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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• 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.

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.

Solicitor | Property

• Carpark + paid overseas team trip!
• Excellent training and mentoring provided
• Opportunities for growth and succession

A unique chance for a dedicated intermediate lawyer to hone their skill-set within a well-established practice that awards success.

The Opportunity

Do you seek to work in a firm that truly values you and offers opportunities for growth and success? Our client is a well-respected firm located in East Auckland, known for their professional and friendly approach to their clients. They are seeking an intermediate property solicitor to practice in residential conveyancing and some commercial property law working closely with a diverse and high-quality client base. You will be mentored and provided with training from an experienced and approachable practitioner.

This is the perfect opportunity for an intermediate lawyer looking to embed themselves within a firm that offers growth and management opportunities, and the chance to be truly successful.

Excellent remuneration and benefits including a car park, end-of-year paid overseas team trip, bonus/commission and some flexible working options are on offer for the successful candidate. Based in a fantastic location close to cafés and shops, you can create a smaller commute circle within East Auckland to increase the time you put into your personal life. If this sounds like you, seize the day and apply!

About You

The successful candidate will be collaborative, upstanding, and committed to providing excellence.

Ideally, you will be:

• A NZ qualified lawyer with 3-5 years’ legal experience from another private practice.
• Prior experience in property work is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A confident and professional manner

How to apply?

If this sounds like you, click on the "Apply Now" or "I'm Interested" button and provide us with a CV clearly outlining what you would bring to this role.

For more information and a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Ruth Hara (LLB.BA) on 021 483 490 or ruth.hara@nicherecruitment.co.nz.

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

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