Solicitor - Employment

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts; Auckland; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts is searching for an enthusiastic solicitor to join its Employment Law team in Auckland. This role requires 2–5 years’ PQE and involves a diverse array of employment law matters for various clients, ensuring a collaborative and supportive team environment.

The firm values strong commercial judgement and a proactive approach, ensuring all team members contribute to its high standards of legal service.

Qualifications

• Experience in employment law with a sound commercial judgement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proactive attitude and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act on a diverse range of employment law matters.
• Provide advice on legislative developments impacting employers.
• Contribute to a collegial and high-performing team.

Skills

Client relationship skills

Commercial judgement

Communication skills

Solutions-focused approach

Education

2–5 years’ PQE in employment law

Job description

Overview

Our highly regarded Employment Law team in Auckland is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced solicitor to join this leading practice. We welcome applications from employment specialists with 2–5 years’ PQE, from both boutique and large national firms. This is an opportunity to join a Tier 1 team and work alongside a collegial national group, led locally in Auckland by Gillian Service and June Hardacre.

You will benefit from the breadth and variety of work on offer in one of New Zealand’s largest employment law practices, acting for a diverse client base including government agencies, listed companies, and emerging businesses.

Your work will span the full spectrum of employment law matters, including:

• Protection of confidential information and restraints of trade


• Worker status, contingent workforces and flexible working models


• Industrial relations


• Health and safety, including bullying, harassment and wellbeing


• Privacy and regulatory matters


• Human rights and discrimination


• Change processes and best practice consultation


• Advising on legislative developments and their impact on employers

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, supportive and high-performing team, offering an excellent environment for continued learning and career development. Collaboration is key, and success in this role will come from contributing to the collective strength of the team.

About you

• 2–5 years’ PQE in employment law


• Sound commercial judgement and a practical, solutions-focused approach


• A proactive, “can-do” attitude and ability to work both independently and collaboratively


• Strong client relationship and communication skills

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 to arrange a confidential introductory discussion, please contact Tony Tung, HR Manager, on [e-mail].

Only those legally entitled to work in New Zealand may apply for this position. All applications treated in confidence.

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