Job Description

Solicitor | Employment

Join this friendly employment team in the Bay of Plenty with experienced and supportive mentors and innovative benefits

The Opportunity

This growing and well-respected progressive firm is renowned for their high-quality work and commitment to providing well-rounded benefits that encourage a healthy lifestyle and being involved in the local Bay of Plenty community. They stand out for their leading wellness benefits and genuine flexible working arrangements resulting in an excellent working environment.  

They currently seek a junior or intermediate Employment Lawyer to join their supportive employment team working on a diverse range of contentious and non-contentious matters.

You will enjoy building relationships with quality employer and employee clients, such as councils, SMEs, tertiary providers, and large corporates and have the opportunity to work across matters such as employment disputes, personal grievance claims, restructures, health and safety, and sale and purchase of businesses. Supported by a small team of experts within a large well-resourced practice, you will be encouraged to grow and thrive in your legal career with on-going professional development.

About You

• A NZ qualified solicitor with ideally 2-5+ years' experience 
• Ideally some previous experience in Employment law within private practice
• Strong interpersonal skills and a client care approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

How to apply?

If this role speaks to you, click on "Apply Now" and upload your CV or for more information and a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Ruth Hara (LLB.BA) on 021 483 490 or at ruth.hara@nicherecruitment.co.nz.

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