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We are seeking two experienced employment lawyers to join a collegial and collaborative in-house legal team within a large national organisation.
  
With one permanent and one six-month fixed-term opportunity available, these roles offer the chance to work at the heart of organisational decision-making, providing trusted legal advice on often complex workplace matters. These are high-trust roles where your judgement and influence will be highly valued.
  
Mō ēnei tūranga mahi | About the roles
  
You will partner closely with internal stakeholders to deliver pragmatic, solutions-focused advice across a broad range of employment law and workplace relations matters.
  
These are varied roles combining advisory and dispute work, where no two days are the same. You will be trusted to operate with a high degree of autonomy while supporting sound decision-making and risk management across the organisation. Key aspects of the roles include managing workplace disputes, disciplinary processes, and investigations; attending mediations and representing the organisation before the ERA; providing guidance on legal risk, compliance and appropriate employment practises / procedures; and engaging and managing external counsel (where appropriate).
  
Ko koe tēnei | About you
  
You will be a confident and seasoned employment lawyer who is comfortable operating independently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. To be successful, you will bring:

• A Bachelor of Laws and a current practising certificate (or eligibility to get one)
• A minimum of 6 years’ post qualification experience in employment law, ideally within complex or large-scale organisations
• Significant mediation experience and experience representing clients before the ERA and/or Employment Court
• Proven ability to manage complex and sensitive matters with sound judgement
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach and well-developed communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work both autonomously, and to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders when required

Ngā painga | Benefits
  
Our client offers additional KiwiSaver and insurance benefits, generous leave and wellness provisions, and hybrid working options.
  
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
  
If you are looking for a role that offers meaningful work and significant variety, we would welcome your application.
  
To apply, please submit your cover letter and CV. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, so we encourage you to apply promptly. Advertising will continue until the roles are filled.
  
For more information and a confidential discussion about these positions, please contact Katy Elliott on 021 483 490 (katy.elliott@nicherecruitment.co.nz).

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