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Careers at Hesketh Henry

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With a track record spanning back to 1865, we have built a reputation for providing excellent, practical legal advice. The firm's modern approach to legal practice has served to increase its profile as an employer of choice.

Hesketh Henry has low staff turnover relative to industry benchmarks. The major attraction of working with us is the range of demanding and varied work. Staff work autonomously with appropriate supervision and good training.

Our people consider they work in a friendly positive culture. They also consider there is support for helping people find the right fit at work and the optimum balance of work and life.

We have a well-established client base with a cross-section of corporate and private clients, nationally and internationally. We are a full service law firm and all our solicitors have the opportunity to work with partners on challenging, cutting edge transactions and areas of law.

We encourage individuals to develop their potential in a collaborative environment. This means that individual initiative and excellence is underpinned by teamwork and team spirit.

Working at Hesketh Henry is much more than simply a professional career. A thoroughly professional environment with ongoing training, close supervision and supportive leadership is enhanced by policies that promote a healthy balance between work and life commitments.

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Ongoing professional development

Our comprehensive training programme is prepared annually. Our programmes provide:

  • Continuing legal education seminars;
  • New solicitor workshops on a variety of areas of the law;
  • Personal development seminars, team seminars and workshops;
  • Training in new technology; and
  • All teams have regular meetings. Partners are easily accessible and work is often delegated directly by partners to junior staff.

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Join the team

Commercial Property Lawyer 5 – 9 years PQE

We are looking for a smart, experienced and self-motivated solicitor to join our Commercial Property team.  You will need to be able to provide high quality, timely and cost effective work to satisfy our client needs.  You would be working with senior team members, including partners, on a variety of tasks including conveyancing, lease agreements and research…

If you are looking to return to work and would like flexible days and hours, this can be negotiated. 

 

Civil Litigator 3 – 8 years PQE

We are seeking a civil litigator to join our growing Litigation and Dispute Resolution team.  This is a new role.

Ideal candidates will have an excellent academic record that has been rounded out by between 3 and 8 years post qualifying experience within the general civil litigation area.  Ideally you will have exposure to insurance law and/or construction law, although this is not essential.  To be successful in this role you will need to be a self starter, well organized, resilient and with the ambition and drive to achieve positive outcomes for clients.  Your well developed communication and interpersonal skills will serve you well in what is a collegial and supportive team.

Our flat structure means you will often work directly with our knowledgeable and approachable partners, and you will enjoy significant face-to-face time with our clients.

 

Hesketh Henry offers bright modern offices in the heart of the CBD, salary commensurate with experience, and a social and friendly work environment.

If you are up for the challenge then please email a covering letter, your CV and academic transcript to our HR and Marketing Manager , Tamar Hart at tamar.hart@heskethhenry.co.nz. 

If you would like to explore a career opportunity with us then we are definitely interested in talking to you, even if a position is not listed.

You may either submit your application via the link below, or email directly to Tamar.hart@heskethhenry.co.nz. 

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What our people are saying

Don’t just take our word for it, see what members of our team are saying.

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Partner
Alison Maelser
"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."
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Senior Associate
Anna Barnett
"As a lawyer at Hesketh Henry I have had the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging matters, while working in a genuinely supportive and flexible workplace. "
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Solicitor
Jayde Mead
"As a graduate I was immediately given the opportunity to develop my legal skills through exposure to a range of challenging work. I also appreciate that as a junior I have been able to work directly with clients. Hesketh Henry offers an incredibly supportive team environment, and I am grateful to be working alongside leaders in their fields."
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Partner
Kate Telford
"Our open plan offices reflect our inclusive, supportive and collegial culture. I have personally experienced this, coming up “through the ranks” at Hesketh Henry from solicitor to partner."
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    Careers Contact - Tamar Hart + 64 9 375 8686 + 64 21 308 205 tamar.hart@heskethhenry.co.nz