Careers

From time to time we advertise our vacancies here. These vacancies are current as at April 2013

Chen Palmer New Zealand Public Law Specialists is a highly successful law firm specialising in public and employment law. We have won the New Zealand Law Award for Best Public Law Firm in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. Runner-up for 2012 best public law.

Chen Palmer attracts a variety of very interesting work that spans the entire public law and policy spectrum – from public policy frameworks and strategies to public law litigation including judicial review. We work for clients who engage with Government, and we also work for clients who are part of the Government.

We are extremely busy and our Public Law team is expanding and has established an Auckland office at 52 Swanson Street, Auckland.

From time to time we advertise our vacancies here. These vacancies are current as at June 2013

We are extremely busy and our Public Law team is expanding and has established an Auckland office at 52 Swanson Street, Auckland.

Associate Lawyers (Wellington Office)

We are looking for two to four year PQE solicitors with strong academic records and backgrounds in public law to work in our Wellington office. Litigation experience, proven track records of effective advice to Maori clients on Treaty and other issues and fluent te reo Maori would also be advantages.

If you would like to join our dynamic and highly effective team at Chen Palmer then please apply online to mai.chen@chenpalmer.com.

Senior Employment Lawyer (Auckland or Wellington Office)

We are looking for a senior employment lawyer at Senior Associate level, with extensive private practice experience in all aspects of employment law to join our growing team in Auckland. Candidates should have a strong academic record and a proven track record of effective client representation from mediation through to the Court of Appeal.

If you would like to join our dynamic and highly effective Employment Law team at Chen Palmer then please apply online to mai.chen@chenpalmer.com.

Asia Team Lawyer (Auckland or Wellington Office)

We are looking for a two to four year PQE fluent Mandarin speaker with a strong academic record and a proven track record of effective client management on business between New Zealand and Asia, including immigration, overseas investment applications and regulatory compliance.

If you would like to join our dynamic and highly effective Asia Team at Chen Palmer then please apply online to mai.chen@chenpalmer.com.

Intermediate Administrative Lawyer (Auckland Office)

We are looking for an Intermediate Administrative Lawyer, with private practice experience in regulatory law and public policy to join our growing Auckland team. Candidates should have a strong academic record, experience in providing innovative regulatory and public policy advice and a proven track record of effective client management and representation in the courts.

If you would like to join our dynamic and highly effective Public Law team at Chen Palmer then please apply online to mai.chen@chenpalmer.com.

Working at Chen Palmer

We are looking for people who:

Have experience in providing public law and public policy advice;
Have experience working in the Beehive, Parliament or Government agencies, and/or private law practice;
Can interact confidently, and are able to build relationships with clients;
Set high standards for themselves, and always seek to achieve those standards;
Can write concisely, clearly and in plain English; and
Are passionate about public law and policy.

If you would like to join our successful Public Law team at Chen Palmer then please apply online to mai.chen@chenpalmer.com.