Senior Solicitor

Beyond Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A Not-for-Profit organization in Auckland is seeking a Senior Solicitor to elevate their Employment Law Team. This permanent role involves delivering top-tier legal advice, mentoring junior professionals, and handling complex cases. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Employment Law, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, solution-driven approach. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact across New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years of post-qualification experience in Employment.
• Practising certificate or ability to get one required.
• Strong legal knowledge and experience with complex cases.
• Proactive, detail-focused, and solution-driven.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice across various issues.
• Manage a varied caseload including complex cases.
• Mentor and oversee junior staff.
• Lead negotiations and draft complex legal documents.
• Support business growth through networking.

Skills

Expertise in Employment Law

Client relationship building

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Qualified solicitor with 5+ years of experience

Job description

Overview

Opportunity to join a Not-for-Profit organisation for a Senior Solicitor to elevate the Employment Law Team. This is a permanent role based in Auckland CBD.

In this role, you will deliver top-tier legal advice across diverse and complex issues, while mentoring and leading a talented team of junior professionals. From high-profile cases to shaping the advocacy agenda, your impact will be felt far and wide. This is your chance to make a real difference—guiding businesses, championing positive change, and empowering success across New Zealand.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice in Employment Law, Health and Safety, and Privacy.
• Manage a varied caseload, including complex cases.
• Mentor and oversee junior staff, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback to foster their development.
• Build strong client relationships with clear, practical advice.
• Lead negotiations and draft complex legal documents.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver seamless service.
• Stay updated on legal changes and apply them effectively.
• Support business growth through networking and client engagement.
• Contribute to training, policy development, and strategic initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years of post-qualification experience in Employment, Health and Safety and/or Privacy and associated areas of practice.
• Practising certificate or ability to get one
• Strong legal knowledge and experience with complex cases.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience.
• Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, detail-focused, and solution-driven.
• Team player with collaborative skills.

For a confidential discussion or more information call Kris Attewell @ Beyond Recruitment 021 435712 or email [e-mail]
Job# 130922

About the recruiter

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