Litigation Solicitor

Fluid Recruitment; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Direct client contact

Mentoring and development

Collaborative team and autonomy

Job summary

A Waikato law firm, represented by Fluid Recruitment, seeks an experienced solicitor to lead a varied civil disputes caseload. You will work directly with clients, develop advocacy skills and gain exposure to a broad range of commercial and private client matters.

The role offers flexible, hybrid working arrangements, direct client contact and mentoring from senior colleagues, with clear pathways for long-term career progression in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Proven civil litigation and dispute resolution experience
• Strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
• Confidence managing files and client relationships
• Practical, commercially minded approach to disputes
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation files and client relationships
• Advise on commercial, property and contractual disputes
• Handle trusts, estates and relationship property matters
• Prepare for mediations, negotiations and court hearings
• Mentor junior lawyers and collaborate with senior colleagues

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Drafting & advocacy

Client relationship management

Autonomy and teamwork

Commercial mindset

Education

NZ solicitor qualification

Job description

About the Company

Our client is an established Waikato law firm with a strong reputation for practical legal advice and longstanding client relationships. Its collaborative litigation team offers an excellent variety of work, access to experienced practitioners and genuine opportunities for career development.

About the Role

Join an experienced litigation team and take ownership of a varied civil disputes caseload. Work directly with clients, develop your advocacy skills and enjoy exposure to a broad range of commercial and private client matters.

• Manage civil litigation files and client relationships
• Advise on commercial, property and contractual disputes
• Handle trusts, estates and relationship property matters
• Prepare for mediations, negotiations and court hearings
• Mentor junior lawyers and collaborate with senior colleagues

Skills & Experience

We welcome applications from intermediate and senior solicitors with a solid foundation in civil litigation and a genuine desire to further develop their expertise.

• Proven civil litigation and dispute resolution experience
• Strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
• Confidence managing files and client relationships
• Practical, commercially minded approach to disputes
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Varied, high-quality litigation work and direct client contact
• Mentoring and professional development opportunities
• Supportive, down-to-earth and collaborative team
• Genuine autonomy and long-term career progression