Senior Employment Litigator Associate / Senior Associate (4+ PQE)

• Legal
• Lawyer - Litigation
• Auckland
• Permanent / Full Time

24/7/2026

• Employment Litigator
• Auckland, Tāmaki Makaurau
• Flexible work arrangements

At WK, we solve complex legal problems, challenge ourselves to innovate, and create impact for our people, clients, and communities. We’re Asia Pacific’s leading insurance and risk legal business, and due to growth, we’re expanding our Workplace and Safety team.

The Role

Working closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers, you will be involved in a range of employment and workplace matters within an Employment Practices Liability (EPL) and broader financial lines context. You’ll have the opportunity to manage your own matters, while also collaborating on more complex and high-value issues, including:

• Employment disputes in courts and tribunals
• Unfair dismissal and adverse action claims
• Discrimination and harassment matters
• Breach of contract and restraint of trade litigation
• Investigations and disciplinary proceedings
• Employment related regulatory and compliance disputes

What you'll bring

• Be a Senior Associate or an Associate ready to step up
• Experience in employment law, ideally with disputes experience (PQE flexible for the right candidate)
• An understanding of insurance law principles is advantageous but not essential
• Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
• An interest in business development and client engagement

Why join WK?

At Wotton Kearney, we are more than just a law firm, we are a collaborative team of passionate individuals dedicated to excellence and innovation.

We offer a dynamic and supportive environment that values your contributions and supports your professional development.

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration
• Health, income protection and life insurance
• Wellbeing initiatives and reimbursements
• Additional leave for senior lawyers, plus birthday, wellness and volunteering leave
• Purchased leave and Work to Ride schemes
• Flexible work arrangements
• Ongoing career development and mentoring
• Generous referral programme
• Pro bono and CSR opportunities
• Regular social events and an inclusive, collaborative culture

About Wotton Kearney

Founded in 2002, Wotton Kearney is Asia Pacific’s leading insurance \& risk legal business, with 760+ professionals across 11 offices. Our New Zealand team operates from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Tauranga. We’re the go-to firm for insurers, brokers, and corporates facing complex issues, and we offer specialist expertise in financial lines, property, energy, infrastructure, cyber, privacy, government, healthcare, marine, media, workplace, and class actions.

How to Apply

If you’re after a confidential discussion, feel free to contact our People \& Culture Manager, Rachel Weir, directly at [email protected]. Or if you’re ready to apply, please send your cover letter, CV and academic transcript to [email protected].

For more about us, visit https://www.wottonkearney.com.