Senior Associate - Litigation

Anthony Harper; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthony Harper is seeking an experienced litigation lawyer to deliver high-quality dispute resolution services to a diverse client base in New Zealand. The role involves advising on complex commercial disputes, managing files from inception to resolution, and leading matters in courts and tribunals while building strong client relationships.

The successful candidate will have around eight or more years post-qualification experience, with a strong background in general litigation, drafting,

Qualifications

• Experienced litigation lawyer admitted to practice in New Zealand.
• Strong drafting, advocacy and analytical skills.
• Practical, sound judgement and ability to resolve complex disputes.

Responsibilities

• Manage files from start to resolution, including legal research and pleadings.
• Prepare court documentation and manage discovery processes.
• Provide clear, commercially focused advice and lead matters in courts and tribunals.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to team growth.

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting

Advocacy

Analytical skills

Client relationships

Job description

At Anthony Harper, we thrive on delivering innovative and creative legal solutions that challenge conventional thinking. With offices in Tāmaki Makaurau and Ōtautahi, we're known for partnering with clients to drive meaningful business outcomes while also ensuring that every person at our firm feels valued and supported to reach their potential.

About the opportunity

You will play a key role in delivering high quality litigation and dispute resolution services to a diverse range of clients including businesses and individuals. Working closely with partners, you will advise on complex commercial disputes across a broad range of matters including contractual disputes, insolvency issues, breach of trust claims, cross border disputes and urgent applications for relief. The role also involves representing clients in public law disputes, regulatory matters and company governance conflicts.

You will manage files from an early stage through to resolution, undertaking legal research, preparing pleadings and court documentation, managing discovery processes and providing clear and commercially focused advice. This position offers the opportunity to lead matters, appear in courts and tribunals and build strong client relationships while contributing to the continued growth and capability of the litigation team.

About you

You are an experienced litigation lawyer admitted to practice in New Zealand with around eight or more years post qualification experience and a strong background in general litigation. You bring excellent drafting, advocacy and analytical skills together with sound judgement and a practical approach to resolving complex disputes.

You are confident working independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment. You build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues, communicate complex issues clearly and maintain a high level of attention to detail in your work. You are motivated to take ownership of matters, contribute to business development and continue growing your expertise within a leading litigation practice.

Shape your career at Anthony Harper

At Anthony Harper, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation, where our open-door policy means your ideas and feedback matter. You'll engage in diverse, challenging work with hands-on training and learning to drive your career forward. With flexible work options, a strong focus on wellbeing and opportunities to have a positive impact on our communities, we foster an environment where you can thrive.

This is more than just a job - it's your opportunity to grow, contribute and make a difference. Join us to build your career and carve your path forward.