Senior Litigation Attorney (Auckland)

Workspace Recruitment; Johannesburg; Remote; NZD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading New Zealand law firm is seeking senior litigation attorneys from South Africa to join as Legal Advisors, with a structured pathway to becoming solicitors. This opportunity includes mentorship, support for qualifications in New Zealand or Australia, and a clear career growth trajectory.

Benefits

Mentorship and professional development

Support for NZ/AUS qualification process

Career growth path in a high-performing firm culture

Qualifications

• Senior litigation attorney with experience in legal advising.
• Open to relocation and qualified for conversion processes in NZ/AUS.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice as a Legal Advisor and support qualification processes.
• Mentorship and professional development are key responsibilities.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Advice

Mentorship

Job description

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Opportunity for South African Litigators | Relocate to New Zealand

Are you a senior litigation attorney in South Africa considering a new challenge abroad?

I'm partnering with a top-tier New Zealand law firm that values South African legal professionals.

They offer a structured pathway for experienced litigators to join as Legal Advisors, supporting successful candidates through the conversion process to qualify as solicitors in New Zealand or Australia.

What's on offer :

• Initial appointment as a Legal Advisor with mentorship and professional development
• Support through the NZ / AUS qualification process
• Transition into a Solicitor role upon qualification, with compensation aligned to experience
• A welcoming, high-performing firm culture and a clear career growth path

This opportunity is ideal for senior litigators open to immigrating and eager to build a long-term legal career abroad.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Legal Services

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