Senior Construction Disputes Lawyer

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

MinterEllisonRuddWatts, New Zealand’s leading law firm, seeks a Senior Solicitor/Senior Associate in Construction, Infrastructure and Energy (Disputes) for our Auckland office. The role emphasizes high-value litigation, strategic project advice, and dispute resolution with an elite client base.

The successful candidate will bring 5–7 years of litigation experience, ideally in construction. Strong advocacy, autonomy, and client management are essential, with mentoring of junior lawyers considered

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of litigation experience.
• Experience in construction law or a genuine passion for the sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex matters with initiative and autonomy.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Mentor junior lawyers and build trusted client relationships.

Skills

Litigation experience

Construction focus

Job description

MinterEllisonRuddWatts, New Zealand’s leading law firm, seeks a Senior Solicitor/Senior Associate in Construction, Infrastructure and Energy (Disputes) for our Auckland office. The role emphasizes high-value litigation, strategic project advice, and dispute resolution with an elite client base.

The successful candidate will bring 5–7 years of litigation experience, ideally in construction. Strong advocacy, autonomy, and client management are essential, with mentoring of junior lawyers considered