Senior Associate -Litigation at Bell Gully

The role

Bell Gully is seeking a Senior Associate in Litigation for their Auckland, New Zealand office. This role is for an experienced lawyer with 7+ years of PQE, focusing on complex commercial and civil litigation matters.

What you'll do

Lead major commercial and civil litigation matters
Build strong, trusted relationships with clients
Contribute to business development initiatives
Manage large scale disputes across departments
Work closely with Partners on strategy
Work closely with Partners on complex legal analysis
Work closely with Partners on team leadership
Mentor junior team members
Supervise junior team members

What we're looking for

7+ years PQE, including private practice and/or in-house

Lead major commercial and civil litigation matters, from advisory through to trial and appeal

Build strong, trusted relationships with clients and contribute to business development initiatives

Manage large scale disputes across departments

Work closely with Partners on strategy, complex legal analysis, and team leadership

Deep understanding of court procedure and evidence, with strong advocacy and drafting skills

Ability to work collaboratively and commitment to delivering excellence

Strategic thinking and sound commercial judgement

Benefits

Professional development opportunities, including through a market leading development programme

Comprehensive parental leave package

Support to relocate /requalify to be admitted to the New Zealand bar

Community support programmes

Flexible work practices

An annual subsidy for health insurance

A range of wellbeing activities

Sports teams

Annual ball

Regular team events

Department weekends away

Hiring contacts

Kelly Price

kelly.price@bellgully.com

Senior Associate -Litigation