Senior Solicitor / Senior Associate - Construction (Litigation)

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts is seeking a lawyer with 6-7 years of litigation experience to join its esteemed construction disputes team in Auckland. The role involves managing complex High Court construction litigation and providing project advice.

The successful candidate will possess strong advocacy skills and a passion for construction law while thriving in a collaborative environment. This position offers an opportunity for significant growth in a top-tier firm known for its dedicated team culture and commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• 6 - 7 years of litigation experience required.
• Ability to manage complex litigation files with initiative.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-value High Court construction litigation.
• Provide strategic project advice and dispute resolution.
• Maintain client relationships and collaborate with team.

Skills

Intellectual curiosity

Commercial astuteness

Litigation experience

Construction law knowledge

Strong advocacy skills

Mentoring ability

Education

Admitted in New Zealand

Job description

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 front-end transactional and advisory work, and back-end disputes and dispute advisory services.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to join our highly regarded construction disputes team in Auckland, led by award-winning partners, Janine Stewart, Scott Thompson Matthew Ferrier, and Stephen Price, some of the most experienced and respected practitioners in this field in New Zealand.

You will 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. You will work closely with all members of the team and enjoy meaningful client contact from the outset.

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

• Intellectually curious, commercially astute, and driven to excel
• Admitted in New Zealand with 6 - 7 years of litigation experience
• Experienced in, or passionate about, construction law
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex litigation files with a high degree of initiative and autonomy
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
• The ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues alike
• A genuine team player who thrives in a collaborative, high-performance environment

Why Join Us?

Our construction 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.

If you have a passion for excellence and are looking to take a significant step forward in your litigation career, we would love to hear from you.

Get in Touch

Please do not hesitate to reach out for a confidential conversation about the role or to explore whether your background could be the right fit.

About us

MinterEllisonRuddWatts is a top tier New Zealand law firm with a proud 130 year history.

Our vision is to be the firm of choice for leading clients and exceptional people. While we're known as technically excellent, we're also valued advisers that listen and understand our client's business before delivering the best commercial solution.

Every day we strive to live our value of Waka Eke Noa (respect individuality, work as one). We celebrate and invest in our team and are committed to creating a diverse workforce where all of our staff feel included, empowered and encouraged to be their unique, authentic selves. We understand the power that diversity creates, and our collaborative culture and desire to see our people thrive is what sets us apart.

We're proud to be a New Zealand law firm with a global outlook and reach. We have offices in Auckland and Wellington, and connections to an international network through the MinterEllison Legal Group, a leading firm in the Asia-Pacific.

How to Apply

Please click 'Apply' to register your profile with us and apply for this job. For further information or for a confidential chat, please contact Tony Tung, HR Manager on [e-mail].

All applications treated in confidence.

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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