Senior Litigation Counsel - Complex Disputes & Mentorship

MinterEllison Legal Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MinterEllisonRuddWatts in Auckland seeks talented lawyers to join its expanding Litigation team, handling a strong pipeline of work and genuine career progression. We are looking for junior and senior litigators with 3–12 years PQE, commercial litigation experience and a track record of advocating effectively, with a collaborative culture and mentoring mindset.

You will work closely with partners on complex disputes across commercial, regulatory and IP matters, with opportunities to develop

Qualifications

• 3–12 years PQE or equivalent.
• Commercial litigation experience across private practice, in-house or public sector.
• Strong academic record and proven ability to handle complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Assist with strategy development, evidence gathering, witness preparation and court appearances.
• Research and provide practical, commercially focused advice on contentious legal issues.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver integrated solutions for clients facing significant business risks and disputes.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Advocacy skills

Court experience

Job description

MinterEllisonRuddWatts in Auckland seeks talented lawyers to join its expanding Litigation team, handling a strong pipeline of work and genuine career progression. We are looking for junior and senior litigators with 3–12 years PQE, commercial litigation experience and a track record of advocating effectively, with a collaborative culture and mentoring mindset.

You will work closely with partners on complex disputes across commercial, regulatory and IP matters, with opportunities to develop