stated but have an established, strong litigation background, you are still encouraged to apply, as the PQE set for this role isn't set in stone. The person's capability and fit for the team matter more.
Apply or contact for a confidential chat
Send your details through Seek or contact Harri, Managing Director at Mitchell Maddox, for a confidential discussion about the role and how it aligns with your background and aspirations.
All enquiries are strictly confidential.
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