Commercial Litigation Lawyer | Senior Associate

CoLegal Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CoLegal Limited in Auckland, NZ is seeking a senior litigator with 7+ years' PQE in commercial litigation to join a forward-thinking firm. You will handle a mix of commercial litigation and regulatory disputes, manage files end-to-end, and have opportunities for High Court advocacy.

Mentoring juniors and delegating work will be part of your leadership duties in a collegial team. The firm offers a competitive above-market salary and a supportive environment for senior practitioners looking to

Qualifications

• 7+ years of PQE in commercial litigation, from top firm or specialist team.
• Ability to cut through issues and problem solve.
• Strong academic record.

Responsibilities

• Take on file management responsibility with senior support.
• Opportunity to participate in High Court trials.
• Mentor and delegate to junior lawyers.

Skills

PQE in commercial litigation

Mentoring juniors

Oral advocacy

Problem solving

Education

7+ years PQE requirement

Job description

The Opportunity:

Exciting opportunity for an experienced litigator to join a forward-thinking firm and be involved in an interesting mix of commercial litigation and regulatory disputes. They are now looking to take on an experienced litigator with at least 7 years experience, to work on disputes that can range from corporate, securities and insolvency related disputes to shareholder disputes, breach of director duties cases, competition law and regulatory investigations.

You will be someone who enjoys variety in a role and being immersed from start to finish on complex litigation files. Working in a team of highly regarded partners, that will allow you to take on a good degree of file management responsibility but also provide you with adequate support, there is the chance to get involved in High Court trials and develop your oral advocacy skills. They're looking for someone that also has experience mentoring and delegating to juniors, which would support you in this role.

For the right person, the firm pays competitively and above market.

About you:

• 7+ years' PQE in commercial litigation work - ideally from a top law firm or specialist litigation team or barristerial environment;
• An ability to cut through issues and problem solve; and
• A strong academic record.

Perhaps you're considering a move back to NZ in time for the summer or looking for a genuine senior level role where you can make an impact and be at the forefront of interesting cases that you can really get stuck int. The team is passionate about what they do and is looking for someone likeminded to join their collegial team environment.