Litigation solicitors 2-4 years PQE

We are looking for two solicitors to join our busy and high performing litigation team.  We are currently working on a number of high-profile disputes and are highly ranked in leading international directories. 

We operate a flat structure meaning you will directly work with and receive mentoring from our partners and senior authors, and gain significant client contact.  We have some exciting matters in the pipeline including substantial infrastructure disputes, a range of insolvency, insurance, and maritime issues, as well other commercial litigation matters.  You will quickly be exposed to all types of dispute resolution forums, including adjudication, mediation, arbitration, as well as High Court proceedings. 

You will have ambition and a willingness to learn and deliver excellent results for our clients.  Some litigation experience would be advantageous but is not essential.  We offer top tier work and clients in a flexible and supportive environment allowing you to flourish.  We encourage individuals to reach their potential where initiative and excellence is underpinned by teamwork to achieve the best possible results.

If this sounds like a role for you please email your covering letter and CV, together with your academic transcript to tamar.hart@heskethhenry.co.nz

Construction Associate / Senior Associate – 6+ years PQE

We are looking for a senior lawyer to join our busy and high performing construction team.  We work on some of the most high-profile construction disputes in the industry and are highly ranked in leading international directories. 

We operate a flat structure meaning you will directly work with and receive mentoring from our partners, and gain significant client contact.  We have some exciting matters in the pipeline including substantial infrastructure issues, time and cost claims on commercial builds, as well as contractual and negligence disputes.  You will quickly be exposed to all types of dispute resolution forums, including adjudication, mediation, arbitration, as well as High Court proceedings. 

You will have ambition and a willingness to learn and deliver excellent results for our clients.  Ideally you will have developed expertise in a range of disputes and be familiar with conducting mediations, arbitrations, and High Court proceedings.  Construction experience (either contentious or front end) would be beneficial. 

Working with our four construction partners, we offer a supportive environment for you to flourish.  We encourage individuals to reach their potential where initiative and excellence is underpinned by teamwork to achieve the best possible results for our clients.

If this sounds like a role for you please email your covering letter and CV, together with your academic transcript to tamar.hart@heskethhenry.co.nz

Employment Lawyer 4+PQE

Our Employment Law Team are leaders in their field, as recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific and Legal500 directories. Our clients value us for our responsiveness, pragmatism, and ability to reach excellent outcomes.  

We are seeking a highly skilled employment lawyer to join our growing Employment Law Team.

Ideal candidates will have an excellent academic record that has been rounded out with 4+ years post qualifying experience in employment law.

This role is a permanent role, ideally full-time, but we can discuss flexibility with the right applicant.  You will work directly with our three employment law partners, and will enjoy a great mix of employment law work as we act for employers, unions, and employees. You will have the opportunity to manage files, and significant face-to-face time with our clients.

As a firm, we have worked hard to create a great environment where our staff can flourish.  We encourage individuals to reach their potential in a collaborative environment where initiative and excellence is underpinned by teamwork to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.  Our ideal candidate would share the same philosophy and be driven to assist the team and achieve great results.

If this sounds like a role that matches your experience and expectations, please email your CV (with academic transcript) and a cover letter outlining why you would be an asset to the employment law team to – tamar.hart@heskethhenry.co.nz.  Alternatively, if you would like further details or a confidential discussion we can be contacted via email or phone: 09 375 8686. 

 

 

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.