Solicitor - Employment Lawyer - EY Law, Auckland

Job description

Globally, EY brings together over 2,000 lawyers in 80 jurisdictions working together with our EY colleagues in Advisory, People Services, Transactions, Tax and Assurance to build a better working world.  In New Zealand, over the last four years, EY Law has built a high quality niche practice that assists our clients with their corporate/commercial, digital, tax, private client and people needs. Our practice continues to grow. That means opportunities for our people every day – and a need for talented, ambitious professionals to join us now and fuel our growth tomorrow.

The opportunity

The employment law team is seeking to hire a junior lawyer (1-2 years’ PQE) with a passion for employment and health and safety to join a busy team working on national and international engagements. 

Your key responsibilities

Our work is primarily (but not always) non-contentious in nature. We are looking for a lawyer able to advise across a wide range of people related issues, including:

·  Employment law commentary and advice to a range of blue chip national and international clients
·  Drafting employment documentation, including incentive schemes, employment agreements, and policies and processes
·  Conducting holiday pay reviews and advising clients on holiday pay remediation
·  Employment law due diligence, negotiation and integration advice for national and international corporate transactions
·  Reviewing health and safety frameworks and processes and advising businesses on practical ways in which they can comply with their legal obligations
·  Working with our People Advisory Services and Advisory colleagues to assist our clients with the full range of people issues.

Skills and attributes for success

·  Commercially astute and able to talk about the law in a practical way
·  Strong technical skills
·  Natural relationship building and inter-personal skills
·  Excellent communication skills and keen attention to detail
·  A positive approach and a can do attitude
·  An interest in business development and legal technology

To qualify for the role you must have the following

·  Around 1-2 years of high quality employment and health and safety legal experience
·  A good understanding of the fundamentals of employment law
·  Strong commercial acumen
·  Good drafting and computer literacy skills
·  Experience in working as part of a team, with the ability to build effective internal and external relationships.

About EY Law

We support clients in navigating a business environment that is increasingly global and complex. Our lawyers provide integrated, commercially-focused advice aimed at reducing legal and other risks. We don’t advise in a vacuum. Our people deliver legally sound solutions that also meet our clients’ strategic and commercial objectives.

 

Three things you probably don’t know about EY Law:

·  We support flexible working conditions so that you can balance your work and life needs
·  We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including up to date technical equipment, an on-site gym, extensive professional development training and discounts around banking and health insurance.
·  You will form part of a world-wide community of lawyers that regularly exchange ideas and assist each other in going to market.

You know what your goals are. We want to help you reach them. This is why our goal is to challenge you with opportunities that utilise your unique talents, interests and skills. Building on your strengths is just one more way we build a better working world. Our goal is to help you achieve yours.

 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

 

Make your mark.

 

Apply now.

 

The preferred applicant will be subject to employment screening by Ernst & Young or by their external third party provider.

 

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