Hesketh Henry is proud to have been recognised as one of New Zealand’s best firms to work for, featuring in the NZ Lawyer 5-Star Employer of Choice list for 2025.
We have low staff turnover compared to industry benchmarks. One of the major attractions of working with us is the variety and challenge of the work on offer. Our staff work autonomously, supported by appropriate supervision and quality training.
Our people describe the culture as friendly and positive, with support in place to help find the right fit at work and a balance between professional and personal life.
We have a well-established client base, spanning corporate and private clients both nationally and internationally. As a sector-focused law firm with specialist practice areas, our solicitors have the opportunity to work alongside partners on stimulating, cutting edge transactions and cases.
We encourage individuals to develop their potential in a collaborative environment, where initiative and excellence are underpinned by teamwork.
Working at Hesketh Henry is more than simply a professional career. Our thoroughly professional environment, ongoing training, close supervision, and supportive leadership are complimented by policies that promote a healthy balance between work and life commitments.
Are you in your penultimate year of university and looking ahead to your future? Our Summer Clerk Programme provides hands-on experience across a wide range of commercial law disciplines. Seize this opportunity to fast-track your career. Applications for 2026 open on 4 March 2025.
Join one of Auckland’s leading law firms, proudly serving New Zealand since 1865. Hesketh Henry is looking for a talented Solicitor (3–6 years PQE) to join our Insurance Litigation team.
Hesketh Henry’s construction team is experiencing significant growth. We are on the lookout for a talented Senior Associate to join our team. Our construction team is involved in some of the most prominent disputes in the industry and holds top rankings in leading international directories.
Our comprehensive training programme is prepared annually. This provides:
Partners are easily accessible and work is often delegated directly by partners to junior staff.
I re-joined Hesketh Henry after working abroad for many years. The firm has an excellent reputation and an impressive track record advising top New Zealand and international businesses - which translates to real opportunities for career growth and development.
After working abroad for many years, I was thrilled to find a firm that offers the same level of high-quality, stimulating work, all within a collaborative and supportive team environment. As a parent managing work and young children, that supportive team environment is invaluable.
Hesketh Henry has been the perfect place to start my legal career. Having experienced life at Hesketh Henry as a summer clerk, a law graduate and now a solicitor, I can say I have been supported, nurtured and mentored throughout every stage. I feel privileged to work with some of the best lawyers in our industry and find the work is continually challenging and engaging.
I have really enjoyed working at Hesketh Henry because of the supportive team culture and variety of work that is available. The firm encourages its lawyers to take on new challenges and provides genuine opportunities for career development.
Over my 10 years at Hesketh Henry, I have greatly appreciated the flexibility, and willingness to accommodate part time hours, parental leave, and flexi-time. Everyone works hard, but the firm recognises that there is more to life than work, and encourages a sensible and balanced approach.
Our Insurance Team is one of New Zealand’s most experienced, acting for local and offshore insurers across a wide range of complex disputes and advisory matters. We pride ourselves on excellence, collaboration, and a supportive culture that values initiative and professional growth.
We are seeking a Solicitor / Senior Solicitor to join our Insurance Litigation team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile, challenging cases involving:
If this is of interest to you, we would love to hear from you! Please email your covering letter, CV, and academic transcript to tamar.hart@heskethhenry.co.nz
Our construction and Infrastructure practice spans both ‘front-end’ and ‘back-end’ services. We handle everything from contract reviews to resolving intricate construction disputes. Our work includes managing live project issues, handling time and cost claims on commercial projects, and dealing with a range of defect disputes. This role offers a dynamic and engaging environment where you can tackle a variety of challenges.
You will be working alongside our four construction partners in a supportive setting designed to help you excel. We value initiative, teamwork, and excellence, creating an environment where you can reach your full potential and achieve the best outcomes for our clients.
If this is of interest to you, we would love to hear from you! Please email your covering letter, CV, and academic transcript to tamar.hart@heskethhenry.co.nz