Construction Litigation Lawyer

Stellar Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible & supportive environment

Meaningful client engagement

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment is seeking a NZ-qualified construction litigation lawyer to take ownership of high-value disputes across construction, development, infrastructure and broader commercial sectors in Auckland.

You will work closely with clients to shape litigation strategy, draft pleadings and manage matters with increasing autonomy, supported by senior lawyers in a collaborative, low-ego environment.

Qualifications

• NZ admitted lawyer with approximately 3-8 years PQE.
• Experience in litigation, construction law or dispute resolution.
• Strong drafting, analytical & advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage matters with increasing autonomy.
• Commercially minded approach to problem solving.
• Excellent communication & relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on construction, engineering & project disputes.
• Represent clients through mediation, adjudication & litigation processes.
• Draft pleadings, submissions & dispute-related documentation.
• Assess contractual risk & provide strategic dispute avoidance advice.
• Manage complex commercial & project-based litigation matters.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients & industry stakeholders.

Skills

NZ admitted lawyer

Litigation experience

Dispute resolution

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship management

Education

NZ law qualification / Bar admission

Job description

About the Role

Large-scale projects rarely run exactly to plan, creating complex legal issues that require practical, commercially focused advice. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of high-value disputes across the construction, development, infrastructure & broader commercial sectors. You'll work closely with clients, contribute to litigation strategy & play a visible role in resolving challenging matters.

Key Work

• Advise on construction, engineering & project disputes
• Represent clients through mediation, adjudication & litigation processes
• Draft pleadings, submissions & dispute-related documentation
• Assess contractual risk & provide strategic dispute avoidance advice
• Manage complex commercial & project-based litigation matters
• Develop trusted relationships with clients & industry stakeholders

Benefits

• Exposure to sophisticated, high-value disputes
• Direct access to experienced senior lawyers
• Strong opportunity for career progression
• Competitive remuneration package
• Flexible & supportive working environment
• Meaningful client engagement & responsibility

Skills & Experience

• NZ admitted lawyer with approximately 3-8 years PQE
• Experience in litigation, construction law or dispute resolution
• Strong drafting, analytical & advocacy skills
• Ability to manage matters with increasing autonomy
• Commercially minded approach to problem solving
• Excellent communication & relationship management skills

Culture

The team operates in a collaborative, low-ego environment where lawyers are trusted to take ownership of their work. Senior lawyers remain accessible, ideas are encouraged regardless of title & success is driven by quality advice rather than internal hierarchy. You'll be supported to develop your technical expertise while maintaining a sustainable practice.

About the Firm

This specialist legal practice is recognised for delivering expert advice on complex projects, disputes & commercial matters. The firm attracts quality work from a broad range of clients seeking practical legal solutions, creating an environment where lawyers can build deep expertise while remaining closely involved with clients and outcomes.