Join Simpson Grierson's **** Law Graduate cohort to work with New Zealand's leading Employment law team on diverse, high-profile client matters.
Your Role Here's what you will be doing: Work within the national employment law practice based in Wellington, collaborating with Auckland partners and team members.
Engage in a mix of litigation, advisory, and corporate support work for government agencies, tertiary organisations, local authorities, and major corporations.
Advise on employment law matters including corporate restructures, investigations, personal grievances, employment agreements and policies, health and safety, human rights, privacy, collective bargaining, and union issues.
Perform litigation tasks such as drafting submissions, conducting research, and preparing materials for the Authority and Court.
Conduct advisory work including research, presentations, and reviewing employment-related documents.
Work closely with a large, collaborative team of experts across three offices.
About You The company is looking for: Recent or soon-to-be law graduate with excellent academic results.
Strong interest in employment law.
Great analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proactive and positive attitude.
Enjoyment of collaboration and contributing to a team culture valuing excellence and respect.
Compensation & Benefits Competitive salaries.
Market-leading benefits.
Comprehensive wellbeing programme.
Diverse and inclusive culture supporting employees to bring their whole selves to work.
Access to employee networks and learning opportunities.
Training & Development Comprehensive two-year training programme described as "leaps ahead" of the competition.
Opportunity to work alongside leading lawyers and engage in real client work from the start.
No fee budgets for graduates, allowing focus on learning and development.
Strong mentoring and support from partners and senior lawyers.
Career Progression Opportunity to build a career within a large, collaborative national team.
Supportive environment with feedback and encouragement to grow professionally.
How to Apply Submit your application including your Academic Transcript as part of the process.
