Solicitor - Year 3+ or Associate (4-7 years)

Dentons is part of the world’s largest global law firm and a leading firm in the New Zealand market with unparalleled access, not only to international lawyers but also to sector experts, training, talent support and business development opportunities across the globe. This means the opportunities are endless for our people. Combining international scale with deep local expertise, we are an international business but locally run and operated, giving you the best of both worlds. 

Environment and Planning team

Led by Christina Sheard, our team advises clients on all aspects of resource management and environmental law, including water and transport infrastructure, plan development, heritage regulation, and urban renewal.

About you

• Aspire to build a career as a recognised expert in the environment and planning area.


• 2-3+ years’ experience working within a resource management and environmental law

What do we offer?

Dentons is an inclusive people focused firm, committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients. You will benefit from meaningful client engagement, expert guidance, and exposure to high-quality work that will enhance both your technical capabilities and commercial acumen.

As a future-focused firm, our commitment to innovation and excellence extends to our people. We offer a supportive environment, top-tier work, and a collaborative culture that values growth and wellbeing.

At Dentons, we offer a competitive remuneration package along with benefits that will make a positive difference to your work/life balance. Some of these benefits include:

• $500 wellness payment annually to spend how you please


• Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period


• Learning and development opportunities


• Lifestyle leave – ability to purchase additional leave each year


• Paid parental leave of 26 weeks/5 weeks for non-primary caregiver


• Paid parental leave top up to full salary payment for 26 weeks for the primary caregiver


• We dress for our day and our role


• Regular social events, including Morning Teas, Friday Fives, sporting and charity events, annual balls, family Christmas parties, and an end of year function


• Dedicated wellness programme


• Pro bono opportunities 

Dentons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an environment where everyone respects and supports each other. We believe inclusion drives diversity and want to foster an environment where our people thrive through diversity of thought and shared experience. We encourage applications irrespective of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. We are proud to be a Pride Pledge partner.

For more information about our Environment and Planning team check out https://www.dentons.co.nz/en/industries-and-practices/practices/environment-and-natural-resources

Apply Now

If you are returning to New Zealand from overseas, we’d love to hear from you – we can be flexible on start dates to support your move.

To apply, please submit your CV, and cover letter via our careers website. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Shannon Davis at [email protected] or +64 9 914 7268.