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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 Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a litigation solicitor to work in our Ōtautahi (Christchurch) Litigation team.
Led by Willie Hamilton, our team comprises skilled advocates who use their experience and knowledge to resolve a diverse range of disputes.
Willie has gained over 17 years’ New Zealand litigation experience and has extensive expertise in commercial disputes, liability insurance and regulatory matters, and sports law.
Your day-to-day work will involve drafting documents (including correspondence, pleadings, and submissions), research, and discovery tasks. You will have the opportunity to work both one-to-one with Willie, and with senior team members on complex matters.
Your experience/interest will include:
litigation
mediation
providing sound advice
liability insurance
sports law
What do we offer?
This role provides the opportunity to join a small team, where you will gain valuable experience from day one. Your Partner will help you develop your technical skills and your business acumen.
We are a future-focussed firm and that ethos extends to our people too. At Dentons we can offer you top quality work and an outstanding firm culture.
We offer competitive remuneration along with benefits that will make a positive difference to your life:
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
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.
Application:
To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter and academic transcript.
To request a copy of the position description, or for a confidential discussion about the role, contact Claire Wilkinson on Claire.wilkinson@dentons.com
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