Litigation Solicitor

Our vision is to be the best firm to work with, and in. We're known for both technical excellence and providing commercial solutions that meet our clients' needs. We offer the opportunity to work on some of the most high profile matters in New Zealand with a friendly team of people you'll love working with. Our Litigation team in Auckland is seeking a Senior Associate to join their ranks. This is a great career progression opportunity for you to work with some of New Zealand's leading litigators, within an energised and supportive team. We appear regularly at all levels of the court system. In this role you will develop your experience across a broad range of high profile commercial disputes, including general commercial disputes, consumer, insurance, insolvency, regulatory and IP matters. Our ideal candidate will have:

• strong academics;
• 7-9 years' litigation experience (including in private practice, as a judge's clerk or in the public sector);
• strong verbal and written communication skills;
• a desire to mentor and support junior members of the team;
• courtroom advocacy skills; and
• a thirst for building relationships and rapport with clients.

Team fit is also very important so, to be successful in this role, you will need to have a professional yet friendly and energetic approach.  If this sounds like you and you are looking for the next exciting step in your career, with a fantastic friendly team that works on some of the country's most high profile cases, then apply today. 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 Now' to register your profile with us and apply for this job. For further information please contact Donna Douglas, HR Manager on donna.douglas@minterellison.co.nz. PwC Tower 15 Customs Street West Auckland 1010+64 9 353 9700#J-18808-Ljbffr