Senior Associate | Relationship Property & General Practice

• Clear pathway to Partnership
• Flexible working options – including WFH
• Excellent modern office with great culture

A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Family & General Practice Lawyer with ownership aspirations to join a well-established firm.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Senior Relationship Property and General Practice Lawyer to join their well-established and well-respected firm on the North Shore to work on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters including Relationship Property, Family Law, Trusts, Elder Law, POAs, Commercial and Residential Property, Estates, Wills, and Company Law. There is a clear pathway to partnership available for the right candidate.

The firm culture is a warm mix of professional yet relaxed, and the practice is busy, so you will be well engaged in client work from the get-go. With modern offices including a kitchen with an espresso machine for your use, plenty of parking available in the vicinity, and a strong legal support team, you will enjoy working in this firm.

About You

• A NZ qualified solicitor with ideally 5-10+ years' experience 
• Previous experience with specialist relationship property, litigation, and other general practice matters
• A real desire to take on firm ownership
• Collegial and able to work autonomously
• Strong written and oral communication

How to apply?

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 email ruth.hara@nicherecruitment.co.nz

Solicitor to Senior Associate | Relationship Property & Family Lawyer

• Legal Aid Provider
• Flexible working options – including WFH
• Excellent learning environment and open culture

Contribute to the growth of a well-established Family Law team and enjoy the opportunity to work on a wide range of files with court time.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an Intermediate and Senior Relationship Property/Family lawyer to join their supportive and welcoming team. You will have the opportunity to collaborate between offices and there is plenty of work to keep you engaged with a range of legal aid and private client work (contentious and non-contentious). The Intermediate Lawyer will be well supported and mentored by the team, and the Senior Lawyer position offers the opportunity to step up into a leadership position and head a team.  

There is competitive remuneration, working flexibility (including WFH), a fantastic open-plan work culture where you can openly collaborate with senior lawyers and the team, and a social committee which organises monthly and quarterly events (e.g. karaoke, quiz nights, morning teas) on offer for the successful candidate. Apply now and reach out for a confidential chat!

Skills & Experience:

• A NZ qualified solicitor with ideally 2+ years' experience 
• Some previous experience with relationship property and other family matters
• The ability to work autonomously and within a team environment

How to apply?

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 email ruth.hara@nicherecruitment.co.nz

• 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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Senior Solicitor | Commercial

• Wide range of interesting business law
• Great culture with regular morning teas
• Carpark + WFH

Join this North Shore firm’s energetic and committed business team and cut the commute today.

The Opportunity

Our client seeks an intermediate or senior Commercial Lawyer to join their dynamic and close-knit team to assist businesses, start-ups, commercial landlords, and not-for-profits. Enjoy the support of supportive Partners, and work on a varied scope of business law, including but not limited to corporate governance and compliance, intellectual property protection, securities, franchise structures, commercial leases, estates & asset protection, business sales and acquisitions, and corporate structuring.

People enjoy working in this firm because they boast a client-first approach and family values. This people-centric culture is reflected in work-life balance which is encouraged at all levels, and the opportunity to work flexibly, including one day remotely a week. Client testimonials speak volumes about the friendly, experienced team of barristers and solicitors at this firm, with client loyalty extending into third generations. Our client works closely in the community, which is reflected through an organically increasing client-base. Forget the bustle and untenable hours of a city practice and apply today!

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity for remote work/WFH
• Carpark and mobile phone
• Friendly work culture including weekly morning teas

The Ideal You

• A NZ qualified solicitor with ideally 5+ years' experience 
• Some previous experience in commercial law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Client care approach and collegial.

How to apply?

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 email ruth.hara@nicherecruitment.co.nz.

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• Highly competitive salary + benefits + opportunity for additional variable rewards
• Award-winning work-life balance culture
• Personal and professional support and career development

This national firm with local and international reach will give you exposure to a varied range of complex work and a diversity of clients while supporting you to be at your best!

The Opportunity

Based in their Auckland offices, this role reports to two talented Partners within the Corporate team. Working across financial services as well as general corporate (including large transactions; buying/selling assets; raising funds; joint ventures; setting up a funds and investing) and commercial (including day-to-day operational work, terms and conditions; drafting contracts), your work will be complex, diverse and varied.

This is a full-time role with the ability to work flexibly.

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• NZ qualified lawyer
• Associate or newly qualified Senior Associate with approximately 5-7 years’ experience  
• A critical thinker
• Ability to form trusted relationships and collaborate with others
• Experience in both corporate law, commercial law and corporate finance
• Strong people skills with the ability to effectively engage, listen and collaborate with both internally and externally

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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Senior Solicitor | Employment / Civil Litigation

Join this supportive Dispute Resolution team in the Bay of Plenty with experienced and approachable mentors and innovative benefits!

The Opportunity

Are you a senior lawyer seeking to join a well-established firm that offers amazing benefits and high-quality work? Our client is a high-quality full-service legal practice in sunny Tauranga that encourages pragmatic working and a healthy lifestyle. They seek a dedicated and skilled Civil Litigation or Employment Lawyer to join their friendly and professional team that puts people first to work on a diverse range of contentious matters.

You will enjoy building relationships with quality clients and will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of work, such as regulatory enforcement, employment disputes, resource management and council work, as well as other civil litigation and dispute resolution matters. Supported by a 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 and access to approachable Partners.

A range of benefits with a strong focus on wellness and quality of life and a culture that inspires, nurtures, and rewards effort to complement an excellent base salary commensurate with experience is on offer. There is support, flexibility, and even a car park for your daily use to save on the stress of commuting. The implementation of leading technology will also help you perform at a high level and work efficiently.

If you aspire to take your career further with a well-established firm in a fabulous location, we want to hear from you!

About You

The successful candidate will be committed to providing excellent care for their clients and open to mentoring junior practitioners.

Ideally, you will be:

• A NZ qualified solicitor with ideally 5-7+ years' experience 
• Ideally some previous experience in Employment law or Civil Litigation from another private practice
• Strong interpersonal skills and a client care approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Personable and collaborative

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 and what you’re looking for, please contact Ruth Hara (LLB.BA) on 021 483 490 or at ruth.hara@nicherecruitment.co.nz.

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