Employment Lawyer

About the Role

Join Harris Tate Lawyers as an Employment Lawyer in Tauranga, contributing to a well-established and growing employment law practice. This role blends advisory, dispute resolution, and litigation work, providing high-quality services to a loyal client base. You'll oversee cases from initial consultation to resolution and help develop the practice as it expands.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review employment contracts, workplace policies, and agreements with contractors.
• Advise on disciplinary actions, performance management, organizational restructuring, and redundancies.
• Lead and advise on workplace investigations.
• Handle personal grievance claims and other employment disputes effectively.
• Represent clients in mediations, Employment Relations Authority hearings, and Employment Court cases as necessary.
• Build and sustain strong client relationships by offering practical and commercially viable advice.
• Support the ongoing growth and strategic development of the employment law team.

Candidate Profile

Successful candidates will possess a minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience practising employment law in New Zealand and hold or be eligible to obtain a current practising certificate. Strong technical knowledge of employment law, excellent drafting and advocacy capabilities, and the aptitude for independent file management are essential. The role demands a client-focused, commercial approach with a commitment to exceptional service.

Benefits and Career Progression

• Competitive remuneration reflective of experience.
• Access to significant and varied employment law cases with a strong existing client pipeline.
• Opportunities to expand and enhance the employment law practice.
• Flexible working schedules promoting work-life balance.
• Supportive and team-oriented workplace culture.
• Continuous professional growth and mentoring opportunities.
• Potential advancement pathway towards directorship for suitable candidates.

Additional Information

This position represents a remarkable chance to advance your employment law career within a respected regional firm, working alongside skilled practitioners while influencing the strategic direction of the employment law practice.