Commercial Litigation Lawyer (4-8 years PQE) - (Auckland and Wellington)

Dentons is a leading commercial law firm in New Zealand, and part of the world’s largest global law firm. 

We have the largest global reach of any firm in the New Zealand market with unparalleled access, not only to lawyers, but also to sector experts, training, talent support and business development opportunities across the globe.

This means the opportunities are endless for our people!

Our Major Projects & Construction Team

Our national Major Projects & Construction team is involved in some of New Zealand’s largest and most complex disputes work. 

Led by Brendan Cash, Stuart Robertson, Paul Buetow, Katrina Van Houtte, Sara Cheetham and David Newport, our team includes highly experienced dispute resolution lawyers who are recognised for their expertise in the construction and infrastructure sectors and associated insurance disputes work. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside leading partners and many of New Zealand’s highly regarded King’s Counsel, gaining exposure to complex matters and exceptional opportunities for professional development.

Your role will be assisting with managing various large scale disputes for a wide range of clients including construction companies, consulting engineers, principals, local authorities and Government agencies.  There are also opportunities for involvement in construction insurance disputes work.

In this role, we offer you the opportunity to be part of a positive and inclusive team that works in partnership with our clients and other teams locally and across the Dentons network. You’ll be well supported by a busy, high performing team with a strong commitment to training and career development.

We are seeking candidates located in Auckland or Wellington.

About you

You will have:

• The natural ability to work collaboratively in a high performing national team and a desire to build your career as a recognised dispute resolution lawyer
• An interest in working with a dynamic and fast paced industry and being involved in high profile projects that are transforming New Zealand for the future
• 4-8 years’ post qualification experience in litigation and dispute resolution 
• Experience in construction and/or insurance dispute resolution would be advantageous. Although we welcome applications from lawyers with general litigation or dispute resolution experience who are looking to develop a specialist construction practice.

What do we offer?

At Dentons, we offer a competitive remuneration package along with benefits that will make a positive difference to your work/life balance.

• Access to free in-house legal advice
• We are a global business but locally run and operated, giving us the best of both worlds
• An extra paid holiday for Dentons Kensington Swan Day
• Lifestyle leave - we recognise that people have busy lives so there is the opportunity to buy extra leave each 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
• Dedicated wellness programme including EAP support.

Dentons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an environment where everyone respects and supports each other. We believe inclusion drives diversity and want to foster an environment where our people thrive through diversity of thought and shared experience. We encourage applications irrespective of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. We are proud to be a Pride Pledge partner.

For more information about our Construction Team check out https://www.dentons.co.nz/en/industries-and-practices/industry-sectors/construction

To apply, please submit your CV, and cover letter. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Shannon Davis (Auckland) at shannon.davis@dentons.com or +64 9 914 7268, or Kayley Hamlyn (Wellington) at kayley.hamlyn@dentons.com +64 4 915 0826.