Senior Lawyer/Associate - Civil Dispute Resolution - with Growth Opportunities

Saunders & Co is an established Canterbury law firm, recently celebrating 100 years, and experiencing sustained growth across all areas of our practice. 

We are a firm that values enriching work, and plenty of opportunities to be challenged with the support of senior staff and partners guiding you along the way. We pride ourselves on our technical capabilities, our caring and high quality service to clients, and our collaborative culture that supports a healthy work/life balance across all of our branches. 

Our litigation team, jointly managed by Andrew Riches and Nicholas Burley, are now looking to welcome a senior general civil lawyer (Senior Lawyer or Associate) to keep up with demand and to continue driving the success of the practice. 

What we are looking for

• Demonstrable interest and experience in civil dispute resolution (approx. 4+ years) and/or employment law 
• Ability to work autonomously in managing and planning day-to-day workloads in fitting with our high-trust work environment 
• Excellent people skills and confidence in dealing with clients face-to-face
• Team player mindset and a focus on collegiality 
• Strong time management and organizational skills

Why work for us

• Competitive remuneration and staff benefits
• Supportive team and wider firm
• Relaxed, family friendly firm with a focus on work/life balance
• Employee benefits, active social committee 
• Active, hands-on partnership and leadership team 

How to apply

To confidentially apply, please submit your CV with current contact details via the ‘Apply Now’ button.

Alternatively, if you would like a private discussion, please contact Amy (HR Manager) at [email protected]