Senior Solicitor / Associate - Litigation

Godfreys Law; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly massages

Social club activities

Birthday leave

Health insurance for full-time staff

Competitive salary

Job summary

Godfreys Law in Christchurch seeks a Senior Solicitor or Associate to join our Litigation / Relationship Property team. You will work directly with clients, manage a varied workload across civil and commercial matters, and contribute to high-quality legal outcomes in a supportive, collaborative environment.

We offer a high-trust culture, strong team support, flexible benefits including monthly massages, social activities, birthday leave and health insurance for full-time staff, with a

Qualifications

• PQE of 4+ years in civil and commercial litigation.
• Experience with contested estates, relationship property and trust matters.
• Strong client relationship management and proactive communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied workload across litigation and related matters.
• Direct client engagement and deliver practical legal advice.
• Manage files, deadlines and client communication.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team workflow.
• Take ownership from instruction to completion.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Relationship Property

Trust Matters

Client Relationships

Team Collaboration

Organisation

Job description

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Godfreys Law is an established Christchurch law firm with a proud history and a strong reputation for providing practical, relationship-focused legal advice.

Our team works closely together in a supportive, hands-on environment where professionalism, accountability and communication is highly valued. We are looking for someone who wants to be part of a close-knit team, contribute beyond their own files, and take genuine ownership of client outcomes and team success.

About the role

This opportunity is suited to a Senior Solicitor or Associate looking for a full-time, permanent role with quality client work, variety and strong team support.

The role will be within our Litigation / Relationship Property team. You will work directly with clients, manage a varied workload, and contribute to high-quality legal outcomes within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Key responsibilities

Managing a varied workload across Litigation, Relationship Property, Trust and Contested Estate matters

Building trusted client relationships and delivering practical legal advice

Managing files, deadlines and client communication proactively

Contributing positively to team workflow and collaboration

Taking ownership of matters from instruction through to completion

Mentoring of junior team members

About you

You will be someone who enjoys building strong client relationships, takes pride in delivering quality work, and works well within a collaborative team environment.

You are organised, proactive and professional in the way you manage your workload, communication and client matters.

You will have

Experience in Civil and Commercial Litigation, Contested Estates, Relationship Property and Trust matters

A great attitude working within a hands-on environment

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities

Professional and proactive communication style

Team-oriented approach with willingness to contribute beyond your own files

Calm, practical and solutions-focused under pressure

PQE of 4+ years

What’s on offer

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Quality client work with genuine variety

Strong level of autonomy and trust

Professional environment with approachable leadership

Central Christchurch location close to Hagley Park

Other benefits include monthly massages, social club activities, birthday leave, health insurance for full time employees, and a competitive salary amongst other great benefits

We welcome confidential enquiries from experienced Solicitors who are interested in learning more about the opportunity. If working at Godfreys Law sounds appealing, however you don't have the experience for this role, please contact our People and Resources Manager, Brooke Cooper for a confidential discussion. Contact details - @godfreyslaw.co.nz or 03 479.