Senior Associate -Litigation at Bell Gully

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The role

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

What you'll do

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
Mentor and 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

Mentor and supervise junior team members

Ability to work collaboratively and commitment to delivering excellence

Strategic thinking and sound commercial judgement

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

Benefits

Professional development opportunities, including through a market leading development programme

Comprehensive parental leave package

Community support programmes

Flexible work practices

An annual subsidy for health insurance and a range of wellbeing activities

Sports teams, an annual ball, regular team events and department weekends away

Hiring contacts

Kelly Price

kelly.price@bellgully.com

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Senior Associate -Litigation