Employment Solicitor

About the role

You will primarily work across Employment Law, acting for both employers and employees on a broad range of matters. The role will also include ACC work, providing advice and assistance to clients in relation to ACC-related issues and disputes. There will be an opportunity to develop experience across both employment and ACC, with the work providing considerable variety.

Key responsibilities

• Employment agreements and policies
• Workplace disputes and disciplinary processes
• Performance management
• Personal grievances
• Mediation and employment negotiations
• Restructuring and redundancies
• Employment advice for businesses
• Employment compliance
• Termination and settlement matters
• Employment-related litigation and advocacy

About you

• Has solid experience in employment law
• Is confident dealing directly with clients
• Can manage matters independently from start to finish
• Has strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
• Is commercially minded and practical in their advice
• Is organised and able to manage a busy workload
• Takes pride in delivering excellent client service
• Is interested in developing and growing a specialist practice

About us

Blackwood Montagna is a growing firm with a strong focus on providing practical, commercially minded legal advice in plain English.