Solicitor / Senior Solicitor / Senior Associate - Litigation

MinterEllison Legal Group; Auckland; Híbrido; NZD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MinterEllisonRuddWatts in Auckland seeks talented lawyers to join its expanding Litigation team, handling a strong pipeline of work and genuine career progression. We are looking for junior and senior litigators with 3–12 years PQE, commercial litigation experience and a track record of advocating effectively, with a collaborative culture and mentoring mindset.

You will work closely with partners on complex disputes across commercial, regulatory and IP matters, with opportunities to develop

Formación

• 3–12 years PQE or equivalent.
• Commercial litigation experience across private practice, in-house or public sector.
• Strong academic record and proven ability to handle complex matters.

Responsabilidades

• Work on complex commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Assist with strategy development, evidence gathering, witness preparation and court appearances.
• Research and provide practical, commercially focused advice on contentious legal issues.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver integrated solutions for clients facing significant business risks and disputes.

Conocimientos

Commercial litigation

Advocacy skills

Court experience

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking talented lawyers to join our expanding Litigation team as they manage a strong pipeline of work and the ability to provide genuine career progression in which driven individuals will take on meaningful responsibility from day one.

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 Auckland Litigation team is one of the most highly regarded disputes practices in New Zealand, recognised for its expertise in complex commercial litigation and high-profile dispute resolution. Led by partners Andrew Horne , Aaron Lloyd , Jane Standage and Nick Frith , the team is collaborative, ambitious and intellectually rigorous, acting on some of the country's most significant and high profile commercial disputes.

The team regularly appears at all levels of the New Zealand court system, including the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, and advises clients across a broad spectrum of matters, including commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, consumer law, insurance, insolvency and intellectual property disputes.

Our clients include leading New Zealand and international corporates, financial institutions, insurers, government agencies, regulators and private individuals.

Working alongside some of the country's foremost litigators, our people are supported by exceptional mentors who are deeply invested in their development, providing hands‑on opportunities to strengthen advocacy skills, build trusted client relationships and accelerate careers. They:

• work closely with partners and clients on complex commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters;
• assist with strategy development, evidence gathering, witness preparation and court appearances;
• research and provide practical, commercially focused advice on contentious legal and regulatory issues; and
• collaborate across teams in the wider firm to deliver integrated solutions for clients facing significant business risks and disputes.

About you

We are looking for junior and senior litigators to join with between 3 and 12 years PQE.

You will hold commercial litigation experience (including any experience gained in private practice, as a judge's clerk, or in the public sector) with a strong academic record.

You will also display a strong track record of working on complex matters; excellent advocacy skills and court experience; the ability to build meaningful, lasting client relationships; and a positive, energetic personality that enjoys working as part of a close-knit team that is committed to delivering outstanding results while supporting one another.

For senior candidates we are looking for those with a genuine commitment to mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to a collaborative team culture