Senior Solicitor / Senior Associate - Construction, Infrastructure and Energy (Disputes)

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts; Auckland; Híbrido; NZD 140.000 - 200.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

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

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

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

Conhecimentos

Litigation experience

Construction focus

Descrição da vaga

Senior Solicitor / Senior Associate - Construction, Infrastructure and Energy (Disputes)

MinterEllisonRuddWatts is home to New Zealand's largest specialised construction practice, internationally recognised as a Tier 1 construction team in the Asia Pacific region. We advise across all sectors of the industry, covering both transactional and advisory work, and disputes and dispute advisory services.

About our firm

MinterEllisonRuddWatts is a leading New Zealand law firm with a proud 130-year history and was named New Zealand Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards.

Known for our technical excellence and commercial approach, we partner with leading clients to deliver practical solutions to complex challenges. Guided by our value of Waka Eke Noa, we foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where our people are empowered to thrive.

With offices in Auckland and Wellington and strong Asia-Pacific connections through the MinterEllison Legal Group, we offer the best of a top-tier New Zealand firm with the reach of an international network.

About the team

Our Construction, Infrastructure and Energy Disputes team is committed, energetic, and highly capable. We work hard, support one another, and take real pride in the results we achieve for our clients, but we also know how to enjoy ourselves along the way. This is a team in the truest sense of the word.

Their broader team work on complex, high-value High Court construction litigation, including product defect and defective building claims, for an impressive and diverse client base. The team also delivers strategic project advice and dispute resolution services, including arbitrations under the Construction Contracts Act.

About you

We're looking for a senior lawyer who is an intellectually curious and commercially astute litigator who is driven to excel. You'll bring 5 to 7 years' litigation experience, ideally with experience in construction law or a genuine passion for the sector.

You will have a proven ability to manage complex matters with a high degree of initiative and autonomy, coupled with strong written and oral advocacy skills and meticulous attention to detail. Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers will be highly regarded, as will your ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.

Above all, you'll be a collaborative team player who thrives in a high-performing environment and enjoys contributing to the success of those around you.

For further information please contact Donna Douglas, HR Manager on [e-mail].

Job details

Reference # 8953

Location(s) Auckland

Expertise Construction, Dispute Resolution & Litigation

PwC Tower
15 Customs Street West
Auckland 1010
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Wellington

Te Whanganui-a-Tara

BNZ Place
1 Whitmore Street
Wellington 6011
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