Senior Associate - Elite Litigation, Path to Partnership

Tyler Wren; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered dinners

Transport during peak trial periods

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a Senior Associate in Christchurch to lead complex commercial litigation matters with autonomy and strategic responsibility. You will advise corporate executives and ultra-high-net-worth clients, and regularly appear in senior courts, with a merit-based path to partnership.

You will work directly with nationally recognised litigation partners, taking full ownership of proceedings and shaping outcomes on high-stakes matters for a premier boutique practice.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in complex commercial litigation.
• Extensive High Court experience with appellate or arbitration exposure is a plus.
• Strong academic credentials and analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Independently run high-stakes High Court and appellate litigation files from instruction to resolution.
• Formulate case strategies and appear as lead or junior counsel in trials and arbitrations.
• Prepare pleadings, affidavits, injunctions, and formal written submissions.
• Advise corporate clients and professional trustees on contentious matters.
• Mentor junior practitioners within the expanding team.

Skills

Autonomous file management

Advocacy strategy

High Court experience

Arbitration exposure

Education

Honours degree

Judicial clerkship background

Job description

Jora New Zealand is seeking a Senior Associate in Christchurch to lead complex commercial litigation matters with autonomy and strategic responsibility. You will advise corporate executives and ultra-high-net-worth clients, and regularly appear in senior courts, with a merit-based path to partnership.

You will work directly with nationally recognised litigation partners, taking full ownership of proceedings and shaping outcomes on high-stakes matters for a premier boutique practice.