Associate - Employment | Listed Date: 2026-04-12

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.About the role
  
Our client is seeking an Associate to join their well-regarded employment law team in Auckland. Working closely with a highly experienced Employment Partner, you’ll be part of a collaborative and high-performing practice known for its technical strength and practical, commercial advice.
  
You’ll be involved in a broad range of employment matters, advising and representing clients on:
  • Employment disputes, personal grievances, and mediations
  • Workplace investigations, restructures, and redundancies
  • Drafting and negotiating employment agreements and policies
  • Performance management and disciplinary processes
  • Employment-related legislation and compliance
You will receive quality training, great variety and the opportunity to build high functioning client relationships, while you will also enjoy working in a firm that is repeatedly recognised as an Employer of Choice. This role is based in Auckland. Flexibility to WFH. Part-time hours (0.8) possible.
  
About you
  • Ideally 3-8 years high quality employment law experience with a current New Zealand legal practicing certificate
  • Solid employment law experience and genuine interest in continuing to grow in this space
  • Able to work independently and the confidence to work autonomously and manage client relationships
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Able to demonstrate sound judgment and problem-solving skills
  • Strong technical capability with a desire to continue growing in this space
  • A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
About the firm
  
Our client is an award-winning national law firm with a difference.  They have an exceptional workplace culture, high quality work and an innovative fresh approach to legal practice that ensures the success of its clients and its people. This is your opportunity to be part of the bright future they are creating.  Whatever your future career plans may be, this firm will ensure you develop the skills required to maximise your potential whilst you do something worthwhile every day. 
  
How do I apply? 
  
Click on “Apply Now”. Alternatively, contact us directly and quote reference number 1690365
  
We have a range of terrific inhouse and private practice roles for lawyers at all levels.  If this role isn’t for you but you’d like to hear about what else is available, give us a call.  We’d love to hear from you. 
  
Kathryn Cross BMus LLB
027 700 8049 | kathryn.cross@artemisnz.com
  
At Artemis Executive Recruitment, we connect remarkable people with great places to work.  
  
Artemis Executive Recruitment is committed to creating inclusive and respectful workplaces.  We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our client organisations.