Litigation Solicitor
Tyler Wren
Auckland, North IslandFull TimeNZ$100,000/yr9/30/2026Active listing
Job description
About Our Client
Our client is a premier, highly regarded boutique law firm in Auckland. Founded by a Partner who spent over a decade within a top-tier national law firm, the practice combines top-tier, high-stakes litigation advisory with the agility and supportive environment of a boutique practice.
The firm operates on a modern, fully cloud-based tech stack, subscribes to leading legal research databases, and is deeply invested in leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to streamline practice workflows.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, highly collaborative, and elite litigation team comprising 1 Partner, 1 Senior Associate, and 1 Associate.
Due to a steady influx of high-profile instructions, the team is expanding to add a talented Solicitor or Associate. The working environment is warm, supportive, and focused on maintaining excellent team dynamics alongside genuine work-life balance.
About the Role
This position offers exceptional scope for professional development, early file ownership, and direct exposure to complex, high-value litigation.
The firm regularly works alongside and receives reverse briefs from leading King's Counsel, frequently taking on complex matters across the High Court and Court of Appeal.
Work Highlights & Practice Areas:
If you recommend a friend or colleague whom we successfully place in a new role, we’ll say thanks with a referral voucher. It’s that simple.
Get the details here: https://tylerwren.co.nz/refer-a-friend/
Why partner with Tyler Wren?
Our client is a premier, highly regarded boutique law firm in Auckland. Founded by a Partner who spent over a decade within a top-tier national law firm, the practice combines top-tier, high-stakes litigation advisory with the agility and supportive environment of a boutique practice.
The firm operates on a modern, fully cloud-based tech stack, subscribes to leading legal research databases, and is deeply invested in leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to streamline practice workflows.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, highly collaborative, and elite litigation team comprising 1 Partner, 1 Senior Associate, and 1 Associate.
Due to a steady influx of high-profile instructions, the team is expanding to add a talented Solicitor or Associate. The working environment is warm, supportive, and focused on maintaining excellent team dynamics alongside genuine work-life balance.
About the Role
This position offers exceptional scope for professional development, early file ownership, and direct exposure to complex, high-value litigation.
The firm regularly works alongside and receives reverse briefs from leading King's Counsel, frequently taking on complex matters across the High Court and Court of Appeal.
Work Highlights & Practice Areas:
- Complex Commercial Litigation: Acting on high-profile, multi-faceted disputes, including cross-border director disputes, international enforcement, and novel legal arguments in appellate courts.
- Insolvency & Restructuring: Substantial insolvency instructions ranging from SME restructures through to major, high-profile liquidations and media-worthy files.
- Franchise & Contractual Disputes: Advising corporate clients and commercial entities on complex contract terminations and dispute resolution.
- Employment Law (Employer Advisory): Managing select employment dispute and advisory matters for corporate employers.
- Experience: Ideally 2+ years' post-qualification experience (PQE) gained within a mid-to-top tier firm, a boutique litigation practice, or working alongside a litigation Barrister. (Candidates with a heavier focus on employment law will ideally bring additional PQE).
- Mindset: Commercially minded, intellectually curious, and eager to get stuck into high-quality, complex legal work.
- Autonomy: The confidence and capability to run smaller files independently while assisting partners on major, multi-faceted litigation.
- Precision: High attention to detail, strong drafting skills, and a commitment to maintaining professional standards.
- Supportive Leadership: The Partner maintains a genuine open-door policy. They provide clear direction and trust their team to draft independently, offering constructive feedback without micromanaging.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous flexibility with a 1 day per week work-from-home (WFH) arrangement.
- Tools & Perks: Complete mobile and laptop setup, full access to advanced AI legal tools, and clear pathways for career progression.
If you recommend a friend or colleague whom we successfully place in a new role, we’ll say thanks with a referral voucher. It’s that simple.
Get the details here: https://tylerwren.co.nz/refer-a-friend/
Why partner with Tyler Wren?
- A Decade of Expertise: 10+ years specialising in the legal recruitment landscape.
- Global Reach: Whether it’s NZ, Australia, the UK, or Ireland, we have expert recruiters on the ground to guide you.
- Hidden Gems: Many of our placements are exclusive and never hit the public job boards.
- End-to-End Support: From career coaching to managing the final offer, we’ve got you covered.
