Senior Associate - Employment

About Russell McVeagh

Russell McVeagh is New Zealand's premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice. Our award-winning team of lawyers across Auckland | Tamaki Makaurau, Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara and the South Island | Te Waipounamu are internationally recognised for their strategic outlook, depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories.

Our values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Māhirahira, Excellence | Whai hiranga and Tenacity | Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together. 

About the role

Our Employment team are looking for an experienced employment Senior Associate in the Auckland office.

Market leading partner Emma Peterson heads the team. You will work with, and learn from the best, and get exposure to interesting and complex employment matters.  We are a busy team – working on a challenging and rewarding combination of advisory work, employment litigation and health and safety matters.  You will have plenty of opportunities for development and advancement, while working in a flexible team. 

For this role we are open to discussing part-time arrangements.

About you

If you're passionate about providing excellent client service, finding solutions to complex employment scenarios and collaborating with market leading lawyers then this role is for you. 

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience as an employment lawyer in a senior role
• Desire to contribute to a high performing team
• Drive and ambition to succeed
• You will have strong technical and written skills and enjoy building relationships with clients
  

Benefits

We offer a wide range of employee benefits focused on supporting our people to succeed and thrive, some of which include:

• Competitive remuneration package;
• Support, coaching, and considered training and development programmes;
• Annual wellness subsidy, phone allowance, and talent referral bonus incentives; and
• Regular firm and team social events.
  
  

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and transcript.

We believe in enabling a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone.  Please click here for further information about Russell McVeagh's diversity and inclusion vision and commitment.

Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact – our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report captures our firm's progress on our commitment to helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand.  You can read our 2025 report, 'Contributing to Aotearoa New Zealand | Te Whai Koha ki Aotearoa' here.

For more information, or to have a confidential discussion about this position please email Michaela Reid on Michaela.reid@russellmcveagh.com