Solicitor / Senior Solicitor - Construction Litigation

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 | Tāmaki Makaurau and Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara are internationally recognised for their thought leadership, 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 Auckland litigation team has an exciting opportunity for a lawyer with 1-4 years' experience to join a team with a focus on construction and infrastructure. 

The team, led by Michael Taylor, is a trusted advisor to clients in all manner of construction disputes.  You'll be joining a market-leading construction litigation team, working on technically challenging matters.  You'll gain exposure to complex, large-scale cases and insolvency-related matters.  This is a fantastic opportunity to build hands-on experience in advocacy and case preparation while contributing to high-profile projects that make a real impact. 

About you

If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team and would like to join an award-winning full-service firm, we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate will have:

• A legal qualification with 1-4 years of experience with a desire to focus on construction disputes.
• A high quality CV and academic transcript.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and analytical skills skills.
• Ability to work independently and think critically.
• Ability to build connections and work collaboratively.

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
• Team charity days, sports days, annual ball, and regular team events.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and academic 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 2025 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, 'Our Contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand | Tō tātou ki Aotearoa' here.

For more information, or to have a confidential discussion about this position please email our Talent Acquisition Manager, Sarah Carrel.