Senior Associate - Health Litigation (Auckland or Wellington)

Dentons is part of the world’s largest global law firm, and a leading law firm in New Zealand. We are a firm that embraces change. We have the largest reach of any firm in New Zealand, and have unparalleled access to legal expertise in over 80 countries. This expands from not only to lawyers and clients, but also to global technology support, diversity initiatives and talent management. This means the opportunities are endless for our people!

Who will you be working with?

Our Litigation – Health team work across our Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch office and are legally trained health sector experts providing advice to guide and protect clients across the health sector.

From advising on medical practice acquisitions to ensuring compliance and navigating the intricacies of clinical trials, our team is committed to upholding the relevant ethical standards and codes in the health profession.

About you

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Litigation – Health Senior Solicitor/Senior Associate) with 6 - 8 years’ experience to join our team, in either Wellington or Auckland.

This role is client facing, and you will have responsibility for drafting documentation, including submissions, appearing in court and at hearings and mentoring junior team members.

You may have exposure to health litigation in private practice or work for a public sector organisation.

Your experience will include:

• litigation before courts and tribunals
• dispute resolution
• mediation
• mentoring junior lawyers
• conducting investigations
• providing sound strategic advice.

What do we offer?

We will give you plenty of hands-on guidance day-to-day throughout your career with us. We will help you develop your technical skills as well as help you acquire business acumen to become a highly regarded lawyer who provides excellent client care and service.

In return, we will offer you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and inclusive team that works in partnership with our clients, where you will get plenty of client contact, hands-on guidance and valuable experience. We are a future focussed firm and that ethos extends to our people too.

At Dentons we can offer you top quality work matched with an outstanding firm culture. We offer competitive remuneration along with a suite of benefits that will make a positive difference to your work/life balance:

• Dentons Day – an additional day of paid leave
• Learning and Development funding – we are invested in your development
• Lifestyle leave – the ability to purchase paid leave over the year
• Paid parental leave of 26 weeks/5 weeks for non-primary caregiver
• Regular social events, including Friday Fives, sporting and charity events, annual balls, family Christmas parties, and an end of year function
• An annual Wellness Allowance, & ongoing wellness initiatives

Dentons is Rainbow Tick certified. We believe inclusion drives diversity and fostering an environment where our people thrive through diversity of thought and shared experience makes us the successful global firm we are. We encourage applications irrespective of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. Dentons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an environment where everyone respects and supports each other. 

For more information about our Litigation – Health practice here - https://www.dentons.co.nz/en/industries-and-practices/industry-sectors/life-sciences-and-health-care/health-care

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter through our portal. For a confidential discussion about the role, or a copy of the position description, please contact Claire Wilkinson on Claire.Wilkinson@dentons.com