Escape the city grind and build a fulfilling legal career in the sunny skies and beaches of the Bay of Plenty!

We are seeking exceptional legal talent to join full-service legal practices in Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatane.

This is your opportunity to:

• Expand your legal expertise across a diverse range of practice areas.
• Build a rewarding career with competitive compensation, great benefits and a fantastic work/life balance.
• Accelerate your career progression through ongoing training and support from experienced practitioners in a close-knit and supportive environment.

If you are qualified to practise in New Zealand, with strong communication skills and enjoy working in team environments, let’s talk!

Here are some of the roles that we are currently recruiting for:

Tauranga

• Solicitor (Employment) – 1-3 years’ PQE
• Solicitor (Relationship Property) – 2-3+ years’ PQE
• Solicitor (Litigation) – 3-5 years’ PQE
• Senior Solicitor (Commercial Property) – 3+ years’ PQE
• Senior Solicitor (Corporate/Commercial) – 3+ years’ PQE
• Senior Solicitor (Litigation) – 3+ years’ PQE
• Senior Solicitor (Employment / Litigation) – 5-6 years’ PQE
• Senior Solicitor (Property) – 5+ years’ PQE
• Senior Associate (with Partnership Pathway) – 8-10+ years’ PQE

Support Roles:

• Legal Executive (Commercial Property) – 3+ years’ PQE
• Estates Administrator (with legal experience)

Whakatane

• Solicitor (Litigation/Employment/Family) – 3+ years’ PQE

Rotorua

• Solicitor (Litigation) – 2+ years’ PQE

While these practice areas and levels of experience are of particular interest, we still encourage you to contact us even if your experience or expertise lies elsewhere. We are happy to discuss your career and may have other roles that would better suit your skillset!

At Niche Recruitment, we are proud to have 30 years of expertise in legal recruitment. We have the knowledge, connections and experience to connect you with exciting opportunities all throughout Aotearoa.

Get into contact today!

You can also contact Meilin Wu (LLB/BCom) on 021483490 or meilin.wu@nicherecruitment.co.nz for more information and a confidential discussion about the role and what you’re looking for.  

We are looking for Mandarin-speaking lawyers with a variety of experience and expertise!

This is your chance to:

• Receive valuable mentorship from experienced practitioners who will help you reach your full potential.
• Have more autonomy and gain exposure to interesting and hands-on legal work.
• Bridge the language gap and deliver exceptional legal services for the Chinese community.

At Niche Recruitment, we are proud to have 30 years of expertise in legal recruitment. We have the knowledge, connections and experience to connect you with exciting opportunities all throughout Aotearoa.

Do you match any/all of the following?

• NZ qualified lawyer (with current Practicing Certificate)
• Current experience in private practice (law firm) OR in-house counsel (public, corporate, education, regulatory body)
• Seeking a legal opportunity in one of the major NZ cities or regions
• 1-12+ years’ PQE – we have a variety of roles to match whatever stage of your career you are in.

Here are some of the roles that we are recruiting for:

• Solicitor (Civil and Criminal Litigation) (5-7 years’ PQE) - AKL
• Senior Property Lawyer (8+ years’ PQE) - AKL

While these practice areas and experience levels are of particular interest, we still encourage you to contact us even if your expertise lies elsewhere. We are happy to discuss your career and may have other roles that would better suit your skillset.

Get in contact today! 

You can contact Meilin Wu (LLB/BCom) on 021483490 or meilin.wu@nicherecruitment.co.nz for a confidential conversation about your career and our current opportunities.

The Opportunity 

Our client is a leading, national law firm.  The Auckland office is now looking for an experienced lawyer to join their Corporate & Commercial team in support of Partners widely regarded as two of New Zealand's leading commercial and TMT legal specialists.

This role will provide you the opportunity to advise both private and public sector clients on commercial, regulatory and technology matters spanning corporate, data and privacy, intellectual property, digital infrastructure, consumer law, cyber law and ESG. You will also enjoy being at the forefront of evolving areas of law such as AI and becoming involved in advising on this emerging legal framework in relation to governance, contracts and deployment.  

About You 

• A NZ qualified solicitor with ideally, 4-10 years' experience (more or less), some of which should include experience from another leading NZ or international law firm.
• Prior experience in advising on commercial contracts and regulatory law - ideally, consumer law and/or privacy law.
• Inclusive approach to building relationships 
• Strong academics.
• Compelling written and verbal communication.

Other Benefits
 
In addition to a competitive base salary, attractive staff benefits include: monthly onsite well-being visits; subsidised healthcare insurance; free legal fees for personal legal work (capped); corporate discounts (fitness, chiropractic, dental, electronics), as well as genuine flexible working practices.  You won't be disappointed in what you find here!

How to apply? 
 
Click on "Apply Now" and upload your CV and academic transcript; or alternatively, for more information and a confidential discussion about the role, please contact: Lee Scott (LLB.BA) on 021 224 9847 or lee.scott@nicherecruitment.co.nz, quoting Job Ref: 42097.

We are also recruiting for a range of interesting private practice across New Zealand. If you would like to hear about other opportunities, please get in touch. 

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-respected, full service law firm in Auckland's CBD with an outstanding employment brand.  They are now looking for an experienced lawyer to join their Litigation & Disputes team.

Within this team there are experienced litigators for every core area of their dispute resolution services – insurance, construction, insolvency, employment, trade and transport.  You will be working most closely with senior lawyers who are specialised in the area of insurance law litigation and dispute resolution and will be providing legal advice on a range of general insurance matters, including professional indemnity as well as general liability, cover issues, recoveries and material damage policies.

You will act for a broad range of clients and technical experts across a wide range of fields, including professional service providers, consultants, contractors, manufacturers and their insurers (the team are included on a number of insurers' panels). They appear regularly in arbitrations, the District and High Courts as well at appellate level.

The partners' work style is inclusive and consultative with an excellent focus on open communication and mentoring. The culture of this firm is one where its staff say that it is a real pleasure to come to work with friendly, supportive and diverse people.  

About You

• A NZ qualified solicitor with approximately 3-6 years' experience with ideally some experience in complex civil and/or commercial litigation matters. This experience may be from either a top tier firm, well-regarded mid-tier, boutique firm, barrister chambers or even large provincial practice role. 
• Whilst experience in insurance law would be advantageous, our client is willing to consider candidates who do not have previous experience in this area of law provided they have a strong interest to practise in this specialist area of law.
• A strong  academic record. 
• A team player with 'can do' attitude.

About the Firm

The firm has a strong reputation for excellence and is known as ‘a good place to work’, offering a balanced environment. They really value their people and offer excellent on-going professional development opportunities. There are unique benefits, including 5 days' extra domestic leave p.a. and genuinely available flexible working arrangements.  You will not be disappointed in what you find here!

How to apply?

To apply click the "Apply Now" or "I'm Interested" button, or for more information and a confidential discussion about these roles, please contact Lee Scott LLB.BA (021 224 9847 or lee.scott@nicherecruitment.co.nz), quoting Job Ref: 42903

• Competitive Salary + excellent workplace culture + stunning heritage offices
• Diverse resource management matters 
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities 

If you're an intermediate to senior RM lawyer looking to make your next move, look no further!

The firm 

Our client is a long established, well-respected full-service Auckland law firm located in stunning, newly refurbished offices in the CBD.

At its heart this firm prides itself on being trusted advisors to its valued client base, some of whom have been with the firm for generations.

With a rare, old-world charm this firm continues to move with the times. It provides an excellent level of client care whilst encouraging and supporting the development and progression of its valued lawyers to be the best they can be. Here you will enjoy a range of benefits including flexible life / work balance, solid team support and so much more. 

About You

We’re looking for:

• A NZ qualified lawyer with 5+ years’ experience (thereabouts) in resource management and unit titles
• The ability to work (mostly) autonomously with Partner support and supervision where required
• A desire to provide an ongoing, personalised level of care to your clients
• Technical ability in both written and verbal communication
• Willingness to mentor and guide more junior members of the team
• A confident, down to earth and professional manner

How to apply?

If you are interested and would like to discuss the role further, please feel free to give me a call for a confidential discussion around how we can assist with your next career move.

To apply click the "Apply" or "I'm Interested" button, or for more information and a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Hilton (LLB BsocSc) on 021 500 331 or sarah.hilton@nicherecruitment.co.nz  

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• Expand your criminal advocacy skills
• Hands-on supervision and collaboration 
• North Shore based + some WFH flexibility 

This specialist criminal law firm will put you in excellent stead for a rewarding career in criminal law. If you’re a confident junior litigator with criminal law experience, please get in touch.

The Opportunity

Based on Auckland’s North Shore, this is a unique opportunity to join a growing law firm specialising in criminal law. Join a supportive and collaborative team who are working on a wide range of criminal defence matters, mostly at PAL 1, which also includes jury trials. This position is for someone with some criminal law experience who is looking to take their career to the next level, which will include growing into a position of leadership and mentorship within the firm.  

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• A NZ qualified lawyer with 2-3 years’ legal experience (thereabouts) in criminal law
• Classified as PAL 1 (or above) by the Ministry of Justice
• Understanding of how to run and manage criminal cases
• Desire to lead and mentor more junior members of the team 
• Demonstrate a track record of leadership and management experience (not necessarily in law)
• Strong people skills with the ability to effectively engage, listen and collaborate

How to apply?

If you are interested and would like to discuss the role further, please feel free to give me a call for a confidential discussion around how we can assist with your next career move.

To apply click the "Apply" or "I'm Interested" button, or for more information and a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Hilton (LLB BsocSc) on 021 500 331 or sarah.hilton@nicherecruitment.co.nz

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The Opportunity

Our client is a leading law firm in Auckland's CBD.  Due to increased workflows, they are now looking for an experienced lawyer to join their Employment and Health & Safety team.

You will be working with leaders in their field and for a range of clients on the full spectrum of employment and health & safety related matters.  The scope of work is varied, interesting and you will have enjoy significant client exposure.   You will be joining a busy and well-resourced team known for its responsiveness and practical approach.  They assist with all employment relationship problems concerned with employer and employee rights, personal grievances, disputes and litigation. They also advise employers on redundancy, disciplinary and performance management processes as well as assisting the Corporate department when needed on employment due diligence for commercial transactions. They regularly represent clients at mediation, in the Employment Relations Authority and in the Employment Court. 

The Ideal You:

• A NZ qualified solicitor with ideally 4-7 years' experience (more or less)
• Some previous experience in NZ employment law matters (contentious and/or non-contentious) 
• Health & Safety experience is desirable but not essential
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 

The Firm

This leading top tier law firm has a strong reputation for excellence and their Employment and Health & Safety team is one of Auckland's industry leaders. This is an opportunity to join a firm that really values its people and offers excellent on-going professional development opportunities as well as excellent resources and structures in place to enable you to do your best mahi. 

How to Apply?

To apply click the "Apply" or "I'm Interested" button, or for more information and a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Lee Scott (LLB.BA) on 021 224 9847 or lee.scott@nicherecruitment.co.nz., quoting Job Ref: 41979

The Opportunity

A superb opportunity for a senior lawyer to join this specialist team of construction law experts at Senior Associate or Special Counsel level.

This highly regarded construction law team are experiencing growth and strong work flows and are now looking for a litigator with ideally, 6+ years' experience to join their team.  The disputes are varied ranging from product liability claims, engineering defects, weather tightness issues, building subsidence, payment disputes to breaches of negligence claims and professional indemnity cover issues.  The team act for building and engineering consultants, contractors, specialist subcontractors, developers, and their insurers. Their clients include international and multinational companies, as well as local businesses.  

About you

• A NZ qualified solicitor with ideally 6+ years' experience (and it could be much more).
• Some previous experience in back-end construction law (litigation & dispute resolution) would be ideal.  However, our client will consider a general commercial/civil litigator or insurance lawyer with an interest and desire to now specialise in construction litigation.
• A team player with a "can do" attitude
• Able to run a file independently, mentor and supervise junior solicitors.

About the firm

This full-service law firm has a strong reputation for excellence within a supportive and collegial environment. This is an opportunity to join a firm that really values its people and offers excellent on-going professional development opportunities. This firm offers unique benefits, including 5 days' extra domestic leave p.a. and flexible working arrangements. They're looking for someone who shares their focus on providing top quality legal advice to their wide range of clients.

How to apply?

To apply click the "Apply" or "I'm Interested" button, or for more information and a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Lee Scott (LLB.BA) on 021 224 9847  lee.scott@nicherecruitment.co.nz, quoting Job Ref: 41974.