Lawyer - Construction

$90,000 – $120,000 | Wellington Central

About the employer:

  • Wellington-owned and operated Law firm whose client base is varied across Private and All of Government

  • Experts in Corporate, Commercial, Construction, Dispute Resolution and Employment Law

  • Well-established team of 22 staff

  • Seeking a skilled and highly motivated Lawyer to join our client's growing team in central Wellington

About the role:

While providing you the opportunity for autonomy and running your own matters, this role sits within the Dispute Resolution team, reports into the Litigation partner and will be working closely with a highly experienced Barrister. Their Construction team is growing, but this role is filling an upcoming vacancy, so there is an opportunity for a great handover.

About you:

They offer a boutique, friendly down to earth environment and are seeking someone who can offer the following: 

  • A proven experience practicing in civil litigation and dispute resolution

  • Ideally you will have an understanding and experience with the Construction Contracts Act 2022 and a working knowledge of other associated legislations

  • Experience in court and mediation processes is an advantage

  • A current NZLS practicing certificate and at least 3-5 years post-qualification experience

What you will bring to the role:

  • A positive outlook with great communication skills

  • Good stakeholder engagement with clients

  • Conscientious with a good work ethic coupled with a can-do attitude

  • A flexible and adaptable approach 

  • Initiative to work independently and move matters forward

  • Attention to detail and a focus on delivering a high-quality and timely service to clients

What’s in it for you:

  • You will be joining a team that prides itself on the longevity of their employees and the service they offer to long-term corporate clients

  • As a forward-thinking firm that is growing, they want someone to invest in for the long term and someone who will contribute to the team’s skillset and culture

  • Work-life balance is important to them, and they offer a flexible working policy

  • Collaborative, supportive and experienced team environment

Please note: only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Please note that due to the increased number of applications being received for our vacancies, we are only able to respond to successful applicants.


Janine Seque

Principal Recruitment Advisor

If 2025 is a year to seek change, be curious and get in touch with us. To find out more please call Janine for a confidential discussion today on 027 8087727 or email janine@forterecruitment.co.nz.

 
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