Lawyer - Commercial Litigation

The firm 

Hamilton Locke is Australia’s fastest growing law firm and has been operating in Auckland (as Hamilton Locke (NZ)) since February 2023, having incorporated the existing practice of Anderson Creagh Lai. We have built a people-centric business from day one, bringing together top talent from across the globe. We are driven by maximising the ‘people experience’ – PX and creating a vibrant culture. We believe a strong PX drives the best possible ‘client experience’ – CX and therefore we strive to create a work environment focused on learning, teamwork and collaboration, underpinned by a values-based leadership model.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Litigation Lawyer to join our rapidly expanding team. We are a flexible, diverse group, and are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, agile, and fun. 

Working alongside Mihai Pascariu, you will have the opportunity to work in dispute resolution, corporate governance, banking law, security enforcement, restructuring and insolvency and Commerce Commission investigations. Mihai’s attention to detail and passion for his craft has led him to be involved in some of New Zealand’s most complex corporate governance and cross-border matters.

We’re looking for someone: 

• with around 2+ years’ experience in Dispute Resolution;
• who has a strong sense of purpose, ambition, confidence and a proactive approach to your work;
• with a desire to work with existing and new clients on business growth; and
• friendly, with a sense of humour, down to earth/authentic, who is also hard working, focused and ambitious. 

What’s in it for you 

• Be strategically involved in direction and growth of Hamilton Locke in the New Zealand market.
• Be mentored in a supportive environment, with access to quality work, great clients and professional development opportunities. 
• A fun, collaborative and high-performing team environment with regular social events, training days and international team retreats. 
• Flexible working arrangements. 
• A competitive remuneration package, including equity pursuant to the firm’s ESOP. 
• A clear and transparent performance bonus scheme. 
• An extra week’s leave, as part of our employee personal development program. 
• One day birthday leave. 

How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information.

For more information on Hamilton Locke, please visit https://hamiltonlocke.com.au/ or follow us on LinkedIn here.

Agency submissions

HPX Group does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and HPX Group will not be liable for a fee.

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