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LegalVision is a commercial law firm serving SMEs and in-house teams through a fixed-fee legal membership model. The firm operates across New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom, using custom-built technology to deliver fast, high-quality legal support with predictable pricing.
You will join as Practice Leader for Commercial Dispute Resolution in a newly created position, managing a varied caseload of litigious and pre-litigation matters from inception through trial or resolution. Your responsibilities include:
• Managing and directing your own caseload of commercial disputes (contractual, corporate, employment, leasing) and debt recovery matters
• Building direct, trusted-advisor relationships with clients where your strategic advice shapes business decisions and commercial outcomes
• Running large, complex commercial litigation matters
• Growing the practice area by deepening support to existing clients and attracting new business
• Guiding and mentoring junior lawyers through complex matters, fostering their professional growth, and reviewing their work
• Sharing expertise through articles, webinars, and internal training sessions
The role is fully remote across New Zealand, with optional hybrid access to the Christchurch office for local candidates. The firm arranges regular offsites and provides an allowance for home office setup. You will have autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to build people management skills while contributing meaningfully to the firm's growth and direction.
Benefits include additional LV Leave days, paid birthday leave, volunteering leave, parental leave, and an annual budget for external learning and development.
REQUIREMENTS:
• 8+ years post-qualification experience (PQE) as a New Zealand qualified lawyer
• Demonstrated experience assisting commercial clients (particularly SMEs) in a range of dispute resolution matters
• Experience in employment disputes particularly beneficial
• Full work rights in New Zealand
• Proven ability to manage litigious and pre-litigation matters with minimal supervision
• Commercially minded with ability to provide strategic, practical advice aligned to clients' broader business objectives
• Strong client relationship and communication skills; ability to build trusted-advisor relationships
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, advocacy, and matter management skills with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working across diverse industries and adapting quickly to new commercial contexts
• Ability to contribute to team and business growth through articles, external webinars, and internal training
