Employment Lawyer

About Sharp Tudhope Lawyers

Sharp Tudhope is a respected law firm operating in Tauranga, New Zealand, with a long-standing history of 130 years providing outstanding legal services. Our firm is grounded in core values such as quality, integrity, responsiveness, and teamwork, ensuring exceptional client care and a positive employee working environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Employment Lawyer to become an integral part of our busy litigation team. This is primarily a full-time role, with potential part-time options available for suitable candidates. Remote work is supported with an expectation for occasional presence at our Tauranga office for important mediations and hearings.

Key Responsibilities and Expertise Required

• Provide legal advice and representation focused on employment law litigation.
• Handle employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, workplace policies, disciplinary and performance management matters, redundancies, restructuring, and workplace health and safety issues.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues, including another employment lawyer, fostering a cooperative team environment.
• Create detailed and precise legal documents, ensuring rigorous attention to detail.
• Utilize strong analytical and practical problem-solving abilities to support clients effectively.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of five years post-qualification experience specializing in employment law.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits and Workplace Culture

• A vibrant workplace featuring an engaging culture with social activities such as an active social club, yoga sessions, and regular massages.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Encouragement to participate in marketing, networking, professional growth, community involvement, and social events.
• A $5,000 gross sign-on bonus for successful direct applicants.

Additional Information

If you are eager to establish a long-term career with one of the premier law firms in the Bay of Plenty, this role provides an excellent opportunity to work on quality employment law matters in a supportive and friendly team setting.