Solicitor - Environment and Planning (Wellington or Auckland)

• Auckland or Wellington location
• Join the world’s largest global law firm
• Support local and global clients

Dentons is 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.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Solicitor to work in our Environment and Planning team, based in either Auckland or Wellington.

Our Environment and Planning practice provides expertise in all aspects of resource management and environmental law, advising clients on water and transport infrastructure projects, district and regional plan development, heritage regulation and urban renewal.

Led by Nicky McIndoe, Christina Sheard and Ezekiel Hudspith, this practice works alongside a wide variety of clients, in both the public and private sectors. We advise:

• National and local government agencies, particularly with large infrastructure projects such as the Transmission Gully Motorway and new electricity transmission infrastructure, and on law reform.
• A wide range of industrial, commercial, residential and government clients, including AirBnB and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, guiding them through consenting processes, the resolution of any appeals and on issues of compliance.
• On complex three waters infrastructure and freshwater management, collaborating with local and national clients to deliver on key initiatives to improve outcomes for communities.

Your experience/interest will include:

• Aspirations to build a career as a recognised expert in the environment and planning area
• 2-5 years’ experience working in resource management, planning and environmental law
• A desire to work collaboratively within the national environment and planning team
• The drive to deliver exceptional results for clients and deliver on the Firm’s client service commitments.

What do we offer?

The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and inclusive team that works with clients to get the best results.

Dentons prides itself on our mentorship opportunities at all levels of the Firm, we will help you to achieve goals and aspirations by developing your technical skills and your business acumen with the guidance of your team and partners. You will have opportunities to build relationships with clients, manage files, appear in mediations and hearings, and advise on some of New Zealand’s most interesting resource management issues.

We offer competitive remuneration along with benefits that will make a positive difference to your life:

• We are a global business but locally run and operated, giving us the best of both worlds
• we invest in our people, so learning and development are key
• lifestyle leave - we recognise that people have busy lives so there is the opportunity to buy extra leave each year
• dedicated wellness programme
• paid parental leave of 26 weeks/5 weeks for non-primary caregiver
• access to free in-house legal advice
• we dress for our day and our role
• regular social events, including Friday Fives, sporting and charity events, annual balls, family Christmas parties, and an end of year function
• an extra paid holiday for Dentons Kensington Swan Day
• pro bono opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

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.

Dentons is Rainbow Tick certified.

Application:

To apply, please submit your cover letter, CV and academic transcript.

For a confidential discussion about the role contact Claire Wilkinson at Claire.Wilkinson@dentons.com

For more information about our environment and planning team see Dentons in New Zealand - Environment and Natural Resources