Employment Senior Associate

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high-quality Senior Associate level Employment lawyer to join a premier New Zealand firm’s leading practice in Auckland. The team sits within the wider litigation group and is led by a highly regarded partner known for technical excellence, commercial insight, and a collaborative approach. The practice advises on the full spectrum of employment matters – including corporate support, strategic advisory work, complex litigation, mediations, investigations, restructurings, and health and safety issues for major corporate clients. The role would suit a Senior Associate with at least 8+ years’ PQE and a strong background in employment law. The firm remains open-minded on seniority and is looking for candidates who bring a genuine passion for employment law and a well-rounded skill set. The culture is progressive and flexible, with “leader-led flexibility” supporting arrangements such as a 4-day week or 9-day fortnight, alongside hybrid working. Lawyers returning to New Zealand from the UK or overseas are especially valued, bringing with them international perspective and experience that is highly regarded within the team. This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of New Zealand’s top employment practices – offering challenging, high-quality work within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Responsibilities

Advising on full spectrum of employment matters; corporate support; strategic advisory work; complex litigation; mediations; investigations; restructurings; health and safety issues for major corporate clients

Requirements

Senior Associate level Employment lawyer; at least 8+ years' PQE; strong background in employment law; genuine passion for employment law; well-rounded skill set

Nice to have

International perspective and experience

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements; 4-day week; 9-day fortnight; hybrid working